El Calafate6h
Round Trip Bus to Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate
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1 / 10Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Trek from El Calafate
El Calafate, Argentina
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About this activity
Strap on crampons and walk directly across Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the few advancing glaciers in the world, on this intensive 12-hour expedition from El Calafate. You'll trek 4 hours across pristine blue ice, explore hidden ice caves and crevasses, and lunch at altitude while surrounded by Patagonian peaks.
Trek across Perito Moreno Glacier in this full-day trip in Los Glaciares National Park from El Calafate. Travel to the park by bus, board a boat to cruise across Lago Argentino and conquer the glacier. Led by an expert guide, don your crampons and hike the stunning ice mass, discovering ice caves, waterfalls and deep crevasses along the way. Bring a packed lunch to enjoy atop one of the world's only advancing glaciers during your 4-hour trek. Reverse your journey across glacier, lake and Patagonian alpine road, ending with drop-off at your El Calafate hotel.
Highlights
- ✓4-hour guided trek across the glacier's ice surface with crampons
- ✓Witness ice caves, waterfalls, and deep crevasses up close
- ✓One of the world's rare advancing glaciers—actively growing
- ✓Boat cruise across Lago Argentino with panoramic views
- ✓Packed lunch enjoyed on the glacier at 1,500m elevation
- ✓Expert mountaineering guide included throughout
Insider tips
- ★Wear layers you can shed—intense physical exertion + wind chill combine; bring a moisture-wicking base layer, insulating mid-layer, and windproof jacket
- ★Book 3–4 weeks ahead during peak season (Dec–Feb); summer slots fill quickly
- ★Request a guide who speaks your language when confirming; groups are small and multilingual guides vary
- ★Arrive at your hotel 15 minutes early; the bus departs on strict schedule from central El Calafate
Good to know
- •Minimum fitness level required: comfortable hiking 4+ hours with 300m+ elevation gain on uneven terrain
- •Bring: sunscreen (SPF 50+), sunglasses, warm hat, gloves, thick socks, and water bottle (refillable on-site)
- •Not suitable for pregnant women or those with serious knee/ankle injuries; altitude is moderate but exertion is high
- •Hotel pickup included; confirm your accommodation and phone number 24 hours before departure
- •All crampons, harnesses, and ice axes provided; no personal mountaineering gear needed
Who it's for
Adventure seekers and experienced hikers wanting hands-on glacier exploration beyond viewpointsNature photographers and geologists fascinated by glacial geology and ice formationsFit travellers aged 18–65 seeking a physically demanding full-day excursionBucket-list trekkers wanting to stand on one of South America's most iconic glaciers
Best time to visit
December–February (Patagonian summer) offers the longest daylight and most stable weather, though January is peak season and crowded. March–April are less busy with still-pleasant conditions; avoid June–August when shorter days, ice conditions, and cold limit the trek.
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