A line of walkers roped together on the glacier

12 hours Daily

Big Ice Glacier Hikking

12 hours · El Calafate · Argentina

The long trek on the Perito Moreno, well past the standard route: ice walls, meltwater lagoons and crevasses, in crampons.

For adventurous souls ready to go beyond the surface, Big Ice offers the ultimate full-day glacier trekking experience. After a scenic boat ride and a demanding hike along the moraine, you’ll gear up with crampons and harnesses to explore the heart of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Discover hidden caves, deep crevasses, and turquoise lagoons as expert mountain guides lead you safely through this frozen giant. Includes a stop at the panoramic walkways in front of the glacier wall. A once-in-a-lifetime challenge for fit travelers seeking raw Patagonian beauty.

Length: 12 hours
Difficulty: Demanding
Guide: Spanish / English
Departs: every day

Itinerary

How the day runs

Step 1

Hotel pick-up in El Calafate and transfer to Los Glaciares National Park
- Boat navigation from Puerto Bajo de las Sombras across Rico Arm (20 minutes)
- Arrival at the mountain refuge and division into small groups with professional guides
- Trek along the glacier moraine for approx. 2 hours with scenic views + Equipment fitting (crampons, helmets, harnesses) and safety briefing
- Glacier hike (approx. 3 hours) discovering crevasses, caves, lagoons, and unique ice formations.
- Short break for lunch in the middle of the glacier.
- Return trek along the moraine and navigation back to port. Transfer to Perito Moreno walkways for approx. 1 hour of panoramic viewing.
- Return transfer to El Calafate.

What's included

✓ Shared tour with other passengers
✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off in El Calafate
✓ Professional bilingual guide

Not included

— Food and Beverage
— Personal travel insurance
— Gratuities

What to bring

Layered clothing for variable weather
Sunscreen and reusable water bottle
Windproof jacket and sturdy walking shoes
In the summer months, we recommend a hat or cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Know before you go

If you want to make this Tour, please contact our support team. Availability is with quotas and we need to confirm if there is.
The entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included and must be paid upon arrival at the park entrance. The ticket is valid for one day only; however, if you visit again the next day, you receive a 50% discount by presenting your previous day’s ticket (valid for consecutive visits).
Regarding food and beverages, this depends on each tour. If not included, you are welcome to bring your own lunch box or snacks. At Perito Moreno Glacier and Spegazzini Glacier, there are restaurant and snack bar facilities available inside the park.
Suitable for ages 18 to 50. This is an adventure excursion in a remote area with highly variable weather conditions. Due to the high physical demand (approximately 7 hours of trekking), it is essential to be in very good overall health in order to enjoy the experience without difficulties. For this reason, participants are required to complete a Medical Form as a sworn statement.