Minitrekking
Walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier

Description

The excursion begins with the pick-up of passengers in El Calafate(1). On the way to Los Glaciares National Park, the tour guides will provide you with information about the place, the glacier and the excursion -optional-.

Once in the port “Bajo de las Sombras” (Route 11, 70 km from El Calafate) you will embark to cross Rico Lake, arriving at the opposite coast after approximately 20 minutes of navigation in front of the imposing south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Upon disembarking you will be greeted by expert mountain guides, who will take you to a cozy shelter with a privileged view of the glacier. From here, the trekking begins. The tour begins with a walk along the coast of the lake and with our eyes focused on the glacier so as not to miss the opportunity to see landslides. Then, the guides will give a talk about glaciology.

Upon reaching the edge of the glacier, with the striking blue hues of the ice framing the landscape, subgroups of a maximum of 20 people each will be organized and they will be fitted with the crampons and helmets provided by the company. This excursion is highly personalized (one guide for every 10 passengers maximum). Once on the glacier, you will receive a safety briefing and walk to enjoy this frozen paradise declared a World Heritage Site (1981).

The circuit on the glacier is of medium difficulty, the ice surface is irregular but firm and safe. During the walk you will be able to see a variety of typical glacier formations such as deep crevasses, blue sinkholes, huge seracs and turquoise lagoons.

At the end of the ice walk, you will visit the periglacial zone and the lateral moraine from where you will get a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier, the mountains and the lake.
Toast over the ice.
Then, we will return along a path that crosses the lush Patagonian Andean forest, thus completing the three-hour walk along the lake coast, moraine, ice and forest (of which approximately one hour is on the glacial ice).

Upon arrival at the shelter you are invited with a hot drink and a souvenir is given to you.
The time you have to eat the food you must bring, will depend on the schedule of the activity.

Then you embark to return to Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, but first you will contemplate the enormous walls of the glacier from the boat.

For those who take the transfer service, the activity continues with a visit to the walkways in front of the Perito Moreno glacier, where you will stay for an hour, and then return to the hotels.

Details

Difficulty level: medium.
The excursion is suitable for people between 8 and 65 years old.
People with reduced mobility cannot participate.
General limitations:
Obesity (Body Mass Index equal to or greater than 30). People with obesity will not be able to participate. In the case of adults, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as such when a person has a Body Mass Index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30. The BMI is calculated by dividing the weight of a person in kilos times the square of their height in meters: (kg/m2).
Pregnant women.
People with any degree or type of physical or mental disability that affects their attention, gait and/or coordination.
People who suffer from central or peripheral cardiovascular diseases, whose cardiac or vascular capacities are diminished, or who use stents, bypasses, pacemakers or other prostheses. Example: anticoagulant medications, grade III varicose veins (those that appear thick and multiple).
People who suffer from diseases caused by respiratory disabilities (COPD, asthma, emphysema, etc.). Children must have sufficient psychophysical capacity to walk for 3 hours, of which 1 and a half hours is on ice with crampons.
Duration: 4:30 hours.
With optional transfer: 10:30 am.
Language: Spanish and English.
Optional: transfer hotel / Bajo De La Sombra port / walkways / hotel.
Includes:
Minitrekking tk.
Mountain guide in Spanish and English.
Crampons.
 Does not include:
Passenger pick-up at the hotel and return –optional-(1).
(1) The search is provided for hotels, inns, hostels, cabin complexes or aparts with 24-hour reception. Passengers are not sought by daily rental apartments, or any other that does not have a reception, in these cases it is requested to inform the address of the accommodation to locate the nearest hotel.
Gloves are necessary when walking on the glacier.
Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park – paid upon entering the park. See current values. -.
Food not included. It is necessary to bring food and drink.
 When to book? Book now to secure your spot. The calendar shows availability.
 Electronic voucher: You will receive your digital voucher, which you just have to show from your cell phone.

Rates

These may vary depending on the date of travel.
Enter the calendar, select the date you want to hire the excursion or service to verify the current value for the day of your interest.

Tips – FAQ

• Wear comfortable and warm clothing.
• Waterproof jacket and pants, sports shoes or waterproof trekking boots.
• The weather is changeable and you have to be prepared to avoid getting wet or cold.
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat and backpack.
• How can you walk on the Perito Moreno glacier safely?
  To walk on the glacier ice, it is essential to use crampons, which are provided by the organizing company. The mountain guides will be in charge of placing them in their shoes appropriately and will explain how to use them safely.
• Which are the departure times?
  The schedules vary since there are different daily departures depending on whether I book with or without transfers and the time of year. The departure time is confirmed after your purchase. Schedules are assigned as they are occupied, with presentation at the port varying between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with transfer service between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. We will send you a voucher with your reservation information after your purchase. If you do not see it in your Inbox, we recommend checking Spam and Junk Email.
• How long does it take to walk?
  You walk with crampons for approximately 01:00/01:15 hour in the Minitrekking. To these times we must add the round trip walks to and from the glacier. In the case of Minitrekking it is 40 minutes round trip. These are approximate times, as they may vary due to weather and the physical conditions of the group.
• If I am delayed in arriving at the port of departure, can I notify?
  Departure is punctual, no-show implies loss of the excursion.
• Should I bring a snack or is there somewhere to eat?
  No, it is necessary to bring a meal with a drink.
• Does it include a visit to the catwalks?
  In the case of hiring the transfer service, a visit to the walkways for one hour is included.

If you have any problems booking or need a different service, please get in touch, our staff is at your disposal.

Payments

The price of all our services is the same for any of the payment options we offer.
They include taxes.
Billing is to the reservation holder.

Payment method:
Payment is made by Paypal from the website or by requesting the payment link.

IMPORTANT: our company does not collect credit card information by email or WhatsApp, they are confidential.

Cancellations

• Up to 48 hours before service without charge.
• Only the expenses incurred according to the payment method, if any, will be applied.
• Refunds are made by the same means with which the payment was made.
• If you cancel with less time or are not at your hotel at the time of the search, no refund will be given.