Experiences / El Chaltén & El Calafate

Perito Moreno Mini Ice Trek

Your first steps on a Patagonian glacier

Duration
8 h
Difficulty
Moderate
Group size
2–20
Minimum age
10
Cancellation
Moderate
Meeting point
El Calafate (hotel pickup)
Operated by
Viento Oeste Trekking

Overview

A shorter, gentler way onto the ice: a 90-minute crampon walk among ridges and small crevasses on the edge of the Perito Moreno, led by ice guides who teach you the technique as you go.

Includes the boat crossing in front of the ice wall and time on the viewing balconies.

Highlights

  • 90 minutes walking on the glacier
  • Boat ride beside the ice front
  • Ideal introduction to ice trekking
  • Viewing balconies included

Included

  • Transfers
  • Boat crossing
  • Ice guides
  • Crampons
  • Traditional toast on the ice

Not included

  • National park entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Travel insurance

Before you go

Ages 10–65. Moderate fitness.

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