El Calafate, Pioneers South Glacier - Full day
Overview
A Patagonian look with the southernmost landscape of Los Glaciares National Park, from the steppe to the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Pick up and Drop off in hotels in the area
- Entry/Admission - Perito Moreno Glacier
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
Old Route 15 connects stories of Patagonia: Native peoples, pioneers and settlers. A steppe trail, glacial signs and different stay helmets. Within the PNLG the ñires forest announces the arrival at Estancia Nibepo Aike.
There we visited his helmet enjoying the rural atmosphere, to later savor a typical roasted campero on the table of South Glacier.
In the afternoon we embark on one of the semi-rigid cabin Hauthal / Guardaparque Fonzo to navigate the South and the Rico arm, accompanied by the guided and the views of the lake, the Adriana cord, the Moreno and the Magallanes peninsula preparing to visit the Perito Glacier Brown.
Disembarking at Playa de las Monedas, we hike through a lengas forest towards the South Glacier viewpoint. Then we sail to Bajo de las Sombras to visit the walkways and be around 2 hours in front of the glacier.
Finally, we will return to the route of the Lake to El Calafate, having made a circuit that unites rooms, the Roca Lake, part of the Argentino and the South Glacier
Duration: 6 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
Old Route 15 connects stories of Patagonia: Native peoples, pioneers and settlers. A steppe trail, glacial signs and different stay helmets. Within the PNLG the ñires forest announces the arrival at Estancia Nibepo Aike.
There we visited his helmet enjoying the rural atmosphere, to later savor a typical roasted campero on the table of South Glacier.
In the afternoon we embark on one of the semi-rigid cabin Hauthal / Guardaparque Fonzo to navigate the South and the Rico arm, accompanied by the guided and the views of the lake, the Adriana cord, the Moreno and the Magallanes peninsula preparing to visit the Perito Glacier Brown.
Disembarking at Playa de las Monedas, we hike through a lengas forest towards the South Glacier viewpoint. Then we sail to Bajo de las Sombras to visit the walkways and be around 2 hours in front of the glacier.
Finally, we will return to the route of the Lake to El Calafate, having made a circuit that unites rooms, the Roca Lake, part of the Argentino and the South Glacier
Duration: 6 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
cbhutto
December 2022
During our bus ride from El Calafate to the Estancia Nibeko-Aike we were given a history of the settlement of this area by early pioneers. We bumped our way along the rocky trail with sightings of raptors, condors, rheas and guanacos. The ride over the historic trail gave us the feel of traveling...
During our bus ride from El Calafate to the Estancia Nibeko-Aike we were given a history of the settlement of this area by early pioneers. We bumped our way along the rocky trail with sightings of raptors, condors, rheas and guanacos. The ride over the historic trail gave us the feel of traveling in a wagon in spite of the fact that we were in a temperature controlled bus. As we neared the ranch we saw flamingos as well as sheep and cattle. We passed the memorial of the Massacre of Estancia Anita where in 1921 the army killed ranch hands who were asking for improved working conditions. Upon arrival at the ranch which is in Los Glaciares National Park, we enjoyed wonderful views of this part of Patagonia and were treated to a horse barrel race and a sheep shearing demonstration. Lunch was superb: salad, sausage and lamb. Following lunch we boarded an enclosed boat for a ride to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Before reaching the glacier we deboarded for a 1/2 mile hike along the shore. Back on the boat we rode near the glaciers which offer great photo opportunities. We returned to the bus for short ride to the raised metal walkway at the park visitors center. Where we saw various views of the glacier and impressive thunderous sounds of bits of the glacier falling into the water. Our guide Noelia was wonderful. We returned by highway back to El Calafate.