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Big Ice Perito Moreno from El Calafate - Longest glacier trek

El Calafate, Argentina
  • 8 to 14 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the icy reaches of Argentina’s Calafate Glacier on a hiking trip that takes you to the caves, lagoons, and natural ice formations of this unique place. Make your way across the ice with crampons and ice axes to discover another world. Learn about the glacier and how it formed, and about how it has formed some of Argentina’s unique landscapes.
  • Crampons and ice axes provided
  • Suitable for travelers with a strong level of fitness
  • Boat ride to the glacier is included in the tour price
  • This is a small group tour for up to 15 people

What's Included

  • Crampons
  • Boat Ride
  • 1 hour on the walkways
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
  • Entrance to the National Park (you can buy your ticket there in Argentine pesos)
  • Food

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The tour has different departure times, from 7 AM to 3 PM. The day before, the guide will contact you to let you know the starting time of the tour and the exact pickup time in case you have selected this option. Pickup at any accommodation in El Calafate (please let us know the address or the name of the accommodation). If you are staying in an Airbnb, a meeting point will be indicated since pick-up is not possible in lodgings without reception service.

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Meeting point

  • Puerto Bajo las Sombras - Hielo y Aventura
    Parque Nacional los Glaciares, Z9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

    The tour has different departure times, from 7 AM to 3 PM. The day before, the guide will contact you to let you know the starting time of the tour and the exact pickup time in case you have selected this option.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Z9405

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2

Puerto Bajo las Sombras - Hielo y Aventura

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

3

Perito Moreno Glacier

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

4

Perito Moreno Glacier

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Puerto Bajo las Sombras - Hielo y Aventura

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

6

El Calafate

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • 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 strong physical fitness level
  • Age restriction, travelers under 18 years old and over 50 years old can not make the tour due to governement policy
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.4
based on 5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Member Pricing
From

$465.50

per person
Was $490.00(-5%)

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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On average, this is booked 42 days in advance.

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