Top El Calafate Eco Tours

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.

It is a tour in 4x4 where every moment is a unique experience. The coast of Lake Argentino is surrounded by nature and history. The ascent to Punta Bonita cliff allows to have an excellent panoramic view. The Punta Walichu archaeological site is visited where the cave paintings made by natives are interpreted in the walls of caves. We finish the tour in one of the caves, where you have lunch or dinner, with an impressive view of the lake and the mountains.

Spend a full or half-day in Estancia Nibepo Aike in Los Glaciares National Park and experience Patagonian rural life on this tour from El Calafate. Go on a horseback riding expedition (full-day option), marvel at the rugged natural scenery, watch a sheep shearing demonstration, hike and enjoy a local grilled-lamb lunch. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels in El Calafate provided.

Don’t just admire the Perito Moreno Glacier from a distance, discover the highlight of Los Glaciares National Park from three different perspectives during a trekking tour that reveals panoramic views of the landscapes. Hike at your own pace on the ice using provided equipment, and enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off in El Calafate.

A journey through the Patagonian steppe Argentina, appreciating one of the most impressive places in our south, Lake Argentino, its fauna, flora and its immeasurable landscapes.

El Calafate Boat Tour to the Glaciers is the most complete navigation in Los Glaciares National Park. This is the only navigation that allows you to visit the five main glaciers of the national park on the same day while you enjoy a delicious Patagonian meal on board. From Howlanders we always recommend our travelers who want to make the most of the day to opt for this excursion. You will sail the waters of Lake Argentino aboard a modern cruise ship and visit the Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim, and Seco glaciers. You will take a one-hour walk through the forest in the Spegazzini channel, on an island commonly known as Puesto de las Vacas. In addition, you will observe the Perito Moreno from the walkways. Join us!

Bring the family for a three-day tour highlighting southern Argentina’s spectacular natural scenery. Set out from El Calafate with your bilingual guides to Los Glaciares National Park, where you’ll see Lake Argentino, marvel at the thunderous roar of calving glaciers, and enjoy jaw-dropping views  Perito Moreno Glacier—the park’s most iconic glacier—from a multitude of angles. This multiday tour includes two nights lodging in El Calafate.

Hike El Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Cafate. This trip is a must-do for thrill-seekers and adventure travelers. This full-day expedition includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in El Calafate, a boat ride from Bajo de las Sombras port as well as all the necessary glacier-hiking equipment like crampons and ice axes. A professional local guide ensures your safety and enjoyment.

Set out on a six-day tour of Argentina’s stunning Patagonia region with a range of lodging budgets to choose from. This multiday excursion includes guided adventures like a boat cruise to Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, as well as ample time to explore on your own. Embark on a full-day hike up Mt Fitz Roy if you’re feeling up to it, or simply bask in the scenic beauty of El Chaltem. Learn about Patagonian culture throughout your trip, which begins and ends in El Calafate.

Traveling by 4x4 gives you the option of getting off-road and exploring parts of the wild Patagonian landscape that would be nearly impossible to access by foot or by car. This tour takes you