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See Southern Patagonia’s most famous and expansive glaciers as you embark on a cruise across Argentino Lake. Climb aboard your vessel and enjoy sweeping views of Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Seco, and Upsala glaciers from the exterior decks. While sailing, listen to commentary about the ecosystem and geology of Patagonia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for options with transfers.

Discover one of Patagonia’s most famous glaciers—Perito Moreno—on a private excursion from El Calafate. Spend the day observing the glacier, exploring lagoons, gullies, and crevasses, and even opt to take a boat ride for up-close views of the glacier. A private tour guide means you have undivided attention and can customize the tour to your preferences.

Spend an afternoon hiking and exploring outside of El Calafate on a visit to La Leona Petrified Forest. Along the way you’ll stop at Hotel La Leona, an old roadhouse that once housed Butch Cassidy, and travel past some of Patagonia’s most alluring scenery, including Mt Fitz Roy and Argentino Lake. Then enjoy an easy guided trek through La Leona’s moon-like forest, keeping an eye out for fossilized dinosaur bones and petrified trees. Your day-long tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport and a boxed lunch.

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.

Go beyond the tourist trail and spend time in Estancia Nibepo Aike in Los Glaciares National Park and experience Patagonian rural life on this tour from El Calafate. Choose a full-day horseback riding option, marvel at rugged scenery, watch a sheep shearing demonstration, hike, and enjoy a local grilled-lamb lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off at select El Calafate hotels are included for convenience.

Discover Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina on this full-day adventure from El Calafate. Sail past icebergs on Patagonia's Lago Argentino to Estancia Cristina, a historical sheep and cattle ranch at the end of the world. Tour Estancia Cristina, then choose between an off-road 4x4 tour to Upsala Glacier or a walk to a pristine nearby waterfall.

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.

Immerse yourself in the icy beauty of the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier—without worrying about the logistics and navigation—on this day trip from El Calafate. Following hotel pickup, travel to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once there, you can do a four-hour hike to the glacier or choose an optional boat tour.

Discover the best of Patagonia’s phenomenal beauty on a 13-day tour that saves you the stress of navigating the wilderness alone. Set out from El Calafate and criss-cross between Argentina and Chile with ease. Explore Los Glaciares National Park, Torres del Paine, and Tierra del Fuego. Embark on day-long guided tours and choose from a variety of activities such as glacier-climbing and mountain hikes. Marvel at Perito Moreno Glacier and its towering ice walls, canoe along the Lapataia River, and enjoy ample free time. The tour includes lodging throughout.

Explore the icy reaches of Argentina’s Calafate Glacier on a hiking trip that takes you to the caves, lagoons, and natural ice formations of this unique place. Make your way across the ice with crampons and ice axes to discover another world. Learn about the glacier and how it formed, and about how it has formed some of Argentina’s unique landscapes.

It's easy to cross the border from Argentina to Chile when you travel by bus. This ticket takes you from El Calafate, Argentina to Puerto Natales, Chile—the base of Torres del Paine National Park—all on one easy bus. Avoid figuring out bus transfers or dealing with complicated public transportation logistics by booking this one-and-done ride.

I lived a unique journey to the top of Cerro Frias, designed for lovers of trekking and Patagonian adventure. The tour begins in the hull of the stay and, after an initial walk, we arrive at the Woodsman's Refuge, where the ancient farmhands collected firewood at the beginning of the 20th century. The trail then enters the lengas forest and, after a challenging ascent of an hour and a half, the landscape opens up to offer views of the Cordon de los Cristales, the valley of the Sentinel River and, hopefully, the Torres del Paine. At 1,095 meters above sea level, the summit gives a 360° panoramic view: Lake Argentino, the Andes Mountains, Cordon de los Baguales and, on clear days, the Fitz Roy on the horizon. The descent along alternative paths reveals new perspectives of the hill and allows you to stop at historical refuges to enjoy a Patagonian life. The experience culminates in the hull of the stay, where a traditional snack brings the end to an epic day in the middle of Patagonia. Distance: 13 km

Immerse yourself in the ranch culture of Argenitinian Patagonia on this 13-hour tour from El Calafate. Visit Estancia Cristina via a boat trip through the icebergs that abut Upsala Glacier, then spend time at the ranch learning about the history and culture of the historic ranch.

