Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Tour

10 hoursHotel pickup · Selected hotels (check when booking)Guided in English, SpanishRated 4.8/5 · 243 reviews
From $495 per personRated 4.8/5 · 243 reviewsFree cancellation up to 24 hours before
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About Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Tour

This full-day tour lets you put on crampons and walk on the surface of the Perito Moreno Glacier with a professional guide. It has 243 reviews and a 4.8 rating.

The tour lasts about 10 hours, with prices from about $495 per person. It runs all year.

Itinerary

  1. El Calafate (1.5 hours)
  2. Pasarelas Perito Moreno (1 hours)
  3. (30 minutes)
  4. Perito Moreno Glacier (5 hours)
  5. (30 minutes)
  6. El Calafate (1.5 hours)

What’s included

  • Professional guide
  • Minitrekking on the Glacier
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to expect on the day

After hotel pickup, you travel to the glacier and start a guided walk of about 3 hours in total. About 1 hour and 10 minutes of that is on the ice itself, wearing crampons.

Prices and extra costs

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide and the minitrekking on the glacier.
  • Not included: Food and drinks, and the Perito Moreno Glacier park fee, which you can pay by cash or credit card.

What to bring

  • Warm, waterproof layers, gloves and a hat.
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen for the glare off the ice.
  • Food and water for the day.

Tips for a better day

  • Check the age limits: The age limits are strict, with no exceptions.
  • Pickup: Pickup is from selected hotels. Check your hotel when you book.
  • No smoking: Smoking is not allowed during the excursion.

Who it’s best for

Best for: Fit adults who want to stand on the glacier, not just look at it.

Consider another option if: You are traveling with young children or older relatives. The Perito Moreno Glacier day tour sees the ice from the walkways and by boat.

Restrictions

This tour is only for people aged 10 to 65, with no exceptions. A moderate level of fitness is needed. It is not suitable for people who are pregnant, overweight under the operator’s height and weight rule, or who have heart, circulation or breathing conditions, spinal injuries, or a disability that affects balance or coordination.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

FAQ about Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Tour

How long is the Perito Moreno minitrekking tour?

About 10 hours in total.

How long do you walk on the ice?

About 1 hour and 10 minutes, with about 3 hours of walking in total.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from about $495 per person.

What are the age limits?

Only people aged 10 to 65 can join, with no exceptions.

Is the park fee included?

No. You pay the park fee by cash or credit card.

Is food included?

No. Bring your own food and drinks.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, from selected hotels in El Calafate.

Does it run all year?

Yes.

Who should not do this tour?

Pregnant travelers and people with heart, breathing or spinal conditions.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.