Top El Calafate Bus Tours

See some of the world’s most amazing glaciers on this full-day tour of Lake Argentino. View multiple glaciers from the ship including Upsala and Perito Moreno, as you cruise down the Iceberg Canal. Choose between classic or gourmet options with enhanced viewing platforms, and packages that include hassle-free round-trip transfers.

Check out the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, which can reach up to over 260ft (80m) high, on this full day trek, either guided or non-guided- your choice. You'll have a chance to walk along the glacier walkways, and get tons of photos from viewpoints along the way. This tour starts in Los Glaciares National park, which is about 50m (80km) from El Calafate.

Break less of a sweat than you would on traditional El Chaltén hiking tours on a gentle trekking day trip that’s ideal for less-experienced walkers. You’ll embark on two low-exertion walks that still reveal spectacular views of the landscapes, at a relaxed pace that’s tailored to the whole group.

Experience the majestic icy expanse of the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Enjoy views of the peaks of Los Glaciares National Park with a professional guide, and take an optional boat ride on Lago Argentino for an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation. You might even witness the glacier’s signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs.

Discover the magical town of El Chaltén, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and glaciers, with a live bilingual guide. We will give you an unforgettable experience, specially designed for you, without mass tours. This experience is ideal for people who want to tour this area of Patagonia at their own pace. Since it is a private tour, you can stop to see animals and contemplate the landscape as long as you want. It will depart from El Calafate to El Chaltén in the morning, and stop at viewpoints and historical points. Upon arriving in El Chaltén, you can do two self-guided hikes of low difficulty: 1. Chorrillo del salto: 1 km in total 2. Condors viewpoint. 3 km in total If you are an adventure lover, you can replace these two hikes with a medium-intensity trail, totaling 8 kilometers, that ends at Laguna Capri. This service includes: Private transfer Bilingual tour guide ✔️Onboard Wi-Fi connection (Starlink) Trekking poles

Take a break from typical tours and enjoy a unique experience at the Perito Moreno Glacier, sailing up close to the beautiful glacier. Stroll around the glacier and witness ice formations and on the scenic trail along the lakeshore. Capture the beauty with plenty of photographs, creating memories that will last a lifetime with your friends and family. Enjoy this experience with a tour guide who makes the experience even fun and easier.

El Chaltén Express – Soft walks and unforgettable scenery The day begins at 7:30 am in El Calafate, and then travel 220 km to El Chaltén, crossing the Patagonian steppe. Along the way you stop at Estancia La Leona and, weather permitting, at the Viedma Glacier Lookout, overlooking the glacial valley and Fitz Roy and Torre hills. Already in El Chaltén, you have about 5 hours to tour the village inside the Los Glaciares National Park, making two low difficulty hikes with local guide : the first to the Mirador de los Condores (2 km, 100 m elevation), overlooking the Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the village; then, after homemade lunch (according to option chosen), you visit the Chorrillo del Salto, a waterfall accessible by a 500 meters trail. Return to El Calafate begins at 16:00, arriving at hotels between 18:30 and 19:00.

"Minitrekking 2" began operating in 2023 and is the best alternative for travelers wishing to hike longer on the Perito Moreno Glacier. This tour offers an intermediate-level hike (more demanding than the Minitrekking but not as difficult as the Big Ice). You’ll hike about 3 miles (5 km) instead of the minitrek’s nearly 2 miles (3 km). When you book, you can include pick-up in El Calafate or meet directly at Puerto Bajo Las Sombras. Starting with a boat tour along Perrito Moreno's south wall, you’ll reach the shore and then hike to the glacier´s moraine. Your group will continue until reaching the ice hike’s starting point, where you’ll put on your crampons before getting onto the glacier. Let´s begin!! For almost two hours, hike on the glacier using crampons. After, take a short walk to a waterfall and finally, get back onboard to return to the port. The package with pick-up also includes a one-hour visit to the footbridges of Perito Moreno before returning to El Calafate.

Trekking on a glacier is a big adventure, but it doesn’t need to take up precious planning time or cause any stress. This guided tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier area in Los Glaciares National Park takes you on a hassle-free hike across some of Patagonia’s most stunning glaciers. All necessary equipment is included, plus your guides provide information about the area’s history and culture as you go.

Admire the UNESCO-listed Perito Moreno Glacier and the spectacular landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park from two different perspectives on a day trip from El Calafate. Not only will you enjoy ample time to see the glacier from the boardwalks, you’ll also get closer to the ice during a boat trip on Argentino Lake (Lago Argentino).

This is a unique experience that will allow you to spend a magnificent day visiting the most spectacular Glacier! One of the seven most wonderful places in the world according to The Condé Nast Traveler magazine: Perito Moreno Glacier! We leave early in the morning from El Calafate, and after 80 km, we arrive at the walkway area in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. During the day, you will have time to walk around the walkways that connect different viewpoints through paths and stairs, where you can enjoy various views of this spectacular glacier. Upgrade your experience sailing for approximately 1 hour through the Rich Branch of Argentino Lake at a distance of 150 meters from the South face of Perito Moreno Glacier! You should purchase the National Park entrance tickets on the webpage. The one you need to buy is for Rio Mitre & Glaciar Perito Moreno 1-day option. You can also purchase the entrance the day of the tour, in cash or by credit card at the park entrance.

