Mini Trekking Glacier Perito Moreno
Walking through ice labyrinths, discovering glacial rivers and immersing yourself in the spectacular landscapes of the Perito Moreno Glacier is part of this Minitrekking in El Calafate.
| Type of service | Regular, Special Deal |
|---|---|
| Seasons | Summer |
| Type of traveller | Solo traveller, Backpackers, Couples |
| Country | Argentina |
| Type of tour | Attractions, Experiences |
| Associated destination | Destinations | Argentina |
| City | El Calafate |
Mini Trekking Glacier Perito Moreno Includes:
- Optional: Transfer to/from hotels located in downtown Calafate.
- One hour visit to the National Park footbridges.
- 20 minutes of navigation in front of the south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
- Walk along the shore of the lake with an introduction on the glacier
- 1.30 hiking on the glacier with crampons
- Bilingual guide English / Spanish (See notes).
- Ice crampons.
Monday to Sunday.
Departure times will be confirmed after the booking is placed.
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10 hours approx.
Discover the Minitrekking Tour in Perito Moreno in the Los Glaciares National Park of Argentina
Are you looking for an exciting tourist activity in contact with nature? The mini trekking tour in Perito Moreno is an excellent option for an amazing glacier hiking tour in Patagonia, in the Los Glaciares National Park in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. Here we tell you everything you need to know to live this great adventure.
This trekking tour through the Perito Moreno glacier is a unique experience in which you will walk on the ancient ice fields of Perito Moreno, the famous glacier in the Argentine Patagonia
A full day ice trekking and adventure tour from El Calafate. It offers incredible views of this impressive frozen nature: vibrant deep blues, waterfalls, peaks, lakes, caves. A unique opportunity to be in direct contact with the Perito Moreno glacier.
Preparation for the Minitrekking Tour in Perito Moreno
In the Perito Moreno trekking, the adventure begins with the transfer from your hotel in El Calafate to Puerto Bajo de las Sombras. Before beginning the approximately two-hour walk on the Perito Moreno glacier, participants receive brief safety instructions and an informative talk about the equipment that they will use during the activity. Your professional tour guide will provide all the necessary equipment, such as crampons, helmets, gloves, etc.
Navigation to the Perito Moreno Glacier
Once prepared, visitors are transported by boat to the Perito Moreno Glacier. During the navigation you will be able to enjoy a majestic landscape of Los Glaciares National Park and have a privileged point of view of the immense glacier . Your professional bilingual tour guide will provide you with relevant information about the glaciers and movements of Perito Moreno that you will be able to appreciate up close.
Exploration and walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier
During the hike led by a glacier management expert, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the ice formations and the beauty of the natural surroundings. In addition, the activity is suitable for people from the ages 10 to 65 and requires a moderate level of physical condition.
Once located on the beach of Lago Argentino, the guides will help you put on your crampons that will give you a better grip while walking on the surface of the Glacier. The Perito Moreno mini trekking adventure trail passes through glaciers of incredible natural beauty, such as waterfalls formed by meltwater, a field of Seracs (fragmented and sharp blocks of ice), deep crevasses and lakes.
Return of the Mini Trekking Tour in Perito Moreno
After approximately two hours of walking, the group returns to the starting point in the boat. and finishes this exciting full-day trekking excursion with a free time to explore the wooden walkways in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier, In the national park Los Glaciers.
Do not miss this opportunity to take an unforgettable ice trekking and adventure tour in one of the most famous tourist attractions in Argentine Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier. Book now online with Argentina4u this unforgettable adventure and experience the magic of the patagonian glaciers.
Whether you are a traveler looking for an extraordinary glacier trekking tour in Patagonia or a family looking to share a unique experience in El Calafate, be sure to book this mini trekking adventure in Perito Moreno for sights and sounds that will never forget.
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Important Notes
- Age politics: Only suitable for people between 8 and 65, without exception.
- Children Policy: Children from 8 to 15 years old pay with discount. To be valid the discount for minors is necessary to present the photo of the child's passport, once the reservation is made we will contact you to request it.
- Accessibility alert: PROHIBITED: people with cardiovascular disease, COPD, emphysema, asthma. NOT APPLICABLE: For people with physical or mental disabilities and overweight people or pregnant women.
- Transfer policy: For the transfer to the Perito Moreno Glacier (optional), passengers staying at the following hotels should meet at the office in the center of El Calafate, at the arranged time: Austral, Albergue Patagonia, Shilling, La Loma, Apart Chalten, Hotel Amado, Apart Libertador, Hospedaje Alejandra, Oregón, Camping Ovejero, Cabaña Santa Mónica.
- Special data request: After your payment is done, you will be requested to complete personal details for every passenger indispensable to confirm your booking: full name as it appears on your passport, passport number, date of birth, gender, nationality. Without this data, we cannot make the reservation or guarantee the availability of the tour.
- Cancellation policies at destination: If, at the discretion of the person in charge of providing the service, the client has not respected the requirements and physical capabilities required for the excursion, as a safety measure may deny the completion of the walk and will be considered no show.
- Extra language guide: The guides on the regular excursions are Spanish/English. In case of requesting a guide in another language, we can add them with an additional.
- Not included: meals, drinks, and tickets to the National Park. These must be paid in cash at the place.
- Season alert: Please note that due to the extreme weather conditions in winter, the Mini-trekking Perito Moreno is not available from June to September. Please avoid selecting these dates on the calendar or contact our support team for further information.
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