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Go ice trekking on a glacier

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Few sights give such an impression of nature’s might and grandeur than the vast slab of opalescent blue ice that is the Perito Moreno Glacier. Covering an area of 250km² and towering up to a height of 60m, this frozen giant is utterly breathtaking to behold.

You can do more than just admire it from a distance, as long as you’re reasonably fit and up for a challenge. Armed with crampons for grip, you can trek right onto the glacier’s surface and climb up slopes of snow and ice beneath jutting blue pinnacles. Dazzling turquoise pools gather where the ice melts, creating a self-contained landscape of wintry wonders on the top of the glacier.

You are led at all times by expert mountain guides, and can choose from an easy, half-day 'mini-trekking' option for a taste of ice trekking or the challenging, full-day 'Big Ice' experience that promises to take you to farther reaches of the frozen terrain.

What our experts say

The Perito Moreno glacier  - accessible by road from El Calafate  - may be one of the most visited in Argentinian Patagonia, but you can make your experience unique by putting on your crampons and trekking on the surface of the ice itself. Quite a demanding hike, but a real wilderness experience for the fit.  

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What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

Great excursion and would recommend.

CD, Shepton mallet | January 2018 | 50 - 65 | Family

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

This was superb and the highlight of our trip. We were so lucky to have a bright still day (a rarity apparently) and we so enjoyed the experience.

DD, Sutton coldfield | November 2017 | 35 - 50 | With Partner

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

Once in a lifetime to trek on the glacier.  Awesome experience from start to finish - and the whiskey on the glacier was a nice touch!  Very much deserved and with the freshest ice you will ever have in your life!

LB, London | October 2017 | 35 - 50 | With Partner

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

Unbelievable experience !

PS, High wycombe | April 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

We were nervous it would be too touristy; it was a big group but they organised it well so you could get away from the crowds.

NM, London | March 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

Well organised and interesting.

IC, Leigh-On-Sea | December 2015 | 50 - 65 | Family

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

"Good guide and driver. Very well-organised. Really excellent outing."

HT, Cambridge | January 2015 | 50 - 65

Go ice trekking on a glacier | Rating: Excellent

“Perito Moreno mini ice trekking exceeded expectations, a real highlight.”

ABT, St Albans | February 2014

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