About this experience
Immerse yourself in the natural spectacle of one of the world's great wonders.
Unique Glacier Access: Get closer to the ice than most visitors do.
Scenic Beauty: Offers multiple perspectives of the glacier, enhancing your appreciation.
Photography Opportunities: Ideal for capturing the glacier's beauty in various lights.
Nature's Drama: Experience the potential for ice calving events.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
What is included
- Guided Tour: With bilingual guides in Spanish and English.
- Boat Transportation: Across Lake Rico.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to the National Park Los Glaciares
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
The excursion starts in El Calafate, with the pickup at your hotel. Once we look for you, we head for the national park.
The bus will arrive at Los Glaciares National Park. There, we will reach Puerto Bajo de las Sombras.
Then, we will have a 20-minute boat ride across Lago Rico follows, leading to the opposite shore. A 30-minute walk alongside the glacier's south wall ensues, offering a chance to witness its majestic blues, whites and unique shapes up close
Guided by experienced professionals, participants can capture the beauty through photographs before returning to the starting point. The entire hike lasts about 1.30 hours, covering approximately 1.5 kilometers of natural terrain, including sand, stones, slopes, and stairs, along the lake's shore and through a lush forest with glacier views.
Afterward, another boat ride provides an opportunity to admire the glacier's south face from the water, observing every intricate detail of the icy marble wall.
Once we finish, we return to town and drop you off at your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Oneway Argentina
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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