Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike
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Is Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike worth booking?
Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike is a 5-hour experience in El Calafate, Argentina, from $365 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $365 per person
"Minitrekking 2" began operating in 2023 and is the best alternative for travelers wishing to hike longer on the Perito Moreno Glacier. This tour offers an intermediate-level hike (more demanding than the Minitrekking bu
What you get
- Bilingual guide
- Crampons
- Boat tour
- Transfers from El Calafate + Perito Moreno footbridges (when booking tour with pick-up included)
About this experience
"Minitrekking 2" began operating in 2023 and is the best alternative for travelers wishing to hike longer on the Perito Moreno Glacier. This tour offers an intermediate-level hike (more demanding than the Minitrekking but not as difficult as the Big Ice). You’ll hike about 3 miles (5 km) instead of the minitrek’s nearly 2 miles (3 km). When you book, you can include pick-up in El Calafate or meet directly at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras. Starting with a boat tour along Perrito Moreno's south wall, you’ll reach the shore and then hike to the glacier´s moraine. Your group will continue until reaching the ice hike’s starting point, where you’ll put on your crampons before getting onto the glacier. Let´s begin!! For almost two hours, hike on the glacier using crampons. After, take a short walk to a waterfall and finally, get back onboard to return to the port. The package with pick-up also includes a one-hour visit to the footbridges of Perito Moreno before returning to El Calafate.
What's included
Included
- Bilingual guide
- Crampons
- Boat tour
- Transfers from El Calafate + Perito Moreno footbridges (when booking tour with pick-up included)
Not included
- Entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park
- Food & drinks
What you'll see and do
1) If you have selected the package with pick-up, at 8:30 a.m. you will be picked up at your accommodations or the pick-up point indicated. You’ll start the tour with an hour-long trip to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, in Los Glaciares National Park. 2) If you have selected the package without transfers, you’ll go directly to the port. Once the group has gathered, your guides will assist you with the purchase of the entrance tickets before boarding the boat.
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Perito Moreno
If you have booked a reservation without pick-up, you’ll meet the group directly at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras at 10:45 a.m. After the group is together, we’ll board the ship to take a 10-minute boat ride on Lake Rico, along the south wall of the Perito Moreno. Upon arrival, the mountain guides will be waiting for the group to begin the walk along the shore that leads into the glacier's moraine. The moraine is a rocky terrain next to the glacier itself, so from this point onwards, you’ll be walking adjacent to the ice. Finally, you’ll reach the starting point of the ice walk where tour guides will help you strap on your crampons.
60 minutes here
Perito Moreno
For the next 3 miles (5km) you’ll walk on the glacier and see formations inaccessible from the walkways: deep crevasses, water sinkholes, turquoise lagoons, and even seracs (dangerous blocks of ice formed by crevasses). The route over the ice does not follow a fixed journey due to the ever-changing nature of a living glacier. This allows your guide to modify the itinerary each day for the group. Finally, after treading across the glacier, we’ll return to the glacier walk’s starting point to give back the crampons and continue the adventure.
120 minutes here
Pasarelas Perito Moreno
We’ll make our way back to the beach to the site of our disembarkation. On the route back to the boat, we’ll visit a waterfall and Puma Bay Beach, where the boat will be waiting to take us back to the port. 1) At this point, the activity ends for travelers who booked the package without transfers. 2) For the travelers who booked transfers, you’ll visit the Perito Moreno Footbridges before heading back to town.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
El Calafate
Travelers who’ve booked the package with transfers will continue the tour with a one-hour visit to the famous Perito Moreno footbridges. Upon arrival, the guide will explain the different routes and you’ll have time to explore them on your own for about an hour. After, you’ll go to the meeting point to take the shuttle bus to El Calafate.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
El Calafate
The tour has several daily departures at different times. The exact departure time of your tour will be confirmed by Whatsapp the day before, starting at 6:00PM. If you book the tour without pick-up, your activity can start between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The tour has several daily departures at different times. The exact departure time of your tour will be confirmed by Whatsapp the day before, starting at 6:00PM. If you book the tour without pick-up, your activity can start between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
Options you can book
TOUR WITH PICK UP & FOOTBRIDGE
Duration: 10 hours Pickup included
TOUR WITHOUT PICK UP
Duration: 5 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Howlanders
Know before you go
- 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
- Only suitable for people from 18 to 55 years old (both included). No exceptions.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 18+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $365 to $435
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for El Calafate.
How much does Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike cost?
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Prices start at $365 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in El Calafate usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in El Calafate is not rushed.
Is Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in El Calafate, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 18. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in El Calafate can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in El Calafate and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central El Calafate within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in El Calafate?
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On Outty we rank every El Calafate experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari, Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit El Calafate?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in El Calafate?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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