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in just one day is easy on this guided tour from El Calafate with hotel pickup included. An early-morning departure helps you beat the crowds, so you can wander along the walkways in front of the glacier without too much interference once you arrive. Then, get close within 490 feet (150 meters) of the glacier on a sailing tour around the south face (available as an upgrade option upon checkout).

Travel to Torres del Paine in a rugged adventure truck, using an unpaved short cut to shave hours from your time in transit. That means more time in Torres del Paine National Park, where you’ll spend the morning hiking to viewpoints with spectacular perspectives on the mountain landscape. After a provided, picnic lunch, set out on a 2-hour hike to Lake Pehoé and Lake Nordenskjöld.

Discover the natural beauty of Los Glaciares National Park with a full-day excursion from El Calafate. Travel along the Provincial Road to the National Park and admire views of the Patagonian Steppe and the Magellanic forest. Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier and enjoy free time to walk around independently and see several views of the glacier.

This full-day cruise by MarPatag offers the most complete navigation in Los Glaciares National Park, visiting the Upsala, Spegazzini, and Perito Moreno glaciers in one day. Sail aboard a modern vessel with panoramic windows and outdoor decks for continuous glacier views. Enjoy personalized service, onboard commentary, and the option to upgrade to a gourmet lunch for a memorable Patagonian experience. Unlike other tours, this route includes the Icebergs Channel and the north face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, making it the most comprehensive cruise from El Calafate. Passengers can also disembark at Puerto Moreno to explore the walkways overlooking the Perito Moreno Glacier, adding a unique land perspective to the experience.

Between its historical sites and its natural beauty, El Chalten has plenty to offer curious visitors. This day trip is an easy way to visit the town and its surroundings: admire views of Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy as you trek to a condor lookout point, historical inn, and panoramic view points. This tour includes a mix of transportation by foot and by vehicle, and includes a sit-down lunch.

The El Calafate Glacier Boat Tour is the most extensive boat tour available in Glaciares National Park. Onboard a modern cruise vessel, your group will sail across Lake Argentino and visit the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim, and Seco Glaciers. It’s the only boat tour that allows you to see all five of the park’s main glaciers in a single day. During the tour, you’ll also take a one-hour walk through the forest on Puesto de Las Vacas, a small island in the Spegazzini Channel. To finish, you’ll enjoy a delicious Patagonian meal served onboard. The tour offers three transportation options: Tour with transfers + Perito Moreno visit: Includes the boat trip, round-trip transfers from El Calafate, and a visit to the Perito Moreno walkways. Highly recommended! Tour with transfers: Includes the boat tour and round-trip transfers from El Calafate. Tour without transfers: Includes only the boat tour; you’ll need to get to the port on your own.

Take the stress out of planning a trip to El Perito Moreno Glacier with this full-day tour from El Cafate, which includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate, a boat ride from Bajo de las Sombras port, and crampons so that you can safely and efficiently navigate the ice. You just need to pack your own lunch.

Most tours overlook the gems of El Calafate in favor of natural wonders, but there's plenty to see and do in the town itself. Tour El Calafate and the Walichu Caves' ancient art on this coach tour that reveals the history and unique geological features of this region. Visit the banks of Lago Argentino to view the rock paintings in Walichu Caves, which date back 4,000 years. Enjoy an informative tour of Old Town Calafate, including the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center.

Exploring Patagonia can be difficult to navigate on your own. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and planning the logistics with this 9-day tour of multinational highlights. From a cruise along the UNESCO-listed Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina to a trek through Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, see alpine lakes and meadows, jagged mountain peaks, and ancient glaciers as you travel through some of the most breathtaking scenery in South America. Enjoy a balance of scheduled activities and leisure time to pursue additional hiking or explore the Patagonian towns of El Calafate, El Chalten, and Puerto Natales.

Guarantee to have no problems when you arrive in the city, we are the only agency in the city, with presence in El Calafate Airport, to receive you when you arrive in the city. Transfer from the airport to the hotel is by carpooling and arranged according to flight number. Staff wait for you in the arrival area with a sign with your name on it.

Discover the delights of El Chalten on a day trip from El Calafate that saves you the hassle of planning and booking your transfers and activities. Letting someone else drive means you can keep your eyes fixed firmly on the scenery along the way, while traveling in a climate-controlled vehicles lets you cover more natural highlights in less time.

Reaching Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate involves an 80-kilometer journey, but the scenery starts well before the walkways. A bilingual guide accompanies the shared tour for up to 18 travelers through Patagonian landscapes, including Lake Argentino, forests, streams, and snow-capped mountains. At Los Glaciares National Park, walk the viewing platforms at your own pace, with time for photos from the Main and Lower Balconies.