All El Calafate Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 4

El Calafate: Full Day to Viedma Glacier and Chorrillo del Salto

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the Perito Moreno Glacier with Patagonia Dreams. Visit the walkways of the imposing Perito Moreno Glacier at your own pace or accompanied by our expert guides, who will help you interpret every detail of this unique landscape. Complete the experience with a one-hour sail in front of the majestic glacier walls, which reach up to 80 meters high above the lake. Hopefully, you’ll be able to witness spectacular icefalls while capturing unforgettable photos. An unmissable experience in one of the most impressive natural icons on the planet.

Visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Step into the wilds of Patagonia with this 4-day El Calafate adventure. Stand before the massive Perito Moreno Glacier and feel the power of ice crashing into turquoise waters. Sail across Lago Argentino for jaw-dropping glacier views, then head off the beaten path to hidden caves with ancient rock art on the Nativo Experience. Taste the flavors of Patagonia, breathe in endless landscapes, and capture moments you’ll never forget. Optional flights from Buenos Aires make it effortless to start this adventure in style. For over 20 years, Signature DMC has specialized in crafting unforgettable experiences, not just trips. Recognized as one of the best in Argentina and South America, we connect cultures through extraordinary journeys.

4 Days El Calafate Tour with Optional Flights from Buenos Aires

Price varies by group size

Big Ice Perito Moreno Trek with Walkways and Navigation

Hike to the glacier for an unforgettable experience!

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Take an unforgettable Patagonian adventure from El Calafate! Travel Route 40 to Tunnel Bay Port and navigate the turquoise waters of Lake Viedma with breathtaking views of the Huemul Massif. Enjoy a gentle hike to a panoramic viewpoint and marvel at the imposing Viedma Glacier, the largest in Argentina. End the day exploring the charming village of El Chaltén before returning to El Calafate.

Glacier Viedma Navigation and Trekking

Escape the crowds and venture off-road in Patagonia’s rugged mountains. With a local guide and a 4WD, explore steep trails that many travelers miss, including the Calafate Stream Canyon, the Huyliche mountain range, and high viewpoints overlooking Lake Argentino. For an even more adventurous descent, choose to hike or zip-line down the mountains, then refuel with a delicious lunch at a local estancia.

El Calafate 4WD Adventure with Lunch and Optional Hike-Zipline

I lived the unique experience of walking on one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. For about an hour, you will explore its crevasses, caves and formations accompanied by specialized guides. The excursion includes a sailing through the South Arm of Lake Argentina, which offers breathtaking views of the glacier from the water. At the end, you will enjoy a toast with views and walk the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park. Depending on the contracted option, the experience may include transfer to and from your hotel, or take place without transfers. A complete and unforgettable adventure in the heart of Patagonia.

Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Experience

El Calafate: Gourmet Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers

See more glaciers and mountains on a full-day small-group excursion to El Chalten. Travel along Argentina’s iconic Route 40 from El Calafate with included hotel pickup to reach towering Mt. Fitz Roy. Enjoy a boat ride across Lago del Desierto to the Vespignani Glacier reserve where you can walk self-guided paths to glacial and mountain viewpoints. A lunch box is provided during the tour.

El Chalten Full Day to Lago del Desierto & Glaciar Vespignani

13 hoursFree Cancellation

El Calafate Airport Private Transfer

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Perito Moreno Glacier Kayaking Tour Discover the tallest ice wall in the Americas from a unique perspective with this unforgettable kayaking experience at Perito Moreno Glacier. Paddle through the icy waters of Lake Argentino, surrounded by breathtaking Patagonian scenery and floating icebergs. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure inside Los Glaciares National Park that brings you up close to one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders. ‍‍‍ Small Group Experience – Maximum 16 participants Season – Available from August to May Departures – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Pick up from El Calafate available

Kayaking at Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate.

Transfers from the Airport to El Calafate with City Tour

30 minutesFree Cancellation

"Glaciares Gourmet" - Maria Turquesa Cruiser Navigation (classic)

Secure your transfer with complete peace of mind by booking in advance. We offer an efficient, punctual transportation service designed for your comfort. Our highly trained drivers and well-maintained vehicles ensure a safe and pleasant journey from your departure point to your destination. Forget about long waits or last-minute arrangements — once your reservation is confirmed, you’ll receive all the necessary information for a smooth and easy meeting. Travel with confidence and enjoy a mobility experience designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

Private Transfer from El Calafate Airport (FTE)

20 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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.

Full-Day Cruise to Upsala, Spegazzini & Moreno Glaciers– MarPatag

Full Day Laguna de los Tres Trek to Fitz Roy from El Calafate

16 hoursFree Cancellation

Adventure on Ice: MiniTrekking in the Perito Moreno Glacier

No visit to Argentine Patagonia is complete without visiting the UNESCO-listed Perito Moreno Glacier, and this tour takes care of all the pesky logistics so that you don’t have to worry about spending vacation time planning. Hotel transfers mean you don’t need to find a meeting point, while exploring with a guide ensures that you delve deeper into the glacier’s geology than you could alone.

Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Glaciers Gourmet Perito Moreno Navigation Full Service & Transfer

An unforgettable journey from your hotel in El Calafate to the Northern gateway of Los Glaciares National Park awaits. As you travel across the Patagonian steppe, the chance to spot native birds such as Andean Condors, Caranchos, and Chimangos will connect you with the region's rich biodiversity. This service includes ample time to enjoy a drive that reveals breathtaking landscapes and traditional Estancias (ranches), creating a trip filled with culture and nature. Perfect for adventure and photography enthusiasts looking to capture the true essence of Patagonia. El Chaltén is the only village located within Los Glaciares National Park. It serves as the gateway to the world-class trekking trails surrounding the peaks of Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy to the northwest. Near Fitz Roy, a popular trail leads to the iconic Laguna de los Tres viewpoint. Just northwest of the village lies Laguna Capri, offering stunning mountain vistas. The heart of the village is San Martín Street, lined with charming local shops and gear stores.

Direct Private Transfer: El Calafate Airport to El Chaltén

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

This unique Patagonian tour combines natural beauty and glacier exploration on a shared cruise. It includes transfers to and from your hotel, ensuring a convenient start and finish. You'll visit multiple glaciers, including Upsala, Spegazzini, and the iconic Perito Moreno, each with its unique allure. Up-close encounters with colossal glaciers and floating icebergs create awe-inspiring moments. Guided walks offer unique perspectives, with the option to descend in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier for added adventure. Scenic navigations through picturesque landscapes provide ample photography opportunities. Depending on the season, wildlife sightings may be possible. To enhance the experience, a gourmet meal amidst the stunning natural backdrop is included. Plus, you can elevate your journey with the Maria Turqueza shared cruise, providing a VIP balcony for an exclusive and luxurious perspective of these remarkable natural wonders.

Full Day on Board Maria Turquesa Cruise and Perito Moreno Glacier

Once aboard our comfortable boats, we will navigate through the Boca del Diablo and head towards the Upsala Channel. Here, you will experience the unparalleled sensation of sailing among icebergs, some of very large size, that have broken off from the Upsala Glacier. It’s truly a wonderful and unique experience! Next, we will navigate towards the Spegazzini Channel, which offers unique views of incredible hanging glaciers such as the Seco Glacier, the Heim Sur Glacier, and the Peineta Glacier, all of which are the prelude to the main spectacle: the impressive Spegazzini Glacier. The largest of them all, it awaits you with a majestic view standing over 135 meters high. To crown this moment, we will disembark at Base Spegazzini right in front of the glacier to enjoy our modern Spegazzini Refuge, which is equipped with all the services you need during your day. This will allow you to live truly unique moments with its stunning panoramic views

Glaciers Navigation: The highest glacier in the world Spegazzini

Our bus will take you to Los Glaciares National Park, we will board a boat that will take us through Lago Rico From there, we will undertake a 30-minute walk with impressive views of the southern wall of the Glacier. Stay alert in case you witness any spectacular ice calving! During this hike, you will have the opportunity to admire the intense and varied shades of blue and white of the glacier. The total route is approximately 1 hour and a half, through a natural terrain of sand and stones with some slopes and stairs. The path will take you along the coast of the lake and through a lush forest with views of the Glacier. After the hike, we will take the boat again to enjoy a unique view of the south face of the glacier from the water. To finish this experience, we will return to the walkways where you will have 2 hours to enjoy the impressive panoramic views offered by this unique place in the world.

El Calafate Trekking through the Blue Forest Walkways and Navigation

...

3 4 5

...

Must-Dos in El Calafate

1 / 2

What are people saying about El Calafate

El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

Mercy_R, Oct 2026

Awesome!

This is a wonderful tour and we had an awesome tour guide, Carla was so awesome, she speaks good English and she makes sure she will translate first in English before the Spanish. She is kind and friendly, any questions we have she answers us. She even accompany us all the way to the view point. And we were so lucky, the Fitz Roy mountain should up, the very tip end, it was clear. The El Chalten town is beautiful, it’s kind a of rich town. And the lunch was served it was good!

Adventure Horseback Riding on Cerro Frias

Daniel_S, Sep 2026

Great Beginner Horseback Experience in Beautiful Surroundings

I very much enjoyed this tour. I booked it at the last minute and ended up alone on the tour, but Matthias's attention was great. I had never ridden a horse anywhere meaningful, but had no trouble keeping up. The landscape is gorgeous, the estancia is elegant, and I had a good lunch to follow up. I would recommend this more for groups or for the evening times when available.

Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier

Theresa_G, May 2026

Great trip to see glacier

The tour was vey good. I was the only English speaking passenger but our guide was very patient and explained everything in English. The optional boat ride was fun, but if you do not have mobility issues, I suggest you just hike the same portion of the glacier that the boat navigates to. The photos of the boat tour are not too accurate because it looks like the boat really gets close to the glacier, but it does not. It is still a distance away but you can always zoom in. Spectacular! I liked the yellow portion of the walkway, got to see another side of the glacier. We had a wonderful Guide, Rebecca, and great driver, Lucas.

Torres Del Paine Full Day Overland Truck 4x4 from El Calafate

Amy_P, Apr 2026

Absolutely stunning...

Absolutely stunning mountain scenery! Great tour guide. Excellent way to see the mountains in an efficient and safe way. Lovely hike. Nice boxed lunch. Lots of stops to allow for restroom breaks, souvenir shopping, coffee/food, passports review, etc. Highly recommend!

Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari

Nancy_G, Apr 2026

The guide adds a lot to this experience.

It was a a great way to visit Perito Moreno Glacier. Our guide, Anahi, is fluent in both English and Spanish and did a wonderful job interpreting where we were and what we saw. She was well versed in the flora and fauna and history of the region. She explained everything very clearly. Super enjoyable thanks to her good energy and guidance. Appreciated being pickup and dropped off at my hostel. Nice touch.

Full Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier including Navigation

Thomas_W, Mar 2026

Perito Moreno Glacier

The drive from El Calafate is about 2.5 hours. On the way you stop at several spots for photographs of Lake Argentina and landscapes. After you enter the national park we drove to some catamarans, boarding one to go to within 200 meters of the south face of the Perito Moreno glacier. Afterwards we went to a restaurant located near walking paths that provide views of the north and south face of the glaciers. The paths are very well constructed but there are hundreds of steps down and them back up. The views were amazing. We saw and heard “calving” of the glacier (where pieces break off and fall into the lake). The drive back was just over an hour.

Minitrekking Perito Moreno: Ice hiking tour (optional transfers)

Parul_S, Mar 2026

Tremendous experience ! Not to be missed

This was a unique experience to get up close and into a glacier. Our guides Matti and Johnny were amazing, helping all of us up and down the steep parts! Taking pictures in all the really picturesque spots. It was so well organized , even tea and coffee after completing the trek. There was an awesome surprise at the end of the trek which you’ve got to do the trek to find out!!

Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate

Melissa_B, Feb 2026

We enjoyed this...

We enjoyed this excursion. The time flies by quickly and our guide Noella was good at providing information during the more monotonous parts (the drive back and forth). Everything was clearly explained, obviously slightly better in Spanish, but still more than sufficiently in English. The glacier itself is amazing and we enjoyed having the time to do both the boat ride and the walkways, as they provide different but valuable perspectives. I've heard people say that this can be expensive compared to just going it alone, and while that may be true, the convenience of having everything handled and not driving ourselves was worth it for us.

Perito Moreno boat tour from El Calafate: Glaciares Gourmet

Natasha_W, Feb 2026

Highly recommended

The experience was amazing. Absolute would recommend. Staff were friendly and very informative. The views were stunning, they give you ample time in front of each glacier they take you to see so you can truly enjoy it and take in the magnificent views. The food was good but the dessert was amazing. Truly a wonderful experience from start to finish.

Kayak Perito Moreno Gateways Lunch and Transfer from Calafate

Frank_P, Feb 2026

Great Experience. Great Staff. Truly Beautiful

Very helpful team. Nice focus on enjoying the quiet and beauty of the glacier. Very willing to help take pictures and give you the most enjoyable natural experience you can. Help them out by having a tether for your phone/camera so they don't have to worry about dropping YOUR phone while they're helping take a picture of you.

13-Day Best of Patagonia Tour from El Calafate to Ushuaia: Los Glaciares, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego National Parks

David_G, Dec 2025

4.8 rather than a 5

Overall, I gave the tour a rating of 5 but it isnt perfect. Some hotels were excellent, others were a little less so. All the tour operators and guides were Amazing. The biggest thing you should know when booking this tour is it isn't really one (1) tour, its about 6-7. And in many cases you are on your own to get to the place to be picked up...like the bus station where you travel between cities. This was a surprise to me. Maybe i didn't read the instructions well enough. This made the trip a little more intimidating, but it worked out and we don't regret taking it. If I had a chance to rate them differently it would be a 4.8.

Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Tour

Krzysztof_B, Oct 2025

The trek is easy and...

The trek is easy and offers an incredible ex The trek is easy and offers an incredible experience. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting this place due to the variable weather conditions. You can take perfect photos during the trek, and the weather can be adjusted, with perfect lighting. The guides are very friendly and contribute to the atmosphere. I highly recommend it.