Don't just admire Perito Moreno Glacier from afar. Instead, get closer to the glacier for the ultimate perspective on a blue safari that includes both ice trekking and a cruise on the waters of Los Glacieres National Park. You won't have to bring equipment such as crampons and an ice axe, either, as everything is included.

Come and see the Perito Moreno Glacier as never before, at water level! You will be able to contemplate its extraordinary size, hear the noise and feel the movement in an unforgettable way. Our guides will be with you at all times, in kayaks, to explain how to move safely in these amazing glacial waters. After selecting your equipment and getting ready, we will head to the shore of the lake to receive safety instructions and do some warm-up exercises. Once in the water, you will paddle in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier in your kayak, while our guide accompanies you closely, an experience you will remember forever, for 1 hour and 30 minutes. After the activity, we will return to the meeting point to enjoy hot drinks and snacks. In addition, you will have approximately 2 hours of free time to walk the walkways and continue enjoying this breathtaking natural environment. Don't miss this unique adventure!

Navigation Gourmet Glaciers – An unforgettable journey through Lake Argentina The experience begins at 9:00 AM from the exclusive Puerto La Soledad, 47 km from El Calafate. We sail along the North Channel between floating icebergs to the Uppsala Canal, where views of Uppsala Glacier are appreciated from a safe distance. We continue to the Spegazzini Canal, surrounded by hanging glaciers such as the Dry, South Heim and Peinetta. We disembark in Posto de Las Vacas for a 30-minute interpretive walk between Patagonian forests and glacial beaches. Back on board, lunch is served as we sail to Spegazzini Glacier, the highest in the park. Finally, those who wish can disembark on the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier to walk them for 11⁄2 hours. Estimated return to El Calafate at 18:00 hs. An experience of nature, comfort and breathtaking views in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park.

Discover the best of Southern Patagonia on an unforgettable trip. Explore the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier, walking its panoramic walkways and enjoying calmly the Los Glaciares National Park. Local drivers will accompany you providing information, security and an authentic experience. Then you will travel to the charming El Chaltén, where you can admire the imposing Mount Fitz Roy and the spectacular mountain cordon of the Andes. Enjoy accessible hikes such as the Chorillo del Salto Waterfall or the Mirador de los Condores, or venture towards Laguna Capri, famous for its unforgettable views and unique natural environment. An ideal experience for those seeking nature, tranquility, photography and the true essence of Patagonia in an organized, comfortable and full of memorable moments.

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.

Go kayaking at Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina with this full-day excursion from El Calafate. Get picked up at the address of your choice in El Calafate and travel to Los Glaciares National Park. Set out on a guided stroll over footbridges and admire views from several lookout points at sea level. After, begin the kayaking adventure and paddle out into glacial waters. Learn about the Perito Moreno area in Patagonia throughout the tour.

Discover the beauty of Perito Moreno Glacier by foot and by boat with this full-day excursion in Argentina. Travel by coach to Los Glaciares National Park. Go for a guided walk along the coast and check out lookout points over the glacier. Then board a boat for a scenic tour that gets up close to the glacier and icebergs. Learn about Perito Moreno and Patagonia in general during this tour.

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

Explore the breathtaking landscape of El Calafate on an exciting half-day hike. This 6km trekking adventure takes you 1000 metres above sea level, where the views of Lago Argentino and the Andes are simply spectacular. As you step into the mountain, an expert guide will share his knowledge about the geology, flora and fauna of the region. Reach new heights and enjoy a snack in the middle of a unique natural environment. All equipment and transportation are included, so just prepare to enjoy the beauty of Patagonia.

Even if you have only limited time in Argentina, you can discover one of the country's most spectacular natural attractions in the far south of the country. This private full-day tour takes you from Buenos Aires to El Calafate by air (if option selected). From there, journey to Los Glaciares National Park to see the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier and have time to walk the trails, take a cruise, and enjoy the glacier from multiple viewpoints.

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.