Ice Trekking at Perito Moreno Glacier

Ice Trekking at the Perito Moreno Glacier offers amazing sights of this imposing glacier and its south wall during the sailing along the Tempanos Channel. Once on the shore we will have a short walk to the glacier itself where we will start the trek becoming in a unique and astonishing experience.

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This adventure starts at Bahía Bajo de las Sombras port, around 6 km from the Lookout point of Moreno Glacier in the National Park.

There we will board a vessel to cross the Rico arm of the Argentino Lake. The milky green of the water and the shining white and blue of the ice surprises the visitor´s eye.

After sailing for 20 minutes –enjoying the south wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Tempanos Channel- the boat will leave us in the southwestern shore where the guides will be waiting for us in a shelter nearby.

Trekking on the ice will take place very shortly.

All together we will walk for about 20 minutes in order to reach the ice boundary. We wil have an impressive view of how the ice mounts on the earth, marking the edge of the Glacier.

We will be instructed on how to use and walk with crampons on the ice surface to avoid skidding.

The ice trek itself is around 2 hours long.

During the trek we will discover different formations in the ice such as cracks, small lagoons, sumps and many others. The guides will explain the breathtaking Perito Moreno rupture phenomenon that takes place from time to time.

An experience we will never regret nor forget.

Once we finish this stunning experience we will return to the shelter along a green, enchanting trail, enjoying the Magellanic forest in its colorful splendor.

After boarding the boat for the return trip we will sail back the Témpanos channel, this time getting near the amazing walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier to take wonderful pictures.

Once at the port there will be a Bus to take us back to El Calafate.

After the activity, before returning to El Calafate, participants will be taken to the Glaciar Lookout point and its trails. This visit lasts approximately one hour.

National Park Entrance Fee and transfers to port included

NOT INCLUDED:

Lunch

Recommendations

Age: Due to the degree of effort and difficulty, this excursion is not allowed for children under 8 years of age, seniors over 65 years of age, people with overweight or any other physical handicap.
Footwear: Any type of sport shoes, for example trekking boots, sneakers. Wear thick socks, wool or cotton is advisable. No rubber boots, apres ski nor high heels for women.
Clothing: sportswear (long trousers for all). It is advisable to carry a pullover, T-shirt, sweater, etc. and a windbreaker jacket and/or waterproof. Sunglasses, sunscreen and gloves. Also a sun hat or woolen hat in case of cold weather.
Lunch: Each participant must take his/her own box lunch
Smoking: It is not allowed during the activity, neither on board nor in the woods, nor the ice or at the shelter.

Hoteles

4* | Rochester Hotel Calafate

The Rochester Hotel is nowadays a hotel chain, which is leader in innovation and guest satisfaction. With balance, it fuses the personality of independent hotels with its experience of more than 20 years in the hospitality industry. Located in the best scenery, with avant garde architecture, it offers unique sensorial experiences.

4* | Rochester Hotel Calafate

5* | Xelena Deluxe Suites

Comfort, hospitality and the latest technology combined in a heavenly place: on the shore of the Lago Argentino, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty; one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Argentine Patagonia. Comfort and warmth in its style, are perfectly combined to enjoy it any time of the year.

5* | Xelena Deluxe Suites

4* Boutique | Esplendor del Calafate

The Esplendor El Calafate was born in the heart of the Argentine Patagonia. It is the first four star boutique hotel in the region, an avant garde investment for a locality that needed a space to match its amazing beauty. Located on a slope, with a panoramic view of the Lago Argentino, the city of El Calafate and the Andes chain.

4* Boutique | Esplendor del Calafate

Eolo – Lodge

EOLO is a unique place that embodies the spirit of the Patagonia: its aboriginal origin, the experiences of the first “criollo” and European inhabitants and those of adventurers from all over the world who still come to visit this legendary land. Those who visit us will live unique experiences and will carry lasting memories of their stay.

Eolo – Lodge

4* | Calafate Parque Hotel

Calafate Parque Hotel, located in the heart of the city of El Calafate, in a privileged natural landscape surrounded by forests and mountains, offers a cozy and ideal lodging for the rest of its guests. With a personalized attention, it has Spa services and an excellent gastronomic level with a great variety of regional meals.

4* | Calafate Parque Hotel

4* | Mirador del Lago

The Mirador del Lago Hotel, located in the city of El Calafate, Santa Cruz, is a few steps away from the commercial center, in front of the Redonda Bay, a wonderful scenery in the Argentinean Patagonia. It offers its guests an infrastructure with a lot of warmth and comfort, as well as a personalized attention.

4* | Mirador del Lago

Boutique | Los Ponchos Hotel

Los Ponchos Hotel Boutique, an excellent hotel in El Calafate with its own identity. Located only 2 km from the city downtown and 500 meters from Lago Argentino, offers its guests a unique landscape of mountains, forests and glaciers and a personalized, friendly and effective service, transforming the stay into an unforgettable experience.

Boutique | Los Ponchos Hotel

Paquetes

7 days and 6 nights

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USD 2.900

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