Big Ice - Perito Moreno Glacier

Price: From: $ 554.000,00
Location: El Calafate
Duration: Full day
Time of year: Spring - Summer
Difficulty: High

Big Ice - Perito Moreno Glacier

An Adrenaline-Filled Experience on Perito Moreno Glacier

Experience the adventure of exploring the most remote corners of the Perito Moreno Glacier on a high-intensity tour. Walk on ancient ice, enjoy panoramic views, and feel the magnitude of one of the world’s most famous glaciers.

 

📍 Detailed itinerary. Times are subject to change and variations.

07:00 hs | Pick up from your accommodation. Transfer from El Calafate to Puerto Bajo de las Sombras (70 km).

09:00 hs| Visit to the Walkways. 

10:30 hs | Navigation on Brazo Rico. Cross the lake for approximately 20 minutes in front of the imposing southern face of the glacier.

11:00 hs | Preparation and safety briefing. Welcomed by mountain guides, divided into subgroups, and fitted with crampons, helmets, and harnesses, along with safety instructions.

11:30 hs | Moraine hike. Approximately 2-hour walk along the glacier’s lateral moraine, enjoying panoramic views of the glacier and the Patagonian Andean forest.

13:00 hs | Big Ice: Glacier trekking. Approximately 3 hours exploring the ice, discovering crevices, sinkholes, and unique formations. 30-minute lunch break included.

16:00 hs | Return via the moraine and boat ride back. 1.5-hour return walk and boarding to return to Puerto Bajo de las Sombras.

19:00 hs | Arrival in El Calafate. End of the excursion and return to your accommodation.

 

Includes

  • Round-trip transfer from your accommodation in El Calafate.
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English).
  • Technical equipment.

Does not include

  • Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (mandatory).
  • Food and drink.
  • Other expenses outside the program.

 

Important information

  • The activity has age and health restrictions. Please read them carefully here. If the guide determines that a participant is not fit for the activity due to physical condition or clothing, no claims or refunds will be accepted.
  • Completion of a medical form is required to participate. 
  • Cancellation and modification policies: please read them carefully by clicking here.
  • We recommend wearing layered warm clothing, gloves, hat, sunscreen, and non-slip trekking shoes.
  • Contact us for updated schedules and prices.
  • Prices correspond to the excursion with regular transfer included. For private transfers, contact us for a quote.

 

💳 Terms and means of payment

All bookings must be paid by bank transfer, bank deposit, credit or debit card. Credit and debit card payments will incur a 7% surcharge. Reservations are only accepted with 100% payment.

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