Minitrekking 2: the longest version of the Perito Moreno ice hike
Overview
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"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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
1) If you have selected the package with pick-up, at 8:30 a.m. you will be picked up at your accommodations or the pick-up point indicated. You’ll start the tour with an hour-long trip to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, in Los Glaciares National Park. 2) If you have selected the package without transfers, you’ll go directly to the port. Once the group has gathered, your guides will assist you with the purchase of the entrance tickets before boarding the boat.
Perito Moreno
If you have booked a reservation without pick-up, you’ll meet the group directly at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras at 10:45 a.m. After the group is together, we’ll board the ship to take a 10-minute boat ride on Lake Rico, along the south wall of the Perito Moreno. Upon arrival, the mountain guides will be waiting for the group to begin the walk along the shore that leads into the glacier's moraine. The moraine is a rocky terrain next to the glacier itself, so from this point onwards, you’ll be walking adjacent to the ice. Finally, you’ll reach the starting point of the ice walk where tour guides will help you strap on your crampons.
What‘s Included
Bilingual guide
Crampons
Boat tour
Transfers from El Calafate + Perito Moreno footbridges (when booking tour with pick-up included)
Entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park
Food & drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
TOUR WITH PICK UP & FOOTBRIDGE
Pickup included
TOUR WITHOUT PICK UP
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience!
1chachar,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience to know inside the glaciers. It's a unique place. The guides Luis and Bachi had a few drinks, took the group very well, even though it was very varied. I highly recommend it!
From US$315.00
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