🚐 Transfer from El Calafate and Arrival at the National Park
Between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m., we’ll pick you up from your hotel in El Calafate to begin an unforgettable adventure to Los Glaciares National Park, located 80 km away. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most stunning places in Argentine Patagonia.
After about an hour in a comfortable vehicle, we’ll arrive at Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, where the water journey begins.
🛳️ Boat Ride with Views of the Perito Moreno Glacier
We’ll board for a 20-minute navigation across the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Perito Moreno Glacier — one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing. This first part of the tour already hints at the greatness of the experience to come.
🥾 Beginning of the Minitrekking: Walk on the Ice
Once on the opposite shore —accessible only through this excursion—, our certified bilingual mountain guides will greet you and lead you to a small refuge for a brief introductory talk. Then, you’ll enjoy a scenic walk along the lake’s edge until reaching the glacier.
There, the guides will help you fit crampons —metal gear that attaches to your footwear— for safe walking on the ice. After a short technical briefing, the ice trek begins, lasting around two hours.
❄️ What You`ll See During the Glacier Trek
During the walk, you’ll discover:
- Unique blue-toned ice formations
- Small meltwater lagoons
- Crevasses, caves, and glacial streams
- Insights into the glacier’s geology, formation, and rupture phenomena
The surface is irregular but safe, and our guides always lead the best route, assisting those who need help.
This is a moderately physical experience, ideal for people in good general health and within the permitted age range.
📸 Photo Stops and Relaxation
We’ll make strategic stops for photos — perfect for unforgettable memories or social media sharing.
At the end of the trek, we celebrate with a glass of whisky served with millennia-old ice taken directly from the glacier. A unique and memorable finish.
🧭 Perito Moreno Glacier Walkways
After returning to the refuge, we’ll board the boat again, cross back to the port, and transfer by bus to the panoramic walkway area.
You’ll have free time to:
- Have lunch at the park’s restaurant or enjoy a picnic (we recommend bringing a packed lunch, water, and wine)
- Stroll along the different viewing balconies — ideal for the best photos from multiple angles
🚐 Return to El Calafate
At the end of the visit, we return to your hotel in El Calafate — the perfect end to an unforgettable Patagonian experience.