Top Activities on the Ground in Patagonia

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.

Hike to the stunning Laguna Esmeralda without the stress of navigating remote trails or planning logistics on your own. This small-group trekking tour leads you through forests to the lagoon’s striking emerald waters where you enjoy an included box lunch. As you explore your guide fills you in on the natural history of this spectacular landscape.

Embark on an off-road adventure in Patagonia—and leave the driving and logistics to someone else—on this 4x4 tour leaving from El Calafate. Your guide drives your group in a 4x4 vehicle through the rugged landscape to a hilltop, where you’ll see panoramic views of Chile and Argentina, including Torres del Paine, Argentina Lake, Cerro Fitz Roy, and El Calafate from above. Enjoy lunch before returning to the city.

A unique and exclusive experience, designed for families, friends and couples, where you can combine a special adventure in harmony with nature, along with the best gastronomy in Ushuaia. Our mountain guides have the experience and all the good vibes to carry forward this authentic experience, designed for the whole year, where you will see the best panoramic views that the journey to the glacier offers, both of the city of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel. A rich chocolate with bills and an introductory talk to the landscape, as well as the possibility to consult our experts about the landscape, the environment and life in Ushuaia, make this experience personalized, fun and unique! After an intense and special trek, you can optionally hire a rich dinner at Taberna del Viejo Lobo, an iconic Ushuaia themed restaurant.

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.

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.

Get up close to a retreating glacier while you still can. This small-group tour from Ushuaia begins in the wild Andorra Valley before entering native Andean-Patagonian forest to begin your ascent of the stunning Vinciguerra Glacier. Walk across the glacier, see its crevices and sinkholes, and (if conditions allow) enter an ice cave.

Enjoy panoramic views over the Beagle Channel with a half day trek up to the Martial Glacier. From your vantage point, you’ll also see the city of Ushuaia from above and the Chilean islands of Navarino and Hoste. Packed lunch and hot chocolate in a refuge are provided, as are crampons when needed. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for convenience.

Travel 30 km of breathtaking scenery on a cycling adventure that combines the coast, city and Patagonian nature. From Alpataco, a guide will equip you and give you a safety talk before pedaling along the coastal rambla and exploring the Patagonian steppe. Pause at Playa Paraná to hydrate, and then continue to the Lobería Punta Loma Nature Reserve, where you will enjoy an included snack and watch sea lions in their natural habitat. This tour is ideal for nature lovers and outdoor sports.

Come conquer the End of the World with us The whistle of the End of the World Train marks the beginning of a unique journey: enchanted forests, snow-capped mountains, and crystal-clear rivers that once witnessed incredible stories. Inside Tierra del Fuego National Park, the tour takes you to places that seem straight out of a dream: Lake Acigami (or Lake Roca): Lapataia Bay: where the legendary Pan-American Highway ends, the exact spot where you feel the thrill of being at the end of the world. This tour combines the End of the World Train ride with the National Park. You will discover the beauty of Southern Patagonia from the famous End of the World Train.

"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.

Enjoy a unique experience that combines the best of Ushuaia : natural landscapes, urban postcards and panoramic viewpoints, all in one tour. Explore iconic areas of the city as you alternate between the coast, historic neighborhoods and the highest points, from where you get unforgettable views. Connect with nature in the Bahía Enclosed Nature Reserve, a true bird sanctuary, where you can observe different species in a quiet and full of life. Each leg of the tour offers a new postcard, perfect for taking photos and taking incredible memories of the End of the World. Explore these Fueguinos landscapes by e-bike, an eco-friendly, comfortable and fun way to explore, which allows you to enjoy more, get less tired and live Ushuaia from within. An ideal excursion for those looking for nature, city, panoramic views and a different first person experience.

Our navigation will take you to know one of the most beautiful places in Los Glaciares National Park, which only a few people have the privilege of accessing: the May Sine of Lake Argentino. The Seno Mayo (or Brazo Mayo), is one of the wettest sectors of the National Park, that is why the vegetation that can be selected in the course of the two walks (which we will do in the Patagonian Andean forest) is totally different from the which observes in other places National Park. The "Mayo Spirit Trek" is the perfect combination of trekking in the forest, with a view of waterfalls, rivers, hanging glaciers and a visit to the Perito Moreno glacier (navigation + walkways). Suitable all-public, with low difficulty walks, makes our passengers fascinated with our excursion.

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.

If you want to take an alternative service and take advantage of doing some exercise outdoors, we suggest this alternative excursion to make the most of a morning in Puerto Madryn, while you rest from the cruise. On it, you will learn about the main facts and historical sites of the city, which will allow you to get to know it in a different way than usual. In addition, you will be accompanied by a guide/instructor who will show you the most iconic places in the city.

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.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the rugged landscapes of Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia. With expert guides leading the way, experience the best of this pristine paradise, where freshwater rivers meet the sea. Whether in summer or winter, this tour offers spectacular views of the Beagle Channel, diverse wildlife, and ancient Yámana settlements. Enjoy scenic hikes, a cozy lunch in a heated dome-tent, and a thrilling canoe ride to Lapataia Bay. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind journey into the wilds of Patagonia!

It is an exclusive experience pedaling in rarely visited spaces and with the best views over the Golfo Nuevo and with an unparalleled geography. After pedaling along very attractive trails, we arrived by bike to the viewpoint of the Sea Lion Colony. It is a dynamic, fun and low-demand proposal enjoying a route of only 10 kilometers. We began our experience in a typical Patagonian ranch, in a pure steppe environment, we crossed this geography by bike and ended up seeing sea lions in the Punta Loma Protected Area.

The excursion has the particularity of being adapted so that everyone can understand the importance of the protected area, enjoy the beautiful trails, lakes and rivers that enter the park. We will tell you in detail about the archaeological sites in the park, a legacy of our native Yaganes peoples, as well as you will be able to see birds and native fauna of Tierra del Fuego, protected within the Tierra del Fuego National Park. We are going to teach you about the native tree species, as well as you will appreciate the characteristics of all the plants and shrubs of the place. It is undoubtedly a must-see excursion if you visit Tierra del Fuego, but we will ensure that this adventure is provided with the highest quality, as well as ensuring that you can get excited and enjoy every moment of the tour.

Ascent to the viewpoint at sunset with its magical colors. We share a nice moment and a hot meal as it gets dark, the city lights up and the stars appear. A different and unforgettable experience under the Fueguin sky between mountain forest and sea. Encourage yourself to descend with the light of the lanterns!

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.

Our experience seeks to personalize the service to the maximum, ensuring that our traveling friends can contemplate a very complete trekking in the best possible way. We arrived at this magnificent place, crossing a valley, a peat bog and ascending the rocky slope of a mountain. The views of the glacier and the Laguna de los Témpanos are unmissable. We begin the walk in the valley of Andorra, where after crossing ancient peat bogs we enter the Fuegian forest, gaining altitude until we reach the shores of the Laguna de los Témpanos where we will have impressive views of the Vinciguerra Glacier. After exploring the surroundings and touching the ice, we will enjoy the box lunch and begin the return walk.

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.