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Hielo y Aventura

Av. Libertador 935, El Calafate, Argentina
(02902) 492205
Ranked #3 of 10 tours in El Calafate
4.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

I was one of the most surreal experiences I had. Quite physically demanding but extremely rewarding. The guides were super friendly and professional and I would recommend this to anyone who is up to it. If you're not up to it, to at least the mini-trek. More

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Buenos Aires
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Big Ice was just amazing, you feel like you're in the middle of a desert of snow ! It is quite demanding physically-wise, but completely worth it ! The guides are great, very confident, very helpful, and the landscapes are truly georgeous ! Expensive but worth the upgrade from the mini trekking ! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Arrived in town the evening before with no ideas or plans, but our host at our hotel had us booked in within minutes of a recommendation. Pick up was prompt. Cash is required for the park entry fee, and not included with the fare. With an hour or so at the public viewing area, it was then off to the... More

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Los Angeles
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

When I was planning my visit to the south part of Argentina, I was a little worried about the services this agency might be offering, but after my return from the Big Ice Adventure tour, I can only say great things about this organization. The only thing missing during our tour was time to enjoy the scenery. I would highly... More

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Connecticut
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

1 hour ride across face of Perito Moreno. Very crowded and touristy. OK boat trip and view of the glacier but the walking alleries in the national park have a better, less crowded view of Perito Moreno Glacier. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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We did the Mini Trekking tour because we wanted to hike on the glacier, and that was definitely the highlight. Our guide was great, trekking with crampons was fun once you got used to it, and we learned about the glacier. Wouldn't have needed to be there longer for the Big Ice Trek though. Everything else about the tour/company, however,... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

I was there actually in March/April of 2010. These guys took us out hiking on the Perito Morena glacier and it was an amazing experience. One for all to do, ice caves, rivers, amazing colors, WELL WORTH IT!!! More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012

We did the "Big Ice" trek as part of our stay in El Calafate and it was brilliant. The whole day was really well organised and we felt safe and happy for the whole day! The trek is amazing and it's so much fun to get on the ice away from everyone. The groups were nice and small. We were... More

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Buenos Aires
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

We used this company for a full day trip to the glacier that included an hour and a half trek on the glacier and a visit to the viewing balconies. They were highly professional from the start to the finish and we would definitely recommend them. The national park guide was bilingual and gave us some really interesting information about... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

The guides were smart, funny, and very skilled. They saved at least three hikers from falling down, and they are very attentive to everyone while on the glacier. The hike itself is amazing -- hiking up and down a glacier! The guides were very willing to answer questions and explain everything, and they were also very willing to take pictures... More

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