Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Tour from El Calafate

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El Calafate, Argentina

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go beyond the boardwalks and see more of the Perito Moreno Glacier than you could from afar during the Big Ice Tour that lets you walk on the ice. On this adventure from El Calafate, sail across the otherworldly blue of Lago Argentino and disembark on the ice of the glacier itself. Don some crampons and follow your expert adventure guides into the interior of the glacier. Explore the deep crevasses, caves, and underground lagoons. This tour is suitable only for those in good physical condition.

Explore the interior of Perito Moreno Glacier
Stay active while on vacation with this ice-trekking experience
All equipment, such as crampons and ice axes, are provided for a hassle-free experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off from most El Calafate hotels included

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop-off from hotels in El Calafate
Ice walking crampons
Specialized English and Spanish speaking Guide
4 hours of hiking in the Patagonian Andean forest (round trip)
3:30 hours of walking on the ice
Navigation in front of the glacier

Food and drink. Bring your own lunch.
Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (no Mastercard; pay by cash or Visa in ARS)
Clothing required for the activity.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

centrally located hotels in Calafate

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Perito Moreno Glacier

10 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you to wait for the guide at the lobby of the indicated hotel
Only suitable for people between 18 and 50 years of age and who possess acceptable physical condition
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
IMPORTANT: full passport details of all passengers are required in function to reconfrim this booking: Full Names, passport numbers, date of birth, nationality
*** before the tour you its compulsory to complete medical form, where you need to confirm if you suffer from following medical conditions: * Allergies * Epilepsy * Spinal problems * Knee problems * Surgical interventions * Diabetes * Asthma * Dislocations * Dizziness * Taking medication * Heart Conditions * High blood pressure * Ankle injuries * Fainting //// 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% penalty.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 30 reviews

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Remarkable experience!!

ChunN_N, Mar 2024

Definitely a must go place if you are in planning to go Argentina. Overall it was a bit challenging for me, I choose the long trail that took around 7 hours. First there are some hiking in the beginning, once you arrived to the big ice you will have to walk with the cramps on. Ngl it actually make the walk even difficult but was a fun experience overall.

Amazing views and service

Melissa_G, Dec 2019

I went on the Big Ice tour as a solo traveler. One girl in our tour group was very scared and had a hard time keeping up. Our guide, Agustin took her by the hand the whole time and led her as well as the group on a great tour of the glacier. They did a great job making her feel comfortable and safe while making the tour good for everyone else.

My tour was overbooked and canceled...

Jonathan_C, Mar 2017

My tour was overbooked and canceled last minute the night before, although they were able to get me rescheduled on the smaller/shorter trek for the same day. The trekking itself was an eye opening experience and tons of fun. Our guides were pretty laid back, and so we were given the freedom to walk around as long as we were within their sights / still in the same general area. The tour dates sell out well in advance though, so call in and ask.

很累的一天，但其實相當值得。和mini...

Dean_C, Dec 2022

很累的一天，但其實相當值得。和mini trekking 最大的差別是，big ice的行程可以看到照片中的冰洞（ice cave）。看完冰洞後，會開始爬山，繞到冰河後側，然後才開始爬冰河。最累人的也就是爬山這一段，冰河上可以看到藍色的湖和漂亮的河流，不過這其實mini trekking 也看的到，差別就沒那麼大。