Tours and Trips in El Calafate

The best way to explore Patagonia's Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, home to 47 colossal glaciers, is indisputably by boat. This 8-hour catamaran cruise from El Calafate covers national park highlights including Lago Argentino, the Spegazzini Glacier, and the Upsala Glacier, the largest ice cap in South America. Stay warm and comfortable inside the heated ship, on which hot food and beverages are available at your own expense, and relish the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate.

The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Patagonia's most spectacular natural landmarks, but the landscapes that surround it are equally interesting. Gain a comprehensive overview of El Calafate's cultural and natural gems on this 10-hour tour, which includes a boat ride on Lago Argentino. Feast on Argentinian delicacies at the Nibepo Aike Estancia ranch, enjoy a gentle hike through a beech forest, and marvel at the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier from a variety of viewing platforms. Lunch, refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate are included.

During this 5.5-hour excursion you will learn the history of the largest glacier in Argentina and its behavior over the past 10 years, during which it has shown a constant and drastic retreat. You will witness the noticeable erosion of the ice over the rocks and the visible results. You will capture extraordinary views of the glacier from different points, on a journey along natural trails. This is such an ideal excursion to share with family and friends. The tour includes Transfers from/to Puerto Bahia Tunel-El Chalten office + Sailing Viedma Lake + Trek You will sail South across the bay. The lake's depth allows for a pleasant cruise near the shoreline, permitting the observation of the mountains Fitz Roy and Huemul. Approximately after 1-hour navigation, during which you will observe large icebergs, you will disembark on a rocky promontory area- facing the Viedma glacier- to start trekking. 

Designed to delight the active and adventurous traveler, this 11-hour trekking tour of the Patagonia's Glacier National Park uncovers the dramatic beauty of the El Calafate region. Throughout a 6-hour hike, you'll hike through unspoiled virgin forest, marvel at the Grande, Cubo, and Dickson Glaciers, and absorb the unique scenery of Laka Roca during a boat ride. Lunch, refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off in El Calafate are included on this advanced hiking tour, limited to a small group of 12.

The Cañadón de los Fósiles is located in the Los Glaciares National Park and is renowned for its ancient marine fossils, remarkably preserved by glacial activity. On this full-day adventure tour, set sail across Lake Argentino, climb through the Feruglio mountains in a 4WD, and enjoy spectacular views across Lake Guillermo, the Upsala Glacier, and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, before hiking through the Cañadón de los Fósiles.

Learn about Patagonia's people and history on a guided tour of El Calafate. Explore the city's historic center on foot, stop at a local orchard for a lesson in cultivating fruit, and use the binoculars your guide provides to dabble in a bit of bird-watching. The tour also includes coach or minivan transport to and from your hotel.

Enhance your experience of the frozen majesty of Lake Argentino during a full-day sailing excursion in Los Glaciares National Park from El Calafate. Accompanied by an expert skipper, cruise the glittering water of the lake and gaze at magnificent glaciers known as the Seco, Spegazzini and Upsala. Ascend to a vertiginous viewpoint for spectacular views of the icy expanse and enjoy round-trip transportation from El Calafate on this enriching tour.

Explore Viedma Glacier and UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day trip from El Calafate. Board a boat to cruise between icebergs on Patagonia's Lake Viedma as you listen to commentary from your guides about Argentina's biggest glacier. Choose a boat tour with a 3-course lunch or a boat tour with a trek. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to ensure personal attention.

We invite you to discover a new activity, where we combine trails, rock and ice so you can reach an overwhelming Mountain Experience.

Sail amid the massive glaciers in El Calafate on this full-day sightseeing boat excursion. Cruise across Lago Argentino to view the Spegazzini and Upsala glaciers up close. Enjoy lunch onboard while you appreciate the spectacular scenery, then snap photos from the deck of the boat. Learn about the natural history of the area from your guide and relax on the comfortable vessel. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.