Description
Day 1:
Reception at El Calafate airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 2:
Minitrekking on the Glacier: One of the most immersive experiences available within Los Glaciares National Park. The day begins early, with departure from El Calafate and transfer to Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, located 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from the park entrance and 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the glacier. A short navigation across the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino—about twenty minutes—reaches the opposite shore of the Magallanes Peninsula.
From there, a small group, under the guidance of bilingual certified mountain guides begins a coastal hike of roughly thirty minutes leading to the southern margin of the Perito Moreno Glacier. At this point, metal crampons are fitted with technical assistance, followed by basic instructions on their use and a brief overview of glacial formation, regional flora, and fauna.
The ice walk, of moderate difficulty, lasts about one hour. Though the surface is uneven, it is stable and secure. Along the way, the glacier reveals crevasses, moulins, and a palette of shifting blues.
The return follows a different trail through the forest, offering a new perspective on the glacier. Back at the shelter, there is free time for a meal before boarding once again. During the final stretch of the navigation, the boat approaches the glacier’s frontal wall, allowing for a full sense of its scale from the water.
The excursion also includes time to explore the walkways overlooking Perito Moreno, either before or after the trek. Due to safety considerations, this activity is not available to anyone under 10 or over 65 years of age, or to individuals who are pregnant, have obesity, or physical limitations. Required clothing includes trekking or athletic footwear (rubber boots, après-ski boots, and high heels are not permitted), thick socks (preferably wool or cotton), long pants, warm layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, gloves, and sunglasses.
Day 3:
Land transfer in the morning from El Calafate to El Chaltén. Accommodation and time for an afternoon first hike.
Day 4:
Full day in El Chaltén for self guided hiking, ideal to get to the imposing Mt. Fitz Roy.
Day 5:
Last day for free hikes until it is time for the transfer back to El Calafate, at 6PM. Arrival in El Calafate 9PM approx. Accommodation.
Day 6:
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for a flight out of El Calafate. End of our services.
