Strap on crampons and walk across the living ice of Perito Moreno Glacier. This full-day minitrek from El Calafate combines boat transfers, boardwalk views and guided icewalking for an up-close lesson in active glaciology.
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You step off the boat onto a ribbed shoreline and the glacier rises like a pale, moving city — walls of blue ice that groan and spit icebergs into the Brazo Rico. The guides fit your crampons, check each strap, and the glacier’s surface invites cautious steps; it tests balance and attention, not bravado.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
10 hours (including transfers); 3 hours on ice/trekking components
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness and balance are required; comfortable walking on uneven, slippery surfaces for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno is named after explorer Francisco P. Moreno; its advance-and-rupture cycles have fascinated scientists and visitors for over a century.
Conservation
Los Glaciares National Park is a protected area — stay on designated trails, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing wildlife to limit human impact.
Reserve your spot on the Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Excursion today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring the required boxed lunch
The operator requires participants to bring their own box lunch — pack non-perishable, high-energy items and a refillable water bottle.
Wear sturdy trekking boots
Closed, stiff-soled boots are required to fit crampons and protect ankles on uneven ice.
Protect against strong UV and wind
Sunglasses, SPF 50+ sunscreen and a windproof outer layer are crucial even on cold days due to reflected UV from the ice.
Follow guide instructions on ice
Guides teach crampon technique and rope/control procedures — stay close and listen during briefings to avoid slips or entering unsafe zones.
Sturdy trekking boots
Provides ankle support and a firm foothold required for crampon attachment.
Insulated, windproof jacket
Protects against strong Patagonian winds and rapid temperature drops on the ice.
Sunglasses & high-SPF sunscreen
Prevents snow/ice glare damage — reflection off ice significantly increases UV exposure.
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Box lunch and refillable water bottle
A packed lunch is mandatory; bring extra snacks and water for sustained energy.