Step from a boat onto the blue iron of Perito Moreno and walk with guides across crevassed ridges and frozen lagoons. This six-hour minitrek from El Calafate pairs a boat approach and a 90-minute guided ice walk — crampons included.
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A cold wind pushes across the turquoise face of Lago Argentino and the glacier answers with a distant crack — an ancient hinge shifting under its own weight. You step off the boat at Bajo de las Sombras, strap on crampons beside your guide and place your first tread into blue ice that has been pressing south for centuries. The sound of serrated metal on glacier echoes while seracs and moulins stitch the horizon.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours (including transfers; ~1.5-hour ice walk)
Fitness Level
Requires moderate fitness: comfortable with 1–2 hours of walking on uneven, icy terrain and short uphill stretches.
Wildlife
History
Perito Moreno is part of Los Glaciares National Park and drains the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; the glacier’s cyclical advances and calving have long drawn scientific and public interest.
Conservation
Visitors are required to stay within guided zones and park walkways to protect fragile moraine and to minimize human impact on the glacier forefield and local wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Adventure Minitrekking on Perito Moreno Glacier today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear broken-in, waterproof boots
You’ll fit crampons over your boots; stiff, waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support make balance easier on the ice.
Bring sunglasses and sunscreen
Reflected UV off the ice and lake is intense even on overcast days—protect eyes and exposed skin.
Hydrate and bring a small snack
Cold air masks dehydration; carry a water bottle and an energy bar for the boat transfer and ice walk.
Listen to your guide on safe zones
Guides set firm boundaries near calving faces and crevasses—stay inside them for both safety and best viewing angles.
Stiff waterproof hiking boots
Provides secure fit for crampons and protection from wet boat decks.
Windproof shell and insulating layers
Layering lets you adjust to sun, wind and spray during the boat approach and on the ice.
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Polarized sunglasses and sunscreen
Reduces glare and prevents sunburn from reflected UV on ice and water.
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Small daypack with water and snacks
Keeps essentials handy during transfers and while waiting between activities.