Guided Tours

Perito Moreno Big Ice Tour

Trek across the Perito Moreno Glacier with expert guides, ensuring a safe and informative trek through this remarkable environment

Navigate a network of deep ice crevasses, shaped by centuries of glacial movement, guided by mountain experts for safety and insight.

Enter naturally formed ice caves, where shifting light reveals striking blue hues unique to the glacier’s compressed ice.

Discover crystal-clear lagoons atop the glacier, created by melting ice and offering a glimpse into the glacier’s ever-changing landscape.

Opt for the tour with transport included for a seamless journey to and from the glacier.

2-hour hike through the Patagonian-Magallanes Andean Forest

3-hour trek on the glacier & 2-hour return walk

English and Spanish-speaking guide

Small group trek of 10 guests

Free time for lunch (at your expense)

Access to the glacier boardwalk (as per option selected)

Round-trip hotel transfers from El Calafate (as per option selected)

Round-trip boat ride between Bajo de las Sombras port and glacier base

Tickets to Los Glaciares National Park

Food and drinks

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Pieter V
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Mar 2024
Big Ice trek is tough but the glacier is beautiful. Guides are helpful and friendly. Bring snacks and water.
Mar 2024
Did this trek with my wife. The glacier is HUGE and the blue colors are amazing. Guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Bring snacks, you’ll need them!
Mar 2024
What an adventure! Went as a family (my teens grumbled at first but loved it). The guides made everyone feel safe, even my wife who hates heights. The ice is so blue it doesn’t look real. Bring your own snacks, there’s nothing to buy. Would recommend this to anyone who likes a challenge.
Mar 2024
Did Big Ice tour with my partner and wow, just…WOW. The blue colors in the glacier are unreal, like some kind of magic filter. Our guide Matias was hilarious and made sure we didn’t slip (much). Heads up: crampons take a sec to get used to, but by the end I felt like a pro. Bring snacks—my energy bar pretty much saved me halfway through. Totally worth the sore legs the next day.

Walk on the heart of the Perito Moreno Glacier and uncover a frozen world few ever see. It’s an epic adventure deep into the ice, where every step reveals nature’s raw, untouched beauty.

Getting started

Your adventure kicks off at Puerto Bajo de las Sombras in Los Glaciares National Park. Here, you’ll meet your expert mountain guides, get a short briefing, and gear up for the day. If you’ve chosen the upgraded ticket, hotel transfers from El Calafate are included, so you can start your day worry-free.

What to expect

Big Ice is the ultimate glacier adventure, a rare chance to walk deep inside Perito Moreno, one of the few advancing glaciers on Earth. Explore hidden lagoons, deep crevasses, and shimmering ice caves on a once-in-a-lifetime Patagonian expedition.

Features:

Ancient Patagonian forests: Begin with a two-hour guided trek through the Patagonian-Magallanes forest. Walk beneath towering trees, spot native flora, and catch your first glacier views along the trail.

Heart of Perito Moreno: Step onto the glacier for a three-hour expedition over dazzling ice formations. Explore deep-blue crevasses, shimmering lagoons, and surreal ice caves sculpted by time.

Expert mountain guides: Your certified guides share stories of the glacier’s movement, history, and geology, turning every step into a fascinating lesson in nature’s power and resilience.

Upgrades: Opt for the upgraded ticket to enjoy hotel transfers and a scenic boat ride on Lake Rico, sailing close to the glacier’s majestic south face.

What to bring

Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for trekking on ice.

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

It is recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, and a hat for protection against the sun and cold.

Carry a reusable water bottle and snacks, as food and drinks may not be available during the trek.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the hike.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Safety first! This experience is not recommended if you have cardiovascular diseases, reduced cardiac or vascular capacities, are pregnant, have back issues, physical or mental disabilities, obesity, vertigo, respiratory diseases (COPD, emphysema, asthma), or use stents, bypasses, pacemakers, or other prostheses.

The experience is also not suitable for people who have had recent surgeries, are under treatment with anticoagulant medications, or suffer from grade III varicose veins.

Additional information

For safety reasons, only guests aged 18 to 50 years are allowed on this experience.

Note: A completed medical form is required for each passenger to confirm the reservation.

The tour is guided by expert mountain guides to ensure your safety and provide an informative experience.

The experience involves trekking on ice and may require a moderate to high level of physical fitness.

Minors wishing to join the activity without their parents must present a signed authorization form before the tour.

For any inquiries or assistance during your trip, a dedicated WhatsApp chat is available.

Hotel transfers are available only for accommodations that have a reception. If your stay is at a holiday rental or a property without a reception, a nearby meeting point will be provided for your departure.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.