Experiences / Carretera Austral
Exploradores Glacier Ice Trek
Crampon walk on a Northern Patagonian Ice Field glacier
- Duration
- 10 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 12
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Puerto Río Tranquilo, Chile
- Operated by
- Ríos del Fin Austral
Overview
A scenic drive along the Exploradores valley, lined with rainforest and waterfalls, leads to the trailhead for the Exploradores Glacier, which flows off Monte San Valentín, Patagonia's highest peak. After a forest hike and a moraine crossing you strap on crampons.
On the ice you explore moulins, crevasse fields and ice caves with your guide. It is one of the most accessible ways to stand on the Northern Patagonian Ice Field.
Highlights
- Glacier flowing from Monte San Valentín
- Ice caves and moulins
- Temperate rainforest drive
- Crampon technique for beginners
Included
- Round-trip transport
- Glacier guide
- Crampons, harness and helmet
- Packed lunch
Not included
- Park fee
- Waterproof jacket and boots
- Tips
Before you go
Hike of 3 km over moraine plus 3 hours on ice.
