Day Trips & Excursions in Patagonia

Experience the majestic icy expanse of the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Trek among the pristine streams, gullies and peaks of Los Glaciares National Park with a professional guide, and get an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation with a 1-hour boat ride through a glacial lagoon. You might even witness the glacier's signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs!

Get up close to Patagonia's incredible wildlife on this full-day tour of the famous Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn, including hotel pick up. Stand in awe before South America's largest colony of Magellan's penguins, and see playful Overas Toninas dolphins and an array of seabirds in their natural environment. End your day with a visit to the unique Welsh settlement of Gaiman.

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.

Get a picture of life on a traditional Patagonian estancia, or ranch, at Estancia Nibepo Aike, located in Los Glaciares National Park. During this 6-hour excursion, you'll get the opportunity to see a sheep shearing demonstration, hike through the surrounding landscape, and opt to go horseback riding. Lunch and round-trip transportation from El Calafate are included.

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.

Lose yourself amid the icy cliffs, glistening lagoons and awe-inspiring icebergs of the Perito Moreno Glacier on an unforgettable full-day adventure from El Calafate. Venture into the depths of the UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park and enjoy stunning views of the glacier on a 20-minute cruise across the across the Brazo Rico. Take in the views from the glacier balconies and follow your guide on a 2-hour circuit of the south wall. This mini-trekking experience is ideal for less-experienced hikers, with just 1-hour of hiking and crampons provided.

Explore Patagonia's rugged beauty, serene lakes, and monumental glaciers on the full-day trip to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Sail from Bajo las Sombras Port across to Brazo Rico, where you'll meet your guide, strap on your crampons, and embark on a mini trek across the glacier. Listen as your guide provides fascinating details of local glaciology, flora, and fauna, before trekking into a nearby Magellanic forest. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover another perspective of the Perito Moreno Glacier with a nautical safari. This scenic boat ride departs from Bajo de las Sombras port for a journey across Lake Rico that includes views of icebergs and the glacier itself. See and hear ice falling from the front of the glacier and take advantage of several opportunities for snapping photographs.

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!

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! And then, a boat navigation to enjoy the glacier from the Argentino Lake

Visit the stunning Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day trip from El Calafate. Ride via coach to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, where you will explore the park's scenic lookouts and walkways to see the glacier from a multitude of different angles. Opt for an hour-long boat ride along Perito Moreno's dramatic front side for additional spectacular views of the icy giant.

Travel to the remarkable Patagonian coastal area of Punta Tomba on this 8-hour trip from Puerto Madryn. Visit a Magellenic penguin rookery to watch black and white birds in their natural habitat. Opt for a boat ride to view the unique toninas overas (Commerson's dolphin), native to the Strait of Magellan. Round trip transportation from Puerto Madryn hotels is included.

Explore Perito Moreno Glacier during this 6-hour sightseeing tour from El Calafate. Board a comfortable tour bus in the morning with a local guide for the trip to the glacier field. Stop at a series of walkways for views of the glacier and fantastic photo opportunities. Disembark near the glacier to stroll along the walkways and get a closer view of the glacier, you may even see huge chunks of ice 'calving', or falling off. Enjoy a 40-minute boat ride in the pristine icy waters for a different perspective.

Experience the jaw-dropping scenery of the UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park on a full-day tour from El Calafate, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Take in the highlights of the park, including a boat cruise along the Brazo Rio and the chance to see the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, the Channel of Icebergs and Lake Argentino.

Spend a full day exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day, small-group tour from El Calafate. Visit the Glaciarium scientific center and a boat ride around the sea-facing side of the glacier are available as upgrades. Round-trip transportation from hotels in downtown El Calafate are included.