Glaciar Perito Moreno – Mini Trekking | El Calafate
Date
July 19 to May 31
Starting time
Between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM (according to availability)
Trip duration
Approximately 10 hours
Difficulty level
Medium
Location
Perito Moreno Glacier – Los Glaciares National Park
Period of the day
Full day
Season
Summer
Booking
Itinerary
The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most impressive natural landmarks in Patagonia — and this tour lets you experience it in the most intense way possible.
The adventure begins at Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, where you board a boat for a 20-minute navigation across the Brazo Rico, getting incredibly close to the glacier’s towering ice wall.
After disembarking, certified mountain guides equip the group with crampons and organize small groups (up to 10 people) for the glacier trek. Once on the ice, the landscape completely changes: deep blue lagoons, crevasses, sinkholes, and stunning ice formations shape a surreal environment.
The guided trek on the glacier lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes. During the walk, guides explain the region’s glaciology, local fauna and flora, and the famous rupture phenomenon of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
There is time to rest, take photos, and enjoy the unique experience of being seated directly on the glacier (snacks not included).
After the trek, the group returns by boat and continues to the walkways, where you’ll have approximately 1 hour to admire the glacier from panoramic viewpoints before heading back to El Calafate.
Important Notes & Restrictions
Activity allowed only for people between 8 and 65 years old
Good physical condition is required
Not permitted for:
Pregnant women
People with overweight
Cardiovascular or respiratory diseases
Joint injuries or reduced mobility
Observations
Clothing & Equipment
Mandatory:
Waterproof jacket and pants
Trekking boots
Gloves, beanie, sunglasses
Sunscreen
Backpack with water and snacks
There are no places to buy food or drinks during the excursion.
All schedules and route durations are approximate and may change depending on weather conditions and group performance, always prioritizing safety.
Include
Round-trip transfer from hotel
Certified bilingual mountain guide
Approximately 1h30 of trekking on the glacier
Use of crampons
Approximately 1h visit to the walkways
Not include
Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (paid at the park, in Argentine pesos)
Food and beverages
Personal waterproof clothing and equipment
Children policy
Children from 8 to 15 years old: 20% discount
From 16 years old and up: full price
Cancellation Policy
Tour canceled due to weather: full refund or reschedule
Cancellation with 48 hours’ notice: 50% refund
Cancellation with less than 48 hours’ notice: no refund
