Feel the glacier’s scale from the water and then walk its creased surface on a guided minitrek. This full-day Perito Moreno experience mixes a boat approach, 1–2 km ice trek, and viewpoint time at Los Glaciares National Park.
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A cold wind from the glacier meets you on the boat before you even see the ice. The south wall of Perito Moreno rises like a fractured cliff of blue and white, and the boat slides into a corridor of booming collapses and glittering faces. Disembark, strap on crampons with your guide, and step onto ancient ice that moves and breathes beneath your feet.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5–11 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: able to walk 1–2 km on uneven, icy terrain and stand on the boat for extended periods.
Wildlife
History
Los Glaciares National Park preserves landscapes shaped over millennia by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field; the glacier has been studied as an active example of surge and calving dynamics.
Conservation
Visitors must follow park rules to minimize impact: stay on designated trails, avoid leaving waste, and respect quiet zones to protect bird and mammal habitat.
Reserve your spot on the Minitrekking Perito Moreno: Ice hiking tour (optional transfers) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Reserve park ticket in advance
Buy Los Glaciares National Park access online or bring cash/visa—entry is required and lines can form at the gate.
Layer for rapidly changing weather
Temperatures can shift and wind amplifies cold; pack a windproof shell plus insulating midlayers.
Footwear matters
Bring sturdy, ankle-supporting boots; crampons are provided but attach to solid boots for safe traction.
Bring snacks and water
There is no food service in the park; carry high-energy snacks and at least 1 liter of water to stay fueled.
Waterproof shell jacket
Blocks wind and wet melt spray during the boat approach and on exposed glacier surfaces.
Sturdy hiking boots (ankle support)
Provides secure fit for crampons and prevents ankle strain on uneven ice.
Insulating midlayer (fleece or down)
Retains body heat during long exposure on the ice and while waiting at viewpoints.
winter
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Protects eyes and skin from intense UV reflection off ice and snow.
summer