Tours in El Calafate

Kick off on a thrilling escape to the heart of Patagonia, where nature reigns supreme and adventure calls at every corner! Start with the adrenaline-pumping Minitrekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier, where you’ll step onto the massive ice field and feel the rush of standing on one of the world’s most iconic glaciers. Embark on the Optional unforgettable Native Cave Journey. A rugged 4x4 ride along the shores of Argentine Lake takes you to hidden caves, covered in ancient rock art. As the sun sets, enjoy a spectacular dinner inside one of these caves. For those seeking even more adventure, the Optional Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén offers an epic journey into the heart of the Argentine Patagonia. Hike through awe-inspiring trails, with sweeping views of jagged peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and endless wilderness. 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.

Torres del Paine Tour from El Calafate (Argentina) is a good option to visit Torres del Paine (Chile). During the tour you will visit several attractions of Torres del Paine such as the Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint, Cuernos del Paine and Laguna Amarga. This tour combines visits to viewpoint and short walks, so you can enjoy the outdoors in Torres del Paine acompanied by a guide. Additonally, many travelers take this tour as a transfer and remains in Torres del Paine (Chile) instead of getting back to El Calafate. To facilitate this transfer service, different drop off locations and schedules are offered: Puerto Pudeto (4 PM) Laguna Amarga (4:30 PM) Cerro Castillo - Chilean border (5PM)

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.

The idea is to provide those who do not have a lot of time, with an option to visit El Chaltén, the youngest town in Argentina, National Capital of Trekking. It will allow us to admire the Fitz Roy Mount (3405mts); Torre Mount (3102 mts) and the natural beauties of its surroundings. FULL DAY CHALTÉN WITH TREKKING TO MIRADOR DE LOS CÓNDORES AND CHORRILLO DEL SALTO • “Navigation Viedma Light” is not included. • Departure Time: 07:00 HS • Duration: 13/14 HS • The tour begins and ends in El Calafate. • CHILDREN'S POLICY: EXCURSION NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD

Discover with the Perito Moreno Glacier excursion the most iconic glacier in America. Enjoy a guided visit to Los Glaciares National Park, departing from El Calafate, you will have time to walk along the walkways, the best place to observe the glacier. In addition, you can include a one-hour boat ride to get a closer look at the glacier wall. An excursion not to be missed during your trip to Patagonia. You can choose between 2 opcions: just the visit to the walkways or the most complete option: the walkways + 1 hours boat tour.

We propose an activity where you will learn about Argentine cuisine with Patagonian products, we will cook together, while we chat and have a snack and eat everything cooked

Set out on an unforgettable El Calafate day trip to the captivating La Leona Petrified Forest, where you'll wander through a surreal lunar-like landscape adorned with ancient petrified logs and dinosaur fossils. Led by an expert guide, delve into the area's fascinating geological wonders during a leisurely hike. Before your adventure, explore the historic Hotel La Leona, steeped in intriguing tales. Relax in air-conditioned coach comfort as you travel between destinations, marveling at panoramic vistas of Argentino Lake, the Santa Cruz and La Leona rivers, and the majestic Mt. Fitz Roy.

Get ready for an unforgettable private full-day adventure to one of Patagonia's most iconic wonders: the Perito Moreno Glacier. With the option to take a flight from Buenos Aires, this exclusive experience gives you the chance to witness the raw beauty of the glacier in just one day. Imagine standing before the colossal ice walls of Perito Moreno, a true natural marvel and one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing. Feel the icy breeze and hear the crackling sounds as massive chunks of ice break off, crashing into the turquoise waters below. For an even more immersive experience, you have the option to add a thrilling Nautical Safari navigation. This isn’t just a trip—it’s a journey into the heart of Patagonia! 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.

Experience an unforgettable gourmet journey amidst the stunning glaciers of Southern Patagonia. Our full-day tour aboard the exclusive Cruise María Turquesa offers the highest level of comfort and gourmet cuisine, ensuring a truly memorable experience. On board, you'll find four exterior decks and one premium deck on the upper level, with a maximum capacity for 16 people. The itinerary begins sailing on Lago Argentino towards Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo. You'll witness the majestic Spegazzini Glacier and have the opportunity to disembark at Las Vacas Station . Here, our guides will lead a trek, providing insights into the area's flora and fauna. We'll navigate through the Upsala Canal offering a panoramic view of the glacier. Lunch will be served during the navigation, ensuring you're well-fed and ready for the afternoon adventures. In the afternoon, we'll sail to the Canal de los Tempanos, where you'll have the chance to visit the iconic Perito Moreno Glacier.

This one-day tour is one of the most incredible experiences that can enjoy in the Perito Moreno Glacier. In Howlanders we are travelers too, so let us explain to you why this must be your next adventure. During the Big Ice tour, you will step on the Perito Moreno Glacier ice for 3,5 hours, using crampons and all the equipment. Incredible blue lagoons, impressive caves, and its awe-inspiring ice is waiting for you. It’s an extremely unique sensation that we would love to share with you. If it sounds like a bit too much for you, have a look at the "Minitrekking Perito Moreno - Ice hiking from El Calafate" ;)

The El Calafate Boat Tour to the glaciers is the most extensive tour available in Los Glaciares National Park. This is the only boat tour that offers visits to five of the most significant glaciers at the park, all on the same day. Make the most of your day and enjoy a delicious Patagonian meal on board (lunchbox with patagonian lamb or vegetarian sandwich, dessert and drink) as you view spectacular glaciers from the comfort of a boat. Sail the icy waters of Lake Argentino aboard a modern cruise ship while viewing the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim, and Seco Glaciers. Stretch your legs and take an hour-long walk through the forest on the island, Puesto de Las Vacas. In addition, when booking, you can select the option including the disembark on the Perito Moreno walkways to make the most of your day. Join us!

