MINI TREKKING PERITO MORENO GLACIER
Book with 01Argentina Travel Agency – El Calafate
If you are planning to visit El Calafate, the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier is the most iconic experience you can book in Patagonia — and 01Argentina Travel Agency is proud to offer this unforgettable adventure.
Walking directly on the surface of the Perito Moreno Glacier is not just a tour — it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
01Argentina Travel Agency specializes in premium tours in El Calafate, and the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier is one of our most requested excursions.
Why Book the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier?
Unlike standard sightseeing tours, the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier allows you to:
• Walk on the glacier with professional mountain guides
• Navigate Lake Argentino
• Explore natural ice formations up close
• Enjoy panoramic walkways in Los Glaciares National Park
• Experience a traditional whisky toast with glacier ice
When you book with 01Argentina Travel Agency, you receive personalized assistance, secure booking, and trusted local expertise in El Calafate.
What Makes This Tour Unique?
The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. Located inside Los Glaciares National Park near El Calafate, it is one of the natural wonders of Argentina.
The Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier combines adventure, scenery, and education in a perfectly organized full-day excursion.
01Argentina Travel Agency carefully coordinates every detail so your experience in El Calafate is smooth and memorable.
Step-by-Step Experience
1. Transfer from El Calafate (Optional)
You may book the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier with round-trip transfers from your hotel in El Calafate.
The scenic drive through Patagonia takes approximately 1.5 hours.
You may also meet directly at Puerto Bajo de las Sombras.
2. Boat Navigation on Lake Argentino
A short 20-minute navigation across the Brazo Rico brings you face-to-face with the impressive southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
The scale and power of the glacier become unforgettable as you approach.
3. Forest Walk & Glacier Preparation
Before stepping onto the ice, you will walk through native Andean forest trails.
Certified guides provide safety instructions and assist you with crampons, allowing you to walk securely on the glacier surface.
4. Walking on the Perito Moreno Glacier
This is the highlight of the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier.
For approximately 1.5 hours, you will explore:
• Deep blue crevasses
• Ice caves
• Seracs (towering ice formations)
• Meltwater lagoons
• Natural fissures
01Argentina Travel Agency ensures small group organization and professional supervision during the entire glacier trekking experience.
5. Whisky Toast with Glacier Ice
At the end of your glacier walk, you will enjoy a traditional whisky served over ancient glacier ice — a signature moment of the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier.
6. Glacier Walkways Visit
After returning by boat, you will have time to explore the panoramic walkways in front of the glacier.
These platforms offer some of the best photo opportunities in El Calafate.
Tour Duration
Typical departure from El Calafate: around 7:00 AM
Return: approximately 5:00 PM
Total duration: around 10 hours.
Schedules may vary depending on weather and operational logistics.
Who Can Join?
The Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier is considered moderate difficulty.
Participants should:
• Be within authorized age limits (typically 10–65 years)
• Be in good physical condition
• Be comfortable walking on uneven terrain
This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or guests with serious cardiovascular conditions.
What Is Included When You Book with 01Argentina Travel Agency
• Professional bilingual mountain guides
• Glacier trekking with crampons
• Navigation on Lake Argentino
• Whisky toast with glacier ice
• Visit to glacier walkways
• Optional round-trip transfers from El Calafate
What Is Not Included
• Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
• Meals (we recommend bringing snacks and water)
What to Bring
• Waterproof jacket
• Trekking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Gloves
• Small backpack
Weather in Patagonia can change quickly — even in summer.
Book the Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier Today
If you are looking to book tours in El Calafate, trust 01Argentina Travel Agency.
We specialize in premium Patagonia experiences and provide secure booking, personalized assistance, and expert local coordination.
The Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the top tours in Argentina — and 01Argentina Travel Agency is ready to help you reserve your spot.
Contact 01Argentina Travel Agency today and book your Mini Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier adventure in El Calafate.
