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Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike

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Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike

About this activity

"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

  • ✓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

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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