Tours in 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. Upon arrival in Chaltén, you will have 5 hours to explore and enjoy this small mountain village. 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.

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On this tour you will get to know more about the Patagonian history beyond the glaciers, transporting you to more than 80 million years history. You will know the private nature reserve "Estancia 25 de Mayo", which has areas that are unique in their geology and in the paleontology of Argentina. Here you can discover fossils with an approximate age of up to 15 million years. You will discover the traces of the first settlers, the original people who inhabited this region 10,000 years ago. You can also discover the native fauna and flora of this special corner of Patagonia, through this 4x4 safari. You will enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in the field, at the post "La Selección".

We will begin at 7:30 in the morning with the pick up from the hotels in Calafate. Once finished, we will begin the trip to the town of El Chaltén (National Trekking Capital) 220 km from El Calafate. On our tour, we will cross the Santa Cruz River, and we will stop for a few minutes at Estancia La Leona, next to the river of the same name. We will continue on the way to El Chaltén, bordering Lake Viedma. Upon arriving at Chaltén, we will have 5 hours to enjoy this small mountain town (if you choose the option with food or lunch, read the details). To tour the place: - Enabled all year round: Visit the Mirador de los Cóndores and Chorrillo del Salto accompanied by the guide. To return, we will all meet at a previously scheduled meeting point.

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.

Tour of the footbridges of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the national park. There, free time to explore its footbridges and contemplate the glacier.

Cavalcade of 4 hours in a Pioneer Stay attended by pioneers, a unique place that maintains its own characteristics of a Patagonian stay, unique place, with incredible views of the Andes Mountains.

- 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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Enjoy a full day tour to one of the most incredible highlights in Patagonia and South America, the Perito Moreno Glacier, with enormous blocks of ice falling into the lake with a thonderous crash! We include a complete box lunch

El Chaltén is the Argentine Capital of Trekking. In this stunning natural setting you have multiple and varied options for walking, climbing, hiking or walking. Strong emotions begin long before arriving, when distance divides the mountains and glaciers that make them unique in this corner of Patagonia.

Glaciares Gourmet is the most complete boat tour in Los Glaciares National Park. On board of one of the best boats that sails Lake Argentino, you will visit the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim and Seco glaciers. This is the only navigation that allows you to visit the five main glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park. A landing is made before lunch, so you will take a one hour walk through the Patagonian forest located in the Spegazzini channel. This tour, unlike other options, is offered in its Premium option, which includes access to the VIP lounge, located in the best place of the boat, so you will enjoy the best views from the room or from its own private terrace. In addition, it includes open bar service, four couses lunch and even its own private bathroom. The best option to discover Calafate's glaciers in style.

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)

In this activity you will really get to know the traditional Patagonian culture. Upon arrival at the ranch you will be welcomed with fried cakes and coffee, listening to the story of how the first settlers lived. You will learn about the traditional sheep herding, you will see the corrals and constructions of the ranch, observe the work of the corrals and a shearing demonstration, then a walk on the banks of the Calafate stream, observe the flora according to the time of the year. You will taste a wine from Montañes and a lamb confit. We continue to a room of the estancia to see a projection of recognition to the pioneer families. To end this spectacular afternoon/evening, you will enjoy dinner together with a folkloric show of various typical dances of our country.

Tour the most magical mountain in Patagonia. Travel to El Chaltén from El Calafate to venture on this trek to Laguna de los Tres, at the foot of the famous Mount Fitz Roy. It is a challenging walk along the Fitz Roy path, 20 kilometers in total. The duration of the trek can vary according to the rhythm and physical condition of each person, but generally it is estimated between 8 and 9 hours, including short breaks and stops to admire the landscape, which will amaze you throughout the journey. Once at the destination, we give you a talk about the trail, we give you walking sticks and the map, and the trekking begins. During the first section you will cross the forest until you reach Laguna Capri, the first technical stop. You will be surprised by the color of the water and the nature that surrounds this lagoon, in addition, the views of Fitz Roy are unmissable.

Transportation by bus from El Calafate, Argentina Bus Station to Puerto Natales, Chile bus Station. Start in El Calafate Bus Station, Office n 6 Antoine De Saint Exupery street Nº 87.  End in Avenida España 1455, Puerto Natales.

Let yourself be amazed by this spectacular adventure to a natural paradise like El Chaltén. Do you like nature and the mountains? Then, this experience is for you. I discovered one of the hidden natural treasures of Argentina. We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will travel along National Route 40 until we reach the town of El Chaltén. City tour, walks (low intensity and for the whole family), nature and a lot of amazement is what awaits us on this day full of emotion Take with you the best memories, the most beautiful photos and a unique experience that you will remember for a long time from your visit to Argentine Patagonia.

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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!

La Estancia 25 de Mayo opens the doors of the Quincho Restaurant located a few minutes from the city center. A unique place to enjoy nature and calm, and enjoy typical Argentine foods, such as Patagonian lamb. The night closes with live music, where local artists bring their viewers traditional songs from Argentina.

Explore El Chalten, renowned as the National Capital of Trekking, owing to its extensive network of trails that ran through the landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park. Here, you can marvel at the peaks of the Andes mountain range and the pristine lakes born from cascading snowmelt. Enjoy a variety of hiking trails, whether self-guided or accompanied by expert guides, within this scenic area. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned coach, with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services available for centrally located El Calafate hotels. As part of this full-day excursion, savor a boxed lunch and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages to help fuel your adventure.

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.

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Safari Bike is a bike ride through the high fields of the Reserve Natural of Estancia 25 de Mayo. The ascent takes place in 4x4 vans to La Section (Patagonia house).You will tour the reserve on Mountain bikes. You can feel Patagonia in all its glory. Marvel at the different views and animals that inhabit these lands. And enjoy a lunch taking in the scenery. The tour is private by vehicle. During lunch you can share with other passengers of another excursion if any.