We invite you to live a unique experience! Our excursion gives you the chance to discover the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared a natural heritage site, from a totally different perspective: through a kayaking adventure. Our professional guides will provide all the necessary equipment to perform the activity, ensuring your safety and enjoyment, through a personalized first quality service. Don't miss the opportunity to go on a tour you will remember forever.

Live a unique experience. Meet the Perito Moreno glacier. Unique perspective of one of the most important attractions in Argentina.

Marvel at the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day trip from El Calafate. Travel by coach to the UNESCO-listed park and prepare for your first view of Perito Moreno at the 'Curve of the Sighs' (Curva de los Suspiros). Explore the park’s walkways and viewpoints to see the glacier from different angles and levels, and hear the roar as ice chunks fall into Lake Argentino. For the ultimate views, upgrade to include a 1-hour boat cruise along the glacier’s towering front wall — simply unforgettable!

- An excellent combination of recognition activities, hiking and exploration - Assistance from our guide authorized by the Secretary of Tourism of the Argentine Nation and by the Administration of National Parks of Argentina during the trip from Calafate to Chalten - Our vehicle makes stops in the best viewpoints - Excellent opportunity to discover the Chalten town, its bars and breweries - Pick up and drop off is from your hotel at El Calafate. - We are Southroad, a company with 24 years experience of Full day tours from Calafate to Chalten & Torres del Paine.

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In this full day adventure through Chilean lands you will have as main attractions the Sarmiento de Gambia Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill / Cuernos del Paine, and the entrance to Laguna Amarga. The tour starts at 6:30 A.M. where you will be picked up at the Hotel. Then you will go to the border crossing "Cancha Carrera" through a gravel road to enter the Republic of Chile. Once inside the Torres del Paine National Park, you will be able to follow the different trekking trails, where, accompanied by local experts, you will be provided with a snack for lunch. Please note that there will be several hikes, the longest being approximately 1 hour and a half. It is recommended to be in good physical condition.

It is a journey in 4x4 ideal for lovers of nature, photography and for those who like to see landscapes with great natural and historical richness. The opportunities to see species of flora or fauna are excellent, as well as to see marine fossils or to walk to panoramic points. Having lunch or dinner looking at the landscape inside an authentic Patagonian ranch house is a magnificent experience!

Yeti Bar is the first ice bar in the center of El Calafate and an attractive proposal if you are in the city. There you will receive beautiful thermal hooded cloaks, leather gloves and crampons for shoes used to walk on the ice floor and not run the risk of skidding. They will also give you an informative talk. The Ice Bar features a beautiful ice bar where bartenders will make you taste delicious drinks, liquor and vodka made in Calafate and spirits, while performing juggling bottles. All the Ice Bar is designed for you to live an incredible visual experience. The warm hospitality and good music in all environments, creating a climate of joy and celebration, so you can have the best and cold memory!

Get under the skin of El Calafate and see the ancient rock paintings of Patagonia’s earliest settlers on this 3-hour sightseeing tour. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, drive to the shores of beautiful Lake Argentino to visit the Walichu Caves, home to rock paintings believed to date back 4,000 years. Next, enjoy a panoramic tour of El Calafate Old Town, and visit the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center to learn about the area’s incredible history, geology, peoples and glaciers.

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.

We will begin our day with a transfer from your accommodation in El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park. Along Route 11, you'll see the Patagonian steppe with its unique flora and fauna, and the majestic Lake Argentino. Our expert guides will share the region’s history, ecology, and geology, unveiling its secrets. Upon entering the park, we’ll stop at the Mirador de los Suspiros for your first view of Brazo Rico and the imposing south face of Perito Moreno Glacier. We will explore the park’s 5-kilometer trail network, offering panoramic views that will leave you breathless. For an even closer look, an optional boat ride (if selected) takes you near the glacier’s towering walls, where you may witness its spectacular icefalls. After this unforgettable experience, we will return to El Calafate, filled with memories of one of the world’s most amazing natural treasures.

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

We begin our Perito Moreno Glacier tour by picking you up directly at El Calafate Bus Station in the morning. You’ll then head over to Los Glaciares National Park. Travelling along Ruta 11, we’ll get some fantastic views as you'll be driven along the edge of Argentino lake towards Brazo Rico. You'll get to see some spectacular views of the Perito Moreno Glacier on the way to the Park. After you go inside the National Park, you'll have free time to watch and tour the park's catwalks and viewpoints, all at different heights, which will give you the perfect opportunity to see all the best sides of the glacier. The highlight of this experience is that you'll be free to wander the corners of this UNESCO World Heritage site. In the afternoon, you'll head back to El Calafate and be dropped back at the Bus Station.