CALAFATE BIG ICE and walkways to Perito Moreno with transfer
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Things To Know
- Guided visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park
- Guided Trekking on the Perito Moreno
- Pick up from the hotels in Calafate Center
- Crampons, harnesses and helmets
- Includes guided transportation and a one hour visit to the balconies.
- Entrance fee to Calafate national park $20
- Water bottle and food for the day. The Company does not have a food and beverage sales service.
- garment and personal equipment.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Comfortable and warm clothing. Raincoat jacket, waterproof long pants, waterproof hiking boots, sunglasses, backpack (40lts), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat
- Water bottle and food for the day. The Company does not have a food and beverage sales service.
- Due to the level of effort and difficulty present in this activity, is not suitable for persons with the following conditions: Overweight. Pregnancy. Physical or mental disability that affects attention, march or coordination. Peripheral or Central Cardiovascular diseases, use of stent, by-pass, pace-maker or other prosthesis. Use of anticoagulants or varicose veins degree III (tick and multiples). Respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, emphysema).
- AGE RANGE: 18 to 50 years old.
- Wear comfortable and warm clothes. A rain jacket, long waterproof trousers, trekking boots, a medium-size backpack (40Lts), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, a wool ha
- Bring food and drink for the day. The company does not sell food and drinks.
- Tickets must be exhibited at the entrance of the Parque Nacional. You can buy your ticket there.
- DIFFICULTY: HIGH. In order to have a great experience on the Glacier, you should have the psychophysical capacity required to walk for at least 7 hours and a half, partly on ice and with crampons
- OTHER RESTRICTIONS: People with cardiovascular diseases, COPD, emphysema, asthma or recent surgeries, and people who have tested positive for COVID when taking the tour.
- NOT SUITABLE: For people with physical or mental disabilities, obesity, pregnant women or people who suffer from severe vertigo.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Perito Moreno Glacier (Pass-by Only)
Big Ice is a full day tour, starting with passenger pick-up in El Calafate. On our way to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, aboard our comfortable buses, our tour guides will give you information on the tour, the place and the glacier.
Glaciar Spegazzini (Pass-by Only)
During approximately three hours, you will explore every corner of the most special glacier in the world. During the walk, the mountain guides will help you learn more about the ice and its environment and you will be able to appreciate the dimensions of the glacier and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, such as Dos Picos, Pietrobelli and Cervantes hills. There will be a 30-minute break to have lunch while enjoying the amazing and unique beauty of the surroundings.
Onelli Glacier (Pass-by Only)
Big Ice is a highly personalized tour: For the ice walk, passengers will be divided into groups of up to 10 people, with 2 mountain guides who will fit the crampons, helmets and harnesses and will explain the basic safety rules.
Upsala Glacier (Pass-by Only)
During approximately three hours, you will explore every corner of the most special glacier in the world. During the walk, the mountain guides will help you learn more about the ice and its environment and you will be able to appreciate the dimensions of the glacier and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, such as Dos Picos, Pietrobelli and Cervantes hills. There will be a 30-minute break to have lunch while enjoying the amazing and unique beauty of the surroundings.
Pasarelas Perito Moreno (Pass-by Only)
The duration of this tour is about 12 hours, including the transfer and a one-hour guided visit to the walkways of Glaciar Perito Moreno, 7 km from the port. There, you will enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the glacier and walk along some of the self-guided paths. If you don’t use our transfer and go by your own means, the Big Ice tour takes about seven hours and a half, leaving from the port and returning to the same point.
Lago Argentino (Pass-by Only)
Once you arrive at “Bajo de las Sombras” port (located on Route 11, 70 Km from El Calafate) you will board a ship to cross Lago Rico, and descend on the opposite coast after a 20-minute navigation in front of the stunning south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
As soon as you make the reservation , we will send the itinerary to comfirm the pick up time.
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel
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Things to know
- Guided visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park
- Guided Trekking on the Perito Moreno
- Pick up from the hotels in Calafate Center
- Crampons, harnesses and helmets
- Includes guided transportation and a one hour visit to the balconies.
- Entrance fee to Calafate national park $20
- Water bottle and food for the day. The Company does not have a food and beverage sales service.
- garment and personal equipment.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Comfortable and warm clothing. Raincoat jacket, waterproof long pants, waterproof hiking boots, sunglasses, backpack (40lts), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat
- Water bottle and food for the day. The Company does not have a food and beverage sales service.
- Due to the level of effort and difficulty present in this activity, is not suitable for persons with the following conditions: Overweight. Pregnancy. Physical or mental disability that affects attention, march or coordination. Peripheral or Central Cardiovascular diseases, use of stent, by-pass, pace-maker or other prosthesis. Use of anticoagulants or varicose veins degree III (tick and multiples). Respiratory diseases (COPD, asthma, emphysema).
- AGE RANGE: 18 to 50 years old.
- Wear comfortable and warm clothes. A rain jacket, long waterproof trousers, trekking boots, a medium-size backpack (40Lts), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, a wool ha
- Bring food and drink for the day. The company does not sell food and drinks.
- Tickets must be exhibited at the entrance of the Parque Nacional. You can buy your ticket there.
- DIFFICULTY: HIGH. In order to have a great experience on the Glacier, you should have the psychophysical capacity required to walk for at least 7 hours and a half, partly on ice and with crampons
- OTHER RESTRICTIONS: People with cardiovascular diseases, COPD, emphysema, asthma or recent surgeries, and people who have tested positive for COVID when taking the tour.
- NOT SUITABLE: For people with physical or mental disabilities, obesity, pregnant women or people who suffer from severe vertigo.