The tour begins with picking up passengers in El Calafate. On our comfortable buses, on the way to Los Glaciares National Park, the tour guides will provide information about the area, the glacier, and the tour.<\/p>\n
Once at the \u201cBajo de las Sombras\u201d port (Route 11, 70 km from El Calafate), you board a boat to cross Lake Rico, arriving at the opposite shore after approximately 20 minutes of sailing past the imposing south face of the Perito Moreno Glacier.<\/p>\n
Upon disembarking, you\u2019ll be greeted by our expert mountain guides, who will lead you to a cozy refuge with a spectacular view of the glacier. From here, the trek begins! We\u2019ll start the tour with a walk along the lake\u2019s shore, keeping our eyes on the glacier so we don\u2019t miss the chance to see icefalls. Then, the guides will give a talk on glaciology.<\/p>\n
Upon reaching the edge of the glacier, with the stunning shades of blue in the ice framing the landscape, small groups of up to 20 people each will be formed, and participants will be fitted with crampons and helmets provided by the company. This excursion is highly personalized (one guide for every 10 passengers, maximum). Once on the glacier, you\u2019ll receive a safety briefing and then set out on a walk to enjoy this frozen paradise, designated a World Heritage Site in 1981.<\/p>\n
The glacier trail is of moderate difficulty; the ice surface is uneven but firm and safe.\u00a0<\/strong>During the hike, you'll be able to see a variety of formations typical of a glacier, such as deep crevasses, blue holes, enormous seracs, and turquoise lagoons.<\/p>\n At the end of the ice hike, you\u2019ll explore the periglacial zone and the lateral moraine, where you\u2019ll enjoy a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier, the mountains, and the lake. Then, you\u2019ll begin the return trip along a trail that winds through the lush Patagonian Andean forest, thus completing the\u00a0A THREE-HOUR HIKE ALONG THE LAKE SHORE, PAST MORRaines, ICE, AND FOREST (of which approximately one hour is on glacial ice).<\/strong>\u00a0When you arrive at the shelter, we\u2019ll welcome you with a hot drink and give you a souvenir. Shortly afterward, you\u2019ll board the boat to return to Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, but first you\u2019ll have a chance to admire the glacier\u2019s massive walls from the boat.<\/p>\n The tour, including transportation, lasts about ten hours in total\u00a0<\/strong>It includes a guided tour of approximately one hour to the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways, located 7 km from the port. There, you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the glacier and explore one of the self-guided trails. If you choose not to use our transportation and go on your own, the Minitrekking tour lasts approximately four and a half hours, departing from the port and returning to the same starting point.<\/p>\n The Minitrekking tour takes place in a natural setting, so weather conditions and the characteristics of the glacier and its surroundings change daily. However, the tour will not be canceled as long as safety conditions permit. We look forward to seeing you!<\/strong><\/p>\n Group Outings:<\/strong>\u00a0We offer several daily departures at different times. If you are traveling in a group or with a companion, please let us know the details in advance so we can schedule you for the same departure time and ensure that your group leaves together.<\/p>\n Not included: National Park admission and meals.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" La excursi\u00f3n comienza con la b\u00fasqueda de los pasajeros en El Calafate. En nuestros confortables buses, camino al Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, los gu\u00edas de turismo les brindar\u00e1n informaci\u00f3n sobre el lugar, el glaciar y la excursi\u00f3n. Una vez en el puerto \u201cBajo de las Sombras\u201d (Ruta 11, a 70 km de El Calafate) se […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4423,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27,26],"product_tag":[],"destino":[72],"pais":[47],"class_list":["post-4417","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-excursiones","product_cat-terrestres","destino-el-calafate","pais-argentina","first","instock","virtual","sold-individually","purchasable","product-type-booking"],"booking_location":"","booking_location_type":"","booking_duration":1,"booking_duration_unit":"day","booking_buffer":0,"booking_cost":0,"booking_resources":[],"yoast_head":"\n