Pioneros Navigation and Trekking

About this experience

This is an amazing tour for those who want to travel a rural landscape in the middle of the Patagonia and learn about the history and traditions of a local ranch and, at the same time, to be introduced into an environment of nature and to enjoy a privileged view of the breathtaking glaciers. The Pioneros navigation and trekking tour includes lunch at Nibepo Aike Ranch, a boat trip through the Argentino Lake, a 20-minutes walk through a beech forest and free time at the catwalks of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

At a glance

• Duration: 10 hr

Itinerary and highlights

The tour begins departing from centrally located hotels in El Calafate at 9:00 am.

Patagonia has secrets to tell through its first settlers. In a tour accessible to everyone, we invite you to know the culture of Argentina field surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. We will pick you by the hotel in the morning and we 'll take you to Estancia Nibepo Aike, a pioneer in El Calafate.
There, we enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration and gauchescas tasks. Then we will taste a delicious traditional lunch with salads, Patagonian lamb, fine wines and crêpe de dulce de leche.

At the end of Brazo Rico We sail to land in Playa de las Monedas where we will have a gentle walk in a forest of beech and reach a viewpoint of the glacier to reach only passengers on this tour. We return to ship to sail against the south face of Moreno Glacier while enjoying a whiskey glacier ice and chocolates.
Then we disembarked to head to the catwalks of the glacier and enjoy all fronts and ice floes off the massive hours before returning to Calafate.

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Meeting and pickup information

• The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Spanish — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Tangol

Accessibility and practical details

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Season: from October to April

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

• Pickup included