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Get up close to Perito Moreno’s south face on a guided Big Ice trek from El Calafate. This full-day outing pairs a supervised 3.5-hour glacier walk with panoramic balcony views and boat transfer across Lago Rico.
Get up close to Perito Moreno’s south face on a guided Big Ice trek from El Calafate. This full-day outing pairs a supervised 3.5-hour glacier walk with panoramic balcony views and boat transfer across Lago Rico.
You step off the boat and the glacier fills the horizon: a fractured wall of blue-white ice that hums with a distant, deep cracking. Wind pushes across Lago Rico and the guides tighten crampons as the group descends onto the southern moraine—this is Big Ice, a close-up encounter with one of Patagonia’s most active ice tongues.
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Operated by Azul Latina Travel · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
You step off the boat and the glacier fills the horizon: a fractured wall of blue-white ice that hums with a distant, deep cracking. Wind pushes across Lago Rico and the guides tighten crampons as the group descends onto the southern moraine—this is Big Ice, a close-up encounter with one of Patagonia’s most active ice tongues.
Perito Moreno sits inside Los Glaciares National Park, a protected landscape created in the 1930s and carved by Pleistocene ice. The glacier advances and calves into the lake, so visitors witness ongoing geomorphic change—seracs, crevasses and towering faces framed by the Andes and the low, volcanic-looking moraines of Pietrobelli and Cervantes hills. Local culture in El Calafate revolves around sheep ranching and tourism; guides often share the natural-history role of Francisco Moreno in Argentine exploration.
Practically: the full experience runs roughly 7–12 hours depending on your transfer (the operator schedules hotel pickup in central El Calafate). Mountain guides equip you with crampons, helmets and harnesses and lead a ~3.5‑hour supervised ice walk across moderately steep, crevassed terrain with a midday lunch break on the ice. Expect wind, sudden sun, and cold that cuts through damp layers.
Bring waterproof boots that fit crampons, a 40L daypack, layered insulation, and snacks and water — the company does not provide food. This trek is physically demanding and restricted to ages listed by the operator; good footwear, steady footing and basic comfort on icy slopes make for a safe, memorable day atop Perito Moreno.
Guides lead approximately 3.5 hours on the ice, plus additional walking on moraine trails and the transfer to/from the port.
Yes—mountain guides supply crampons, harnesses and helmets and provide safety instruction before walking on the glacier.
The operator sets an age range (commonly 18–50) and requires a high level of physical fitness; people with cardiovascular issues or recent surgeries are generally advised not to join.
The company does not sell food or drink on the glacier; bring sufficient water and a packed lunch for the day.
Azul Latina Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the boat and the glacier fills the horizon: a fractured wall of blue-white ice that hums with a distant, deep cracking. Wind pushes across Lago Rico and the guides tighten crampons as the group descends onto the southern moraine—this is Big Ice, a close-up encounter with one of Patagonia’s most active ice tongues.
You step off the boat and the glacier fills the horizon: a fractured wall of blue-white ice that hums with a distant, deep cracking. Wind pushes across Lago Rico and the guides tighten crampons as the group descends onto the southern moraine—this is Big Ice, a close-up encounter with one of Patagonia’s most active ice tongues.
Perito Moreno sits inside Los Glaciares National Park, a protected landscape created in the 1930s and carved by Pleistocene ice. The glacier advances and calves into the lake, so visitors witness ongoing geomorphic change—seracs, crevasses and towering faces framed by the Andes and the low, volcanic-looking moraines of Pietrobelli and Cervantes hills. Local culture in El Calafate revolves around sheep ranching and tourism; guides often share the natural-history role of Francisco Moreno in Argentine exploration.
Practically: the full experience runs roughly 7–12 hours depending on your transfer (the operator schedules hotel pickup in central El Calafate). Mountain guides equip you with crampons, helmets and harnesses and lead a ~3.5‑hour supervised ice walk across moderately steep, crevassed terrain with a midday lunch break on the ice. Expect wind, sudden sun, and cold that cuts through damp layers.
Bring waterproof boots that fit crampons, a 40L daypack, layered insulation, and snacks and water — the company does not provide food. This trek is physically demanding and restricted to ages listed by the operator; good footwear, steady footing and basic comfort on icy slopes make for a safe, memorable day atop Perito Moreno.