El Calafate Trip Overview
During this full-day tour, known as “Minitrekking Perito Moreno” including transfer from El Calafate, we will admire the majesty of the glacier in 3 different ways.
Ice hiking using crampons, crossing safe and sturdy paths for 1,5 hours (a little surprise awaits you at the end of the trekking).
Navigating the lake while getting amazed about the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier views.
Walking the footbridges located right in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier wall, listening to the ice breaking, a breathtaking experience.
The most complete experience to discover Perito Moreno glacier with Howlanders!
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 13 hours
Starts: El Calafate, Argentina
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
During this full-day tour, known as “Minitrekking Perito Moreno” including transfer from El Calafate, we will admire the majesty of the glacier in 3 different ways.
Ice hiking using crampons, crossing safe and sturdy paths for 1,5 hours (a little surprise awaits you at the end of the trekking).
Navigating the lake while getting amazed about the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier views.
Walking the footbridges located right in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier wall, listening to the ice breaking, a breathtaking experience.
The most complete experience to discover Perito Moreno glacier with Howlanders!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
They will pick us up at our hotel to head to the port ‘Bajo Las Sombras’, which is a few kilometers from the glacier viewpoint. There, we will take a boat and sail in front of the awe-inspiring south wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. After disembarking, they will organize us in groups and we will walk for a few minutes until we reach the Glacier. The guide will then help us put on the crampons, thus starting the incredible trek through the ice of the most impressive Glacier in the world.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
We will walk on the Glacier for approximately one hour and a half, taking us on firm and safe trails that will offer us the possibility of seeing the crevices, moulins (glacier sinkholes) and small blue lagoons. During this walk, the guide will tell us about the landslides of the Glacier as well as the the endemic fauna and flora of the region.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
On our way back, we will pass through the Magellanic Forest, where we can enjoy breathtaking views. Before heading back to El Calafate, we will have some free time to enjoy the spectacular views of the Perito Moreno Glacier from the walkways, thus ending a memorable day.
Duration: 4 minutes
