The
expedition to the heart of Perito Moreno Glacier is
an experience not-to-be-missed. It begins at Bajo de
las Sombras pier, located aproximately 4 miles away
from the glacier. You will cross the Rico Branch on
a boat (Nautical safari), and navigate about 20 minutes
in front of the glacier.
The landing is on the opposite shore and after a short
walk you will arrive to the shelter, where you will
receive a complete explanation about glaciation and
the activity of the ice trek. After this you will start
a walk through the exhuberant Magellanic forest.
The
mountain guides will take you as close as possible to
the glacier. After checking the gear, we get ready to
pick up the crampons and walk following the lateral
moraine towards the center of the galcier.
There is a breathtaking view of the plateau of ice.
During the walk, you will be introduced to a number
of features within the ice, huge moulins, big drains,
magic caves and above all the special feeling of exploring
the middle of the ice.
Expert mountain guides will always lead you, looking
after your safety and teaching you “the ways of
the ice”. You will jike for about 3 hs and spend
some time having lunch somewhere on the ice.
Back on the moraine we start our descent to catch the
boat around 15 hs. We are glad to offer one of the most
spectacular ice hikes in the world.
As we are back at the port we are driven to the footbridges.
From this point we will clearly see ice blocks of differents
sizes continually detaching from the glacier and falling
into the water, causing a tremendous sound and amazing
waves, which makes this view and unforgettable sight.
Important note: this walk is aimed
at fit people between 18 and 45 years of age. There
are 7 hours of walking through diverse terrains.
Don't forget to bring: Sunglasses.
Sunscreen. Waterproof coat Glooves. Trekk boots. Backpack
of 40lts. Lunch box. Enough water.
RATES
SERVICE:
PRIVATE
VEHICLE
REGULAR
#
PERSONS:
2PER
3PER
4PER
5+PER
P.
MORENO GLACIER (1)
150
106
92
86
63
O
P
T
I
O
N
S
WITH
NAUTIC SAFARI(2)
173
129
115
109
86
WITH ICETREKK
(3)
284
240
226
220
165
WITH
BIG ICE TREKK(3)
350
306
292
286
233
STANDAR LUNCH
BOX
22
22
22
22
22
PREMIUM LUNCH
BOX
25
25
25
25
25
Rates in US Dollar. National Park Fee not included.
Big Ice operates from september to May
(1) Hotel - Footbridges - Hotel | (2) Hotel - Port
- Footbridges - Hotel | (3) Safari Included - Hotel
- Port - Footbridges - Hotel
Parque Nacional los Glaciares (2 noches / 3 días) Calafate
Paine
5 noches / 6 días Parque Nacional los Glaciares
(Calafate y Chalten)
PERITO MORENO GLACIER | BIG ICE
The
expedition to the heart of Perito Moreno Glacier is
an experience not-to-be-missed. It begins at Bajo de
las Sombras pier, located aproximately 4 miles away
from the glacier. You will cross the Rico Branch on
a boat (Nautical safari), and navigate about 20 minutes
in front of the glacier.
The
mountain guides will take you as close as possible to
the glacier. After checking the gear, we get ready to
pick up the crampons and walk following the lateral
moraine towards the center of the galcier.
