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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.

Delve into the rich biodiversity of Peninsula Valdes (Valdes Peninsula)—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on a Shared tour that comes with the undivided attention of your guide. Heighten your chances of spotting elephant seals and sea lions, and enjoy a relaxed walking tour of Puerto Pirámides city.

Many travelers to Ushuaia head straight out on a day trip or cruise, but there’s plenty to see in Argentina’s southernmost city, too. On this tour, hop aboard a double-decker bus and enjoy live commentary from your guide as you pass key landmarks such as the old prison and the End of the World Museum. From the top deck, admire spectacular views of Le Martial Glacier and the Beagle Channel.

Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with bilingual tour guide and round trip transfer to the hotel. Walk the 5 kilometers of footbridges located in front of the Glacier to see this wonder of nature from all possible angles. The must visit if you travel to El Calafate with a spectacular price. Buy online with complete peace of mind and the support of an official agency.

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.

We set sail from the local tourist pier crossing the wide Bay of Ushuaia until we reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico. There we will sail around the Island of the Birds where we will be able to appreciate the Fuegian avifauna. We will observe: Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Vapor Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls. Then, we will approach Isla de los Lobos where we will be able to observe sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago. Arriving at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators), we will be able to see the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants while listening to the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes that he starred in 1930. We will make a descent in Puerto Karelo, belonging to the Bridges Islands, where you can visit genuine Yámana shell middens. This guided walk lasts approximately 20 minutes and concentrates us on a panoramic point where very good photographs can be taken.

Todo Glaciares, also known as All Glaciers, is one of the most popular boat tours in El Calafate. You will sail on Argentino lake to discover the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Peineta and Spegazzini glaciers. To complete the experience, you will disembark at Base Spegazzini, a facility equipped with a restaurant, cafeteria and rest area, surrounded by the Patagonian forest, which you will have the opportunity to explore on foot. Travellers love its terrace and viewpoint of the Spegazzini Glacier, perfect for taking photographs. You can choose the option of being picked up from El Calafate or arriving in your own vehicle. You can also enhance your experience by adding the Captain's Club, which includes a VIP cabin on the boat and a gourmet lunch at Base Spegazzini.

Argentina’s ‘Land of Fire’ is no less spectacular than the name suggests. Tundra, glaciers and snowy mountains scattered across an archipelago in the country’s far south, it’s a wild and rugged landscape, where penguins often outnumber people. Visit some of the most scenic spots, including the southern end of the Pan-American Highway, which starts in Canada, glacial lakes, and panoramic viewpoints over the Beagle Channel.

Peninsula Valdes tour it's one of the most fascinating in our area, in one regular day you will be able to enjoy the southern right whales, magellan penguins and the magnificent Elephant Seals. Our full day tour it's ready to start every morning from June to March, we will pick you up at any place around Puerto Madryn, and also we will drop you off at the same location. Our guide will tell you about the wildlife, cultural heritage and our local economy. Be ready to enjoy Península Valdes.

Unparalleled experience of sailing the Beagle Channel eastward enjoying the wonderful scenery of the channel and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base, and arrive at Martillo Island where we will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic Penguins and some specimens of Papua penguins.

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.

See Ushuaia and its surrounding wildlife as the native birds do on a small-group helicopter tour. Have your camera ready to capture this unique vantage point. After getting a good aerial look at Ushuaia's city center, the helicopter will pass over the Museo Maritimo & del Presidio de Ushuaia, then the Martial Glacier. As you cruise over each noteworthy location, your guide will provide commentary on the region's flora and fauna.

Prepare to be awed by one of the most memorable vistas of the Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day small-group hike from El Chaltén. Lace up your hiking boots and set out on an 8-mile (12km), 8-hour hike across the rugged Fitz Roy Valley. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views, but save space on your camera for the grand finale – the majestic glacial lake of Laguna de los Tres, set against a dramatic backdrop of Mount Fitz Roy.

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.

