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Big Ice Tour: Trekking to the heart of Perito Moreno Glacier
Big Ice Tour: Trekking to the heart of Perito Moreno Glacier
Big Ice Tour: Trekking to the heart of Perito Moreno Glacier
Big Ice Tour: Trekking to the heart of Perito Moreno Glacier
Big Ice Tour: Trekking to the heart of Perito Moreno Glacier

UNESCO JEWELS: Big Ice Tour at Perito Moreno Glacier

By Gray Line Argentina
Features
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Overview
  • Explore the Core of the Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Ice trek across one of the most expanisive glacier
  • Navigation across the Rico Arm of Argentiean Lake
  • Breathtaking view of the immense plateau of ice
  • 3 and a half hours hike on the Ice

Activity location

  • Perito Moreno
    • puerto bajo sombras
    • Z9405, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • El calafate
    • El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick up and drop off from hotels in El Calafate
  • What's includedWhat's includedHarnesses and Crampons.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAn Expert English/Spanish speaking Guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included4 hours of hiking in the Patagonian Andean forest (round trip)
  • What's includedWhat's included3:30 hours of walking on the ice
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch (we recommend to bring your own lunch box)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (Mastercard is not accepted, you can pay in cash or visa
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedClothing required for the activity, and can be purchased at clothing rental premises of the locality

Know before you book

  • Age requirements: 18 years minimum and 50 years maximum. **** Difficulty level: Moderate - Requires physical dexterity
  • In order to process the reservation we need to send us the following information of all the passengers that will make the tour: * Passport number. * Nationality. * Birthdate. * Hotel where you will be staying.
  • Before the tour you its compulsory to complete medical form, where you need to confirm if you suffer from medical conditions: * Allergies * Epilepsy * Spinal problems * Knee problems * Surgical interventions * Diabetes * Asthma * Dislocations * Dizziness * Taking medication * Heart Conditions
  • Once completed, this medical form is subject to review by the company providing the service, which reserves the right to cancel the activity if passenger determined NOT SUITABLE for the tour. If passenger is declared NOT SUITABLE for the tour the tour will be cancelled with 100 percent penalty.
  • Roundtrip transportation is available. Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes, check before you go.

What you can expect

Live this unique experience in life! Walk for 3 hours and a half on the Perito Moreno Glacier. Discover sinkholes and internal lagoons of the glacier, walk through the Patagonian forest and let yourself be amazed by this incredible landscape.

This unmissable experience begins in the “Bajo de las sombras” port, within the Los Glaciares National Park. There you will take a boat to cross the Brazo Rico, to the west coast. Once crossed, the guides will receive you to give you some details of the activity and will separate you into groups of 10 people. In the refuge that is located there, you will be able to leave some of your belongings, as well as make use of the bathrooms.

You will start the trail through the Patagonian-Magellanic Andean forest. After two hours of walking, you will arrive at the southern moraine of the Perito Moreno glacier, where you will access the ice. Before going up to the glacier, you will have enough time to enjoy lunch (food is not included and there is no place to buy it, so it must be brought directly from El Calafate).

Once on the glacier, the world takes on a new perspective: blue lagoons, deep crevasses, huge sinkholes, magical caves, and the unique sensation of being in the center of the glacier.

During the 3 and a half hours (approximately) of the tour, the guides will help you to better understand the ice and its environment: the origin of the glaciers and the characteristics of the area.

Being a demanding walk, on an irregular but firm surface, it can only be done by people between 18 and 50 years old, due to their physical level. Neither can pregnant women or people with reduced mobility, arthritis, prostheses, knee problems, meniscus problems, overweight people, or people with heart problems.

Once back in the moraine, you will retrace your steps through the Magellanic forest for 2 hours to take the boat back, which sails very close to the southern wall of the glacier. You can also enjoy the view of Perito Moreno from the walkways: another way to see and appreciate its immensity.

The Big Ice takes place in a natural environment, so the climatic conditions and characteristics of the glacier and its surroundings change daily. This allows us to enjoy unrepeatable experiences in the most beautiful glacier in the world!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travelers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPerito Moreno
    • puerto bajo sombras
    • Z9405, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEl calafate
    • El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina