Big Ice Tour at Perito Moreno Glacier

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Location: Argentina

Activity: Glacier Hiking

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Duration: 9 hrs

Difficulty: Moderate

Minimum age: 18

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Highlights

Explore the Core of the Perito Moreno Glacier
Ice trek across one of the most expansive glaciers in the world
UNESCO JEWELS: Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Guided hike on Perito Moreno Glacier

All about the trip

The excursion begins in the embarking pier located in “Bajo de las Sombras” port, about 6 km before the glacier Balconies, where you embark for a 10 minutes navigation across the Rico Arm, enjoying breathtaking views of the Perito Moreno glacier’s front walls.

After checking the gear, we get ready, pick up the crampons and walk following the lateral moraine, for an hour and a half, until we reach the access to the glacier. After fitting harnesses and crampons on our footwear, we start the ice trekking.

There is a breathtaking view of the immense plateau of ice.

During the walk, you will be introduced to a number of features within the ice, huge moulins, crevasses, caves, and above all the special feeling of exploring the middle of the ice.

Expert bilingual mountain guides will always lead you, looking after your safety and teaching you the “ways of the ice”.

You will hike for about 3 hours and a half, and spend some time having lunch somewhere on the ice.

Back on the moraine, we start our descent back to the port, to take the boat and navigate for 20 minutes, very close to the southern wall. Then go back to the "civilization" after having enjoyed one of the most spectacular ice treks over the world.

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What is included in the price

Hotel pick-up/drop-off from hotels in El Calafate
Harnesses and crampons
Guided hike on Perito Moreno Glacier
English/Spanish speaking expert Guide

What is not included in the price

National park entrance fee
Food and beverages (passengers must bring their lunch boxes)
Optional gratuities

Only suitable for people between 18 and 50 years of age. This trip requires good physical condition.
You MUST provide passport information for each passenger (name, passport number, nationality, and date of birth) at booking. If you do not the tour will be cancelled.

Instructions

The departure time from your hotel will be confirmed on the previous day of the tour.

This tour does not operate April 01st - August 09th. This tour is subject to weather conditions. In the unlikely event of a cancellation due to weather, an alternative will be offered or a refund will be provided.

What to take with you?

Comfortable sportswear, long trousers, warm sweater or pile, water or windproof jacket, sunglasses, sunblock, and gloves are recommended.
Sport shoes or trekking boots with warm wool or cotton socks are highly recommended. Rubber and apres ski boots, as well as high heel shoes, are not advisable.
Passengers must bring their lunch boxes.