El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier BIG ICE Trek and Walkways

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier BIG ICE Trek and Walkways
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The Big Ice excursion offers an intense hike on the high-performing glacier, perfect for adventurous travelers. Enjoy a boat trip to the glacier's southern face, followed by a guided ice trek.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 10 hours
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Ticket confirmation within 48 hours
Once purchased, you’ll receive a booking confirmation from the activity provider.
Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
PICK UP AND DROP OFF IN HOTELS LOCATED IN EL CALAFATE CENTER
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    El Calafate

  • Perito Moreno Glacier

    Guided tour (12 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    El Calafate

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • The Big Ice excursion in Perito Moreno proposes an intense hike on the glacier
  • Explore the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park with a guide
  • Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate
  • Admire the glacier from the water on a boat trip to the south face

Full description

In our comfortable buses, a bilingual tourist guide will give you information about the landscape you are about to see.

Small groups of up to 10 people are organized, and the hike begins from the southern moraine of the Glacier

Always accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the corners of the most special glacier of the world for three hours and a half During the walk, the guides will help you learn more about the ice, its surroundings and you will be able to size the dimension of the glacier.

During approximately three hours, you will explore every corner of the most special glacier in the world.

Back on the moraine, we will start another one-hour walk back to the port, Then, you will board the ship back and you will navigate very close to the south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno Glacier and get back to “civilization” after having enjoyed one of the most spectacular ice treks in the world!

In order to book this tour, you must reserve at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, we will not be able to confirm your reservation.

Includes

  • Pick up from the hotels in Calafate Center
  • Guided transportation and a one hour visit to the balconies
  • Guided visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park
  • Guided Trekking on the Perito Moreno
  • Crampons, harnesses and helmets
  • Entrance Glacier National Park
  • Food and drinks. The Company does not have a food and beverage sales service.

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Children under 18 years
  • People with respiratory issues
  • People over 55 years

Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Food
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water
  • Rain gear
  • Gloves

Not allowed

  • Plastic bottles
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Only suitable for people from 18 to 50 years old. No exceptions.
  • Comfortable and warm clothing is recommended, including a raincoat jacket, waterproof long pants, waterproof hiking boots, sunglasses, backpack (40lts), sunscreen, gloves, hat
  • Bring food and drink for the day as the company does not sell food and drinks
  • Tickets must be exhibited at the entrance of the Parque Nacional. You can buy your ticket there
  • DIFFICULTY: HIGH. You should have the psychophysical capacity required to walk for at least 7 hours and a half, partly on ice and with crampons
  • OTHER RESTRICTIONS: People with cardiovascular diseases, COPD, emphysema, asthma or recent surgeries, and people who have tested positive for COVID when taking the tour
  • NOT SUITABLE: For people with physical or mental disabilities, obesity, pregnant women or people who suffer from severe vertigo

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Activity provider:
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