Only as a reference, we provide tours and tourist services, at the Puerto Madryn area, Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo with Trelew valley; we focus all our efforts on providing outstanding experiences in contact with wildlife. Besides our office in downtown Puerto Madryn, we also have desks at both of the city’s piers, and we have been providing shore excursions to cruise passengers for the last 17 seasons. All our tours start and finish at the pier. These rates includes vehicle up to 18 seats, with A/C, English speaking tour guide and box lunch (ham and cheese sandwich, granola bar, 1 Argentinean alfajor and 1 bottle of water) also you can choose between a vegetarian, or gluten free meals. We don't use coach buses for tours. If the ship doesn't dock, we don't charge anything, and if you prepaid for the whole tour or any kind of deposit, we will refund the 100% If you don't show up at the pier up to 45 minutes after the ship docks (NO SHOW) we will charge 100% of the rate

Embark on a scenic half-day hike through the Tierra Mayor Valley to the Emerald Lagoon (Laguna Esmeralda), a natural wonder that can only be reached on foot. Leave the navigating to your guide and focus on enjoying the views as you trek through the Coihues and Lengas forests, passing streams and peat bogs on route to the lagoon.

This tour is carried out within the maritime excursions in Ushuaia. Navigation through the Beagle Channel is one of the 3 must-see tours in Ushuaia. You will enjoy and navigate the waters of our ancestors, the Yámanas canoeists. Also, get to know our marine fauna. On the tour we will see: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los Lobos, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse and of course the Ushuaia penguins. We do this maritime tour through the Beagle Channel in Canoero Catamarans, the most modern fleet of catamarans in Ushuaia, 2018 and 2019 models.

Sail the Beagle Channel and enjoy panoramic views of Patagonia's coastline away from the land-based crowds on this full-day exploration of the waters of Tierra del Fuego. Leaving from Ushuaia, sail past several islands in the channel to admire the native plant and animal life, including sea lions and penguins.

Marvel at the incredible natural environment of Argentina and discover local wildlife on this guided tour. Admire views of the San Jose Gulf and Birds Island from Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino, before heading to the village of Puerto Piramides. Home to white sand beaches, this is the perfect opportunity for a restorative swim. Visit a majestic colony of elephant seals at Caleta Valdes before returning home.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and see some of the wildest areas of Tierra del Fuego with the help of a guide to show you the way. This small-group tour sees you hiking through tranquil valleys and forests toward the untouched Esmeralda Lagoon. It's a great choice for nature-lovers in Ushuaia.

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin with this half-day catamaran cruise from Ushuaia. After boarding at Puerto Turístico, sail down the Beagle Channel and marvel at panoramic views of scenic landscapes, explore Isla Bridges with an informative guide and see settlements of the indigenous Yámanas, and spot marine life at Isla de Lobos and Isla de los Pajaros.

We are a boutique receptive agency and our passion is to take care of every detail. Our proposal will make you feel the unique experience of having reached the true end of the Earth. During our tour to Tierra del Fuego National Park you will visit dramatic and surprising landscapes: lakes, mountains, flora and fauna; accompanied at all times by our fantastic and enthusiastic team of professional guides. At the end of the tour we will surprise you with a warm detail that will make this experience of reaching the end of the world even more unforgettable. IMPORTANT: - ADMISSION TO TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK IS MANDATORY, NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE. THE DOOMSDAY TRAIN IS NOT INCLUDED. IT IS OPTIONAL AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. A STOP IS MADE AT THE TRAIN STATION AT THE END OF THE WORLD FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TICKETS. WE HAVE ANOTHER TOUR THAT INCLUDES IT. Detailed itinerary times vary depending on the visit.

Experience Perito Moreno Glacier in an engaging way; find your way to the glacier with a comfortable hotel pickup by a local guide. As you depart from town, be captivated by the stunning Lake Argentino and its Redonda Bay, filled with diverse birdlife like black-necked swans and flamingos. Upon reaching the park, enjoy panoramic views of the glacier before embarking on a thrilling boat ride. Finally, explore the footbridges and balconies and witness the glacier's immense beauty up close.

When your cruise ship sails into Puerto Madryn, make the most of even limited time in Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo on a shore excursion that increases your chances of spotting penguins and other flora and fauna. Skip the hassle of car hire as someone else drives, and enhance your knowledge of local wildlife with your guide.