Minitrekking: Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Trek

with pick-up in El Calafate. During the drive to Los Glaciares National Park, our guides share details about the region and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon arriving After disembarking, our mountain guides welcome the group and lead you to a small shelter overlooking the ice. The trek starts along the lakeshore, where you may spot ice calvings while learning basic glaciology concepts. At the glacier’s edge, participants are divided into groups of up to 20 to receive crampons and helmets. The outing is highly personalized, with one guide for every 10 guests.

Once on the ice, you’ll receive safety instructions before exploring this frozen world. The hike is of moderate difficulty: the terrain is uneven but stable, allowing you to see crevasses, moulins, seracs, and bright blue ponds. After the ice walk, the route continues along the moraine and through the Patagonian forest, completing about three hours of hiking in total (approximately one hour on the glacier). Back at the shelter, hot drinks are served before boarding the boat to return to the port.

The full excursion lasts around 10 hours, including transfers and a one-hour guided visit to the glacier’s walkways. Guests arriving independently complete a circuit of about four and a half hours from the port. Weather conditions vary daily, but the tour only cancels if safety cannot be guaranteed. If traveling with companions, let us know in advance so we can place you on the same departure.

What should I bring?

·         Wear warm, comfortable clothing: jacket, trekking or sports shoes, gloves, wool hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a backpack.

·         Bring your own food and drinks, as nothing is sold during the tour.

·         Park tickets must be shown at the entrance and can be purchased online or in cash (Argentine pesos).

Before purchasing, please note

For safety reasons, this activity is not suitable for:

• People with obesity (BMI ≥ 30). People with obesity may not participate. In the case of adults, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as when a person has a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30. The BMI is calculated by dividing the weight of a person in kilos times the square of their height in meters: (kg/m2).

• Pregnant women.

• Individuals with physical or mental conditions affecting mobility, coordination, or attention.

·         Suitable for people between 8 and 65 years ONLY. No exceptions.

• People with a cardiac history. Persons who suffer from central or peripheral heart or vascular disease, whose heart or capabilities are limited, or people with stents, bypass, pacemakers or other prosthesis. Example: anticoagulant medication, stage 3 varicose veins (multiple thick varicose veins that can noticed).

• People who suffer from diseases caused by respiratory disabilities such as COPD, asthma, emphysema, among others.