Glaciar Sur Pioneros
Glaciar Sur Pioneros (full day)
Exclusive tour without physical effort and in small groups, making it ideal for visiting the Perito Moreno glacier in a unique way.
The tour starts from El Calafate at 9.00 Am going through the steppe along the old ¨estancias¨(farms) route, making stops at scenic points to reach Lake Roca. There you will visit Estancia Nibepo Aike where it takes place a shearing demonstration and mountain hiking around the place.
At noon, you will have lunch at the estancia: turn overs for starter, grilled lamb with salad bar for main course, dessert and drinks included. After a leisurely lunch, by vehicle you will travel 5 km to the port where you embark towards Playa de las Monedas, crossing the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino. Upon arrival, you will disembark and start a quiet 20 minutes walk in the forest reaching a viewpoint from where the south face of Perito Moreno Glacier is appreciated. Later, you embark again to sail against the south wall of the glacier and enjoy a glass of whiskey or vodka distilled in El Calafate with glacier ice.
Finally, you arrive at port Bajo de las Sombras and, by vehicle, will head towards the balconies of the glacier where will stay for about 2 hours.
You return to El Calafate driving through the traditional route arriving at 18:30 at your hotel.
Available: From October to May (en Ryan's dice desde Septiembre)
Tour Duration: 9 hours 30 minturesDeparture time:
Included: Transfer from your hotel, national park entrance fee, lunch (turn overs for starter, grilled lamb with salad bar for main course, dessert) and drinks.
Requirements: Comfortable mountain clothing which protects from low temperatures and heavy rains, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Not Included: