Top El Calafate Full-day Tours

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.

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 magical village of El Chaltén, surrounded by mountains, lakes and glaciers. We will give you an unforgettable experience, specially designed for you, without massive tours. This experience is ideal for those who wish to travel this area of Southern Patagonia at their own pace. This personalized shuttle service provides the necessary time for passengers to enjoy their ride with peace of mind. Start from El Calafate to El Chaltén in the morning, and stop at different viewpoints. Then you will stop at the Parador La Leona. When you arrive in El Chaltén, you can choose between the following two options: 1. Trails low difficulty : Jumping splash and condor viewpoint. 2. Path medium difficulty : Laguna Capri. This service includes: ✔️Onboard WI-FI connection (Starlink) ✔️Trekking poles ✔️Binoculars ✔️Crampons

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the largest in the world, surrounded by an icy wonderland of mountains, lakes, and forests. On this tour, explore Perito Moreno National Park with a local guide who takes you to several viewpoints to admire the glacier from various angles—all with equally spectacular views. Learn how Perito Moreno is one of the few glaciers in the world that isn’t retreating, and why that makes it geologically unique.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the charm of El Chaltén, a picturesque mountain village nestled in the heart of Argentine Patagonia and celebrated as the National Capital of Trekking. This full-day guided tour is ideal for travelers eager to experience the breathtaking natural beauty of El Chaltén—without the need for long or strenuous hikes. Designed with comfort and exploration in mind, this experience takes you to some of the area’s most iconic spots, including the stunning Chorrillo del Salto waterfall and the panoramic Condors Viewpoint. You'll also enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian options available), and have free time to explore the village at your own pace. Whether you're looking to take in dramatic mountain landscapes, enjoy a relaxed outdoor adventure, or simply check off a must-see destination in Patagonia—this tour offers it all. Don’t miss the chance to visit one of Argentina’s most scenic treasures.

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.

The Perito Moreno Glacier Tour with Safari Azul is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier up close. You can either choose the option with transfers from El Calafate or arrive at the port on your own. The tour includes a 20-minute boat ride across the Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino, followed by a 30-minute walk through the Patagonian forest until you reach the glacier’s edge (note: you won’t be walking on the ice). You’ll have some free time to take in the breathtaking views before heading back along the same trail. The return boat ride takes you along the front of the glacier’s impressive southern wall. If you choose the transfer option, the tour also includes a stop at the Perito Moreno walkways before heading back to El Calafate. LIMITATION: Only suitable for people from 6 to 70 years old. Ready to enjoy an unforgettable day?

Experience an unforgettable experience visiting one of the most striking natural treasures on the planet: the Perito Moreno Glacier. This day trip departs from El Calafate, picking up from your hotel around 9:00 a.m., and then delving into the wild and overwhelming landscapes of Patagonia heading to Los Glaciares National Park. Once inside the national park, you will have plenty of time to explore the glacier at your own pace. You can walk a network of walkways through the forest and make your way to different strategic viewpoints. During your visit, you can take a lunch break in the park — either with a picnic or at one of its restaurants — while taking a close look at the stunning ice wall. In addition, you will have the possibility of adding a unique experience: a one-hour boat ride in front of the imposing south face of the glacier, ideal for those who want to live it from another perspective.

The tour starts when passengers are picked up in El Calafate. You will board our comfortable buses, where our tour guides will give you information on the place, the glacier and the tour on our way to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Once you arrive at Bajo de las Sombras port you’ll board a ship to cross Lago Rico and descend on the opposite coast, the south face of Glaciar Perito Moreno. When you disembark, you will be welcomed by our expert mountain guides. Here starts the trekking! We will start by walking along the coast of the lake, keeping our eyes on the glacier The guides will give a talk about glaciology. When we reach the glacier side, with its amazing shades of blue ice framing the landscape, you will be divided into subgroups of up to 20 people each and you will have the crampons and helmets fitted. At the end of the ice trekking, you will return along a path crossing the Bosque Andino Patagónico, completing the THREE-HOUR WALK ON THE LAKE COAST, MORAINE, ICE AND WOODS

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Patagonia's top attractions, but reaching the rural landmark alone can be tough. Visit the glacier with ease on this full-day trip from El Calafate, which includes convenient coach transportation to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the park's scenic lookouts and walkways to see the glacier from a multitude of different angles. Opt for a boat ride along Perito Moreno's dramatic front side for close-up views of the icy giant.

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.

Discover the National Capital of Trekking and be amazed by this mountain village. Be mesmerized by the incredible landscapes and explore some of its trails. We will embark on a journey to the town of El Chaltén (National Capital of Trekking), located 220 km from El Calafate. During our journey, we will cross the Santa Cruz River and make a brief stop at Estancia La Leona. We will then continue our journey to El Chaltén, skirting the Viedma Lake with its homonymous glacier. Weather permitting, you will have breathtaking views of Mount Chaltén and Mount Torre, as well as the Viedma Glacier and its stunning icebergs. Available year-round and ideal for those who prefer a less demanding hike. Visit the Mirador de los Cóndores, approximately 700 meters away with low difficulty, and the Chorrillo del Salto, a completely flat 300-meter walk. You will be accompanied by a guide.

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.

The Mini Ice Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier day tour is one of the most popular excursions in El Calafate. This tour allows visitors to walk on the ice of the most iconic glacier in Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier. This guided excursion at Los Glaciares National Park, (in addition to walking on the ice) includes transfers from El Calafate and a stop at the Perito Moreno walkways. On the same day, you’ll get to know the glacier from afar, with stunning panoramic views, and up close, stepping on the ice itself.

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).

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.

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 seen during the two walks (which we will do in the Patagonian Andean forest) is totally different from the one that observes in other places Park. The "Mayo Spirit Trek" is the perfect combination of hiking in the forest, overlooking waterfalls, rivers, hanging glaciers and visiting the Perito Moreno glacier (navigation + walkways). Suitable for all audiences, with low difficulty walks, it makes our passengers happy with our excursion.

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.

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.

Embark on a thrilling 4-hour hike across Patagonia's iconic Perito Moreno Glacier. Traverse crevasses, ice caves, and waterfalls more safely with the help of a professional guide. Experience breathtaking views from various vantage points and enjoy a 20-minute boat ride on Lake Argentino. A unique adventure for nature lovers and adrenaline seekers alike.