{"id":338,"date":"2026-03-19T23:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/?post_type=trip&#038;p=338"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:27:51","slug":"southern-ice-fields-circo-los-altares","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/en\/trip\/southern-ice-fields-circo-los-altares\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Ice Fields: Circo Los Altares"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: right;\"><button class=\"wtrvl-checkout_button\" id=\"wetravel_button_widget\" data-env=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\" data-version=\"v0.4\" data-uid=\"2373041\" data-uuid=\"8925019197\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=8925019197\" style=\"background-color:#c75d35;color:#ffffff;border: 0px;border-radius: 5px;font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;font-weight: 400;font-size: 14px;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;text-transform: capitalize;padding: 13px 24px;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;line-height: 14px;display: inline-block; cursor: pointer;\">Book Now<\/button><\/div> <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Poppins\" rel=\"stylesheet\"> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wetravel.com\/widgets\/embed_checkout.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book Now<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[31,30],"activities":[40,35,43],"trip_types":[52],"difficulty":[50],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-338","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-campo-de-hielo-sur","destination-villa-ohiggins","activities-montanismo","activities-outdoor","activities-trekking","trip_types-adventure-expeditions","difficulty-explorador"],"packages_ids":[],"trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":true,"duration":60,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"code":"WTE-308","price":"","has_sale":false,"sale_price":"","discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"CLP","symbol":"&#36;"},"duration":{"days":15,"nights":14,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"days"},"min_pax":2,"max_pax":6,"discount_value":0,"discount_label":null,"primary_category":0,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":340,\"width\":\"236px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"0.7500083230682159\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"right\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ruta-Glaciar-Chico-Campo-de-Hielo-Sur-Patagonia-Aysen-Chile-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-340\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500083230682159;width:236px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For many, Patagonia evokes an image of wildlife, nature, and the freedom that comes with the figure of the gaucho. Located on the southern tip of the continent, the region offers endless possibilities to explore the beauty and simplicity of our natural world. In this land of mysteries, lies one of its most iconic treasures, Ice Fields. The southern Patagonian ice field is a large expanse of continental ice, located in the Patagonian Andes, on the border between Argentina and Chile, extending for more than 350 km along the Andes mountain range.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Southern Ice Fields, a vast ocean of millennia-old ice in the heart of Patagonia, is much more than just a towering landscape. With about 13,000 square kilometers of interconnected glaciers, it is the second largest non-polar ice sheet on the planet, after Greenland.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During the last glaciation, more than 20,000 years ago, ice shaped fjords, lakes and mountains, shaping the majestic Patagonian landscape. Here, eternal winds and relentless rains work alongside the ice to tell stories of transformation and resilience.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":341,\"width\":\"377px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.779332777358954\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Campo-de-Hielo-Sur-Patagonia-Aysen-Chile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.779332777358954;width:377px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This natural colossus also bears witness to human feats. From the explorations of cartographers such as Alberto de Agostini to modern incursions, every step on the ice reflects perseverance. Indigenous cultures also left their mark here, living on the edge of this icy realm.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Today, the Southern Ice Fields face the impact of climate change. Its glaciers, which have been keepers of secrets for centuries, are receding alarmingly, raising questions about their future and humanity's role in preserving it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"35px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->","cost_includes":"Transporte: Desde y hacia el Aeropuerto de Balmaceda. Transporte privado para todos los traslados terrestres y acu\u00e1ticos.\nAlojamiento: En Coihaique: habitaciones compartidas en hotel local. En ubicaciones intermedias: caba\u00f1as compartidas. Durante la expedici\u00f3n: campamentos equipados (carpas de expedici\u00f3n, equipo de cocina, etc.).\nComidas: Cena de bienvenida. En ubicaciones intermedias y durante los d\u00edas de expedici\u00f3n: desayuno, raciones de marcha, almuerzo y cena incluidos. Agua y bebidas calientes siempre disponibles en los campamentos.\nGu\u00edas: Gu\u00edas experimentados y multiling\u00fces provistos para la actividad.\nEquipo: Equipo grupal de expedici\u00f3n. Equipo de seguridad y emergencia: Radios, comunicaciones satelitales (InReach), botiqu\u00edn de primeros auxilios.\nOtros: Apoyo en la obtenci\u00f3n de permisos necesarios. Tarifas y cargos de entrada a parques nacionales, seg\u00fan lo descrito en el programa.","cost_excludes":"Transporte: Pasajes a\u00e9reos desde el lugar de origen hasta el aeropuerto de Balmaceda.\nAlojamiento: Tenga en cuenta que el alojamiento fuera del programa de viaje programado, como noches adicionales de hotel debido a cambios en el itinerario, no est\u00e1 cubierto y puede generar costos adicionales.\nComidas: El d\u00eda de llegada a Coyhaique, el almuerzo no est\u00e1 incluido. Las solicitudes ser\u00e1n consideradas y atendidas siempre que sea posible; sin embargo, pueden aplicarse cargos adicionales. Bebidas extra en restaurantes, campamentos y\/o refugios, incluidas bebidas alcoh\u00f3licas y art\u00edculos similares, no est\u00e1n incluidas.\nGu\u00edas: Las propinas no est\u00e1n incluidas. Se pueden organizar porteadores, pero implicar\u00e1 un costo adicional.\nEquipo: Equipo personal (ver lista de equipo recomendado). Seguro personal de viaje internacional, accidentes y salud. (Ver p\u00e1gina de Seguridad).\nOtros: Servicios en Santiago si lo requiere, con gusto le ayudaremos a organizar traslados, alojamiento, recorridos por la ciudad, etc. Por favor cont\u00e1ctenos si lo necesita. Permisos adicionales, actualmente no se anticipan costos extra por permisos. Si esto cambia, los participantes ser\u00e1n informados y deber\u00e1n cubrir estos gastos adicionales.\nCualquier otro servicio no incluido en el programa.","itineraries":[],"faqs":[{"title":"What level of physical fitness is required?","content":"<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>This experience is classified as: <strong>\u201cExplorer \u2013 Demanding.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You must feel comfortable walking more than 10 km per day, carrying gear, and traversing snow, ice, and rocky terrain.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Good balance, endurance, and prior mountain trekking experience are strongly recommended.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->"},{"title":"How long is the trip and what is the itinerary?","content":"<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 14 to 16 days <\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> Arrival in Coyhaique (Day 1), expedition across glaciers and mountains (Days 2\u201314), return to Coyhaique (Day 15). <\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Expect long trekking days<\/strong> (8\u20139 hours, 10\u201312 km daily) with some \u201ceffort days\u201d lasting over 16 hours and covering up to 18 km.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->"},{"title":"What is the best season to go?","content":"<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>From November to March is ideal.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Inside the ice field, daytime temperatures usually range between \u20131\u00b0C and \u20134\u00b0C.<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>In summer, you can expect up to 16 hours of daylight.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The weather is highly unpredictable: sun, rain, snow, or strong winds can all occur in a single day.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->"},{"title":"How many people are required for the trip to take place?","content":"<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>A minimum of 3 participants is required. <\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Small groups ensure safety and teamwork during glacier crossings.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->"},{"title":"What equipment should I bring?","content":"<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Personal trekking gear<\/strong> (trekking boots, layered apparel, rainproof gear, backpack)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Trekking poles are highly recommended.<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Group expedition gear<\/strong> (ropes, glacier equipment) is organized by the guides, but each traveler must carry their essential personal items.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->"},{"title":"How challenging is the terrain?","content":"<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Patagonian mountains are not extremely high, but they are steep and rugged. <\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Trails include loose rock, mud, snow, and ice. 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