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Board a boat on Lago Rico, cross to the south face of Perito Moreno and spend an hour walking on the glacier itself. This full-day minitrekking tour from El Calafate pairs close-up ice features with moraine and forest walks.
Board a boat on Lago Rico, cross to the south face of Perito Moreno and spend an hour walking on the glacier itself. This full-day minitrekking tour from El Calafate pairs close-up ice features with moraine and forest walks.
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat cuts toward the south face of Perito Moreno. Blue ice towers loom above the water, and the glacier’s front cracks and rolls with a distant, bone-deep sound — an invitation that dares you to come closer.
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Operated by Azul Latina Travel · El Calafate, Santa Cruz
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat cuts toward the south face of Perito Moreno. Blue ice towers loom above the water, and the glacier’s front cracks and rolls with a distant, bone-deep sound — an invitation that dares you to come closer.
This full-day minitrekking trip begins in El Calafate with a 70 km drive to Bajo de las Sombras, a 20-minute boat crossing of Lago Rico, and a guided approach along the lake shore. The glacier sits within Los Glaciares National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site named in 1981; it’s fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and is one of the few advancing glaciers in the region. Expect to learn basic glaciology as guides point out moulins, seracs, turquoise ponds and active calving zones.
You’ll be fitted with crampons and helmets and spend about one hour on the glacier itself; total walking time across coast, moraine and Andean-Patagonian forest is roughly three hours. The terrain shifts quickly — from firm, crevassed ice to uneven moraines and mossy, wind-sculpted woods — so steady footing and layered clothing are crucial.
Practical notes: pickup times vary (high season 8 AM or 1 PM), the tour is about 10 hours with transfer, and the operator requires printed vouchers and ID for minors. Fitness should be moderate; guides take safety seriously and keep group sizes small. Bring waterproof boots that fit crampons, warm layers, sun protection, and at least 1.5 L of water. The payoff is immediate: up-close ice fields, frequent calvings, and a walk through the Bosque Andino Patagónico that frames the glacier’s raw scale.
About one hour on the glacier itself within a roughly three-hour total walk that includes coastal, moraine and forest sections.
Yes — crampons and helmets are provided and fitted by the guides before the glacier walk.
Guests should be between 8 and 65 years old and have moderate fitness; the trip is not recommended for people with serious back or heart problems.
Yes — the operator requests a printed minitrekking voucher and passport details for participants under 15 at confirmation.
Azul Latina Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat cuts toward the south face of Perito Moreno. Blue ice towers loom above the water, and the glacier’s front cracks and rolls with a distant, bone-deep sound — an invitation that dares you to come closer.
A cold wind pushes across Lago Rico as the boat cuts toward the south face of Perito Moreno. Blue ice towers loom above the water, and the glacier’s front cracks and rolls with a distant, bone-deep sound — an invitation that dares you to come closer.
This full-day minitrekking trip begins in El Calafate with a 70 km drive to Bajo de las Sombras, a 20-minute boat crossing of Lago Rico, and a guided approach along the lake shore. The glacier sits within Los Glaciares National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site named in 1981; it’s fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and is one of the few advancing glaciers in the region. Expect to learn basic glaciology as guides point out moulins, seracs, turquoise ponds and active calving zones.
You’ll be fitted with crampons and helmets and spend about one hour on the glacier itself; total walking time across coast, moraine and Andean-Patagonian forest is roughly three hours. The terrain shifts quickly — from firm, crevassed ice to uneven moraines and mossy, wind-sculpted woods — so steady footing and layered clothing are crucial.
Practical notes: pickup times vary (high season 8 AM or 1 PM), the tour is about 10 hours with transfer, and the operator requires printed vouchers and ID for minors. Fitness should be moderate; guides take safety seriously and keep group sizes small. Bring waterproof boots that fit crampons, warm layers, sun protection, and at least 1.5 L of water. The payoff is immediate: up-close ice fields, frequent calvings, and a walk through the Bosque Andino Patagónico that frames the glacier’s raw scale.