Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking
El Calafate, Argentina

Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking

Outty Ranking 57 5.0 · 6 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $450
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57/100

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5.0/5

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Is Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking worth booking?

Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking is a 10-hour experience in El Calafate, Argentina, from $450 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
5/5 (6)
Duration
10 hours
From
$450 per person

The Mini Ice Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier day tour is one of the most popular excursions in El Calafate. This tour allows visitors to walk on the ice of the most iconic glacier in Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier. This guided excursion at Los Glaciares National Park, (in addition to walking on the ice) includes transfers from El Calafate and a stop at the Perito Moreno walkways. On the same day, you’ll get to know the glacier from afar, with stunning panoramic views, and up close, stepping on the ice itself.

What you get

    About this experience

    The Mini Ice Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier day tour is one of the most popular excursions in El Calafate. This tour allows visitors to walk on the ice of the most iconic glacier in Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier. This guided excursion at Los Glaciares National Park, (in addition to walking on the ice) includes transfers from El Calafate and a stop at the Perito Moreno walkways. On the same day, you’ll get to know the glacier from afar, with stunning panoramic views, and up close, stepping on the ice itself.

    What's included

    Included

    • Complimentary drink with glacial ice
    • Crampons
    • Boat Ride
    • Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
    • Pickup + Roundtrip from El Calafate
    • Visit Perito Moreno Walkways

    Not included

    • Entrance to the National Park (you can buy your ticket onsite with Argentine pesos)
    • Food

    What you'll see and do

    1. El Calafate

      You will be picked up at your accommodations in El Calafate to travel 45 miles (70 kilometers) to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras. During this tour, the guide will provide information about Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier. The day before the tour begins at 6:00 P.M., you will be informed via WhatsApp of the exact time and location of the pick-up.

      120 minutes here

    2. Perito Moreno

      The trek will start with a leisurely walk of about ½ mile (1 km) along the shore of the lake. After, your guides will give a short brief on safety and glaciology. Upon reaching the edge of the glacier, subgroups of a maximum of 20 travelers will be organized, each accompanied by two professional guides (creating a ratio of 10 travelers per guide). With their help, you’ll put on your helmet and crampons then begin your ice walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier. For an hour and a half, you’ll get up close and personal with the glacier, walking on the ice and learning about it in depth. You may come to find that its very nature is to change constantly, resulting in a unique itinerary for every tour. Your guide will plan the itinerary on the glacier in a manner that will allow you to see the most formations and have the best experience.

      180 minutes here

    3. When you’ve finished traversing the ice, your guide will offer you a bonbon and a glass of whiskey with ice from the glacier itself. Next, you’ll return to your starting point on the ice and give back the crampons and the remaining equipment. You’ll continue walking along the moraine until finally leaving it behind to reach a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier, featuring the mountains and lake. Then, you’ll start the return trip through a path that crosses the Patagonian Andean Forest where you’ll reach the refuge. At the refuge, staff will be waiting for you with a hot drink and a small surprise (a souvenir). After this short break, you’ll embark on the return trip to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, but first, take a last look at the enormous walls of the glacier from the boat.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Pasarelas Perito Moreno

      The shuttle bus will be waiting for you upon arrival at the port. Before returning to El Calafate, you’ll make one last stop for an hour and a half at the Perito Moreno Glacier walkways. There, you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the glacier and walk along a self-guided trail before returning to your accommodations in El Calafate.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    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 10 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • The circuit you will make on the glacier is of medium difficulty, the ice surface is irregular but firm and safe.
    • LIMITATION: Only suitable for people from 8 to 65 years old (both included). No exception.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Organization

    4 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Matthew_R · October 2026

    A great experience

    A wonderful experience and Nicko and Frederico were fantastic guides . A must do if you’re in the area, Highly recommended!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Nicko and Frederico, who will be thrilled to know they helped make your adventure so memorable. Thank you for recommending this unique experience! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon. Howlanders Team

    via Viator

    Rafael_G · January 2026

    Well organized tour and...

    Well organized tour and the guides were excellent. Recommended for families. Once in a lifetime experience.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guides made your experience memorable. It’s fantastic to know you would recommend it for families—truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! We hope to see you on another Howlanders adventure soon. Warm regards, Howlanders Team

    via Viator

    Grace_C · March 2025

    Awesome experience!

    It was an awesome experience! I was scared at first coz crampons was a bit heavy but eventually I started getting comfortable to it. The view is magnificent. Highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: Grace, The Howlanders.com team would like to thank you for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again!

    via Viator

    Joby_S · February 2025

    A wonderful hike of lifetime!

    The Perito Moreno glacier hike with our guide Fernando (Chule) from Hielo & Aventura was one of the best hikes we ever did in the recent years. We asked for an english speaking guide while booking and we got one as asked. We started form the EL Calafate city center near their office on time and reached the port and glacier on a smooth bus, and boat ride. We had two guides in the bus explaining what to expect during the bus and boat ride and at the glaciers. They both were very friendly, caring and spoke good english during the bus and boat rides. The guide explained to us about the glacier and its significance. He took us to various view points before starting the hike. He gave us enough time to photograph and enjoy the views. He was very helpful to guide us through our first time experience with crampon on ice. We thoroughly enjoyed the hike with Fernando (Chule).

    Response from the operator: The Howlanders.com team would like to thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again!

    via Viator

    bwf954 · February 2025

    Amazingly curated experience with superb guides

    Impecably organized by Hielo&Aventura, they picked us up from the hotel, took us to the port where we boarded a boat to the base camp of the Perito Moreno. From there we walked the beach to the base of the glacier, put on helmets and “grampones” and expert guides led us in a three hour trekking of the glacier were we learned about the glacier and appreciated the different formations. Amazingly professional and super friendly guides throughout the whole experience.

    Response from the operator: Hola! The Howlanders.com team would like to thank you for your kind review - we look forward to seeing you again!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Howlanders, who run 23 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.7.

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    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)74
    Review evidence (18% weight)34
    Booking momentum (14% weight)23
    Value for money (12% weight)40
    Listing quality (10% weight)77
    Local standing (8% weight)63
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for El Calafate.

    How much does Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking cost?

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    Prices start at $450 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 Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking take?

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    Plan for about 10 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 Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 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 Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking?

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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 Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking?

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    Around 2 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking 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 Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari. 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking?

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    Included: Complimentary drink with glacial ice; Crampons; Boat Ride; Bilingual guide (Spanish-English); and Pickup + Roundtrip from El Calafate. Not included: Entrance to the National Park (you can buy your ticket onsite with Argentine pesos); and Food. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 79 listed pickup locations in and around El Calafate. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in El Calafate. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Perito Moreno Ice hike & walkways from El Calafate - Minitrekking?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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