Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few advancing glaciers on Earth, and standing on its surface feels like visiting another planet entirely. The minitrekking experience is designed for travelers of moderate fitness who want more than a distant viewpoint. You'll get boots-on-ice access to a dynamic, living glacier that groans, cracks, and calves in real time, offering moments you simply cannot find anywhere else in Patagonia.
The boat ride that opens the tour gives you a dramatic sense of scale before you set foot on the ice. The glacier's front wall rises up to 70 meters above the lake's surface, and sailing alongside it puts that sheer mass into breathtaking perspective. When a block of ice breaks free and thunders into the water, the sound echoes across the lake like a cannon shot — a moment that tends to stop every conversation on deck immediately.
Safety is a top priority throughout the trek. Professional mountain guides outfit you with crampons and trekking poles, then lead you through the safest and most visually rewarding routes across the ice. No prior glacier or climbing experience is required. The optional transfer package adds further value by including pick-up from El Calafate and dedicated time at the famous boardwalk viewpoints, making this the most well-rounded glacier excursion available in the region.
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Duration
Full day (approx. 8–9 hours)
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Group Size
Small group tour
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Meeting Point
El Calafate or Glacier entrance
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Included
Crampons, poles, boat ride, guide
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Difficulty
Moderate — no experience needed
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Languages
Spanish & English
