PERITO MORENO

KAYAKING EXPERIENCE

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A unique opportunity to kayak r ight in front of the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier!

If you have been in Patagonia, Argentina, then you know that Perito Moreno Glacier is an absolute must in your bucket list for any nature-lover.

Perito Moreno Glacier, with its staggering 250 square kilometres of ice formation and towering 74 metres height above the water, is renowned for its active behaviour has the ice can move up to two metres a day, while its mass retract from about the same, creating spectacular ice falls. The glacier itself is an extraordinary site to be seen at least once in a l i fe time, but its surroundings with snow peak mountains is also awe-inspiring.

While most visitors will come and see the glacier from the distance of the ‘Pasarelas’ (wooden footbridge) where you walk with fantastic views, or via a short cruise to see this unique spectacle on earth, we offer you the opportunity to experience it the Wildthentic way: from your kayak, closer to nature and in perfect harmony with your surroundings for a different perspective to this great highlight, one that shall stay with you forever.

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This is a unique excursion in Perito Moreno, the first time anyone is ever able to kayak in this highly protected area and with a fantast ic team of expert guides who were running the very successful Upsala Kayak Experience until the melting ice and retracting glacier created the need for an alternative. And what an alternative!

The Perito Moreno Kayak Experience is a full day from your hotel in El Calafate, taking you to kayak in front of the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, at water level, with no engine but silence only broken by the ice calving. It is not necessary to have experience on the activity and the technical equipment is included.

After an hour drive to the park we welcome to our lovely dome where our expert guides will explain the techniques of the activity and security measures with a warm up before starting our expedition on the kayaks, surrounded by outstanding landscape and mountains. We paddle in Lago Argentino and across the north side of the glacier, for up to two hours approximately (depending on weather conditions and physical conditions

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of the group) with the except ional v iew of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares.

If you don’t have any previous experience on the activity, don’t worry about it, the paddling pace will be slow and our team is always checking and adjusting to the group’s physical level.

After the kayaking experience, we all return to our dome, where your packed lunch (meat or vegetarian Sandwich + petit four + fruit + beverage) will be provided along with hot drinks and snacks.

You will have plenty of time to explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site of Perito Moreno Glacier after your excursion and walk the dedicated footbridge for an astonishing view of the site.

We reunite at the dome at 17:30 before to head back to town. It will take approximately one and a half hours to drive back to your hotel in El Calafate.

The experience is intimate with only 16 passengers plus our staff. It is available from August till May, daily.

So now, the question is: if you are planning to go to El Calafate on your next trip, are you going to miss this amazing experience? We hope to meet you there!

I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T IO N: • Minimun age: 14 years old • Previous kayaking experience is not

needed. • Kayaks are double, stable, with rudder. • Included equipment: kayaks, oars, Gore-Tex

dry suit, boots, life jacket. • Physical level of difficulty: average.

D E S C R I P T I O N Kayaking the North side of stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. S T A R T I N G T IM E 8:00 am D E P A R T U R E P O I N T Pick up from your hotel in El Calafate D U R A T I O N Full day. From 8:00 till 18:30 (approx) R E T U R N D E T A IL S Returns to original departure point H I G H S E A S O N From 1st November to 31st March L O W S E A S O N From 1st April to 31st May & 1st August to 31st October

Experience Agenda & Notes

N O T E S Group size: Min 2 – Max 16 Age restrictions: Minimum age: 14 Difficulty: Average. On windy day the current might be a little strong but monitored by our guides and zodiac safety support Inclusions: Transportation from/to El Calafate, Lunch box, hot drinks and snacks, technical equipment, USB with pictures of your activity. Technical equipment provided: Gore-Tex dry suit, thermal suit, life vest, boots. Exclusion: National Park Fee: must be purchased locally Voucher info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this experience. Local operator information: Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Cancelation policy: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

E X P E R I E N C E A G E N D A • 8:00 Pick up at the hotels and transfer to Los

Glaciares National Park, Pasarelas car park (76km).

• 10:00 Arrival at the base of operations. Welcome at

our dome. Meeting with the group in the dome to get dressed and have the briefing about the activity then walk to the entrance of the river and talk from the guide on technique and safety.

• The adventure begins! • From 11:00-13:00 – kayaking in Lago Argentino in

front of Perito Moreno Glacier. • 13:00 Return to the dome, get changed and collect

your USB with great memories of the activity. The guides suggest short trails to do on your own until the time of the activity and of course the walk on the footbridge with great viewpoints of the glacier.

• 13:30-17:30 – Exploring Perito Moreno Glacier • 17:30 – Meet at the dome and return to El Calafate • 19:00 approx – Arrival at the hotel