Perito Moreno – Glacier-Top Trekking [In-Depth Tour]

1 Days | FROM USD 699
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If you're not content with just viewing from afar and want to personally step onto the millennia-old glacier, this... ""Big Ice" Deep Hiking This will be the most unforgettable adventure of your life. It is not just a sightseeing trip, but an epic challenge that traverses the primeval forests of the Andes, crosses shimmering lakes, and finally reaches the heart of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Led by a professional mountain guide, you will don crampons and venture deep into the heart of the glacier to explore azure ice caves, deep crevasses, and crystal-clear glacial lagoons. This tour combines...Forest hiking, glacier trekking, and a 3.5-hour ice trek.This allows you to experience the most primal and awe-inspiring vitality of this World Heritage Site from an explorer's perspective.

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Itinerary Itinerary

Depart in 2 hours to the snow and ice paradise

Hotel pick-up: A private car will pick you up from your hotel in downtown El Calafate in the early morning.

Arrival at the port: Travel by car to the port of 'Bajo de Las Sombras' to begin this adventure.

Glacier cruise: Take a shuttle boat across the lake and enjoy a low-angle view of the massive southern glacier wall.

8-hour long-distance hike deep into the glacier

Forest Exploration (approx. 2 hours): After reaching the other side, begin your forest hike. This route will take you through dense Andean rainforests, with your guide explaining the local biodiversity along the way.

Big Ice Core Hike (approx. 3.5 hours): Put on crampons and safety gear at the edge of the glacier. Officially step onto the millennia-old glacier and delve into its core area. You will see the purest "glacial blue" and spend a breathtaking time on the ice.

Forest return trip (approximately 2 hours): With a heart full of emotion and photos, return to the forest trail to the harbor via the same route.

Two hours to look back at the glacier and enjoy the return trip

Boardwalk Tour: On the return trip, a special arrangement will be made to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier Boardwalk, where you can look back at the magnificent glacier you have just conquered from a high vantage point.

Return trip: We returned to the hotel in the evening with fulfilling memories.

Precautions and restrictions

Age restriction: This trip requires a high level of physical fitness and is only open to those aged 18 to 50 who are in good health (subject to the operator's regulations).

Physical requirements: The activity includes approximately 7-8 hours of activity throughout the day (forest + ice). It is not recommended for people with knee injuries or cardiovascular diseases to participate.

Essential equipment: Please wear waterproof hiking boots (do not wear sneakers), a windproof and waterproof jacket, warm clothing (layered layering), gloves, and sunglasses.

Reminders

""Big Ice" is El Calafate's most popular and limited-slot tour. Due to strict legal restrictions on glacier hiking spots, booking at least 2-3 months in advance is strongly recommended. If you're heading to Antarctica, this will be your most profound first encounter with "ice" before officially entering the seventh continent.

Inclusions Included in the fee

Included in the fee
✓ Professional English-speaking tour guide with high-altitude rescue experience
✓ Provide necessary hiking equipment such as crampons and safety harnesses.
✓ Private car service to and from hotels in downtown El Calafate
✓ Shuttle boats to and from the starting point of the glacier hike
The fee does not include
× National park entrance fee approximately ARS 45,000
× Meals (Due to high physical exertion, please be sure to bring your own high-calorie lunch, snacks, and sufficient drinking water)
× Gratuities

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