Board a short boat across Brazo Rico, step onto Perito Moreno with crampons, and hike a two-hour circuit across blue ridges and crevasses. This full-day minitrek pairs up-close ice travel with expert bilingual guides and transport from El Calafate.
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A cold wind pushes across the boat as it rounds Brazo Rico and Perito Moreno’s blue face grows taller—an impossibly serrated wall of ice that seems to move even while it stands. Travelers disembark at a small shore, step into a shelter to be fitted with crampons, and follow bilingual guides onto an uneven ice field where crevasses, caverns and glassy ridges shape the terrain beneath their feet.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate cardiovascular fitness and stable balance for uneven ice; able to walk 2 hours over varied terrain.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno is named after Argentine explorer Francisco Moreno; it’s notable for periodic natural dams and ruptures caused by its advance into Lake Argentino.
Conservation
Los Glaciares National Park is a UNESCO site—stay on guide-led routes, carry out waste, and avoid disturbing wildlife to minimize impact on fragile glacial and sub‑antarctic ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Amazing Minitrekking in Perito Moreno Glacier today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring waterproof, stiff-soled boots
Crampons fit over robust hiking or mountaineering boots; flexible shoes reduce control on icy surfaces.
Hydrate and eat before departure
The cold masks exertion—carry water and a snack; guides provide short breaks during the 2‑hour ice circuit.
Respect age and health restrictions
This tour is restricted to ages 10–65 and excludes those with serious cardiac or back problems—honor these limits for everyone’s safety.
Protect camera batteries and phones
Cold saps battery life—keep spares warm and use pockets while not shooting to preserve power.
Stiff-soled waterproof hiking boots
Provide ankle support and a solid platform for crampons on the ice.
Windproof, waterproof outer shell
Protects against Patagonian gusts and spray from calving events.
Warm mid-layer and base layer
Layering keeps you comfortable between exertion and rest in cold conditions.
Insulated gloves and spare pair
Warm, dexterous gloves are necessary for handling gear and cameras on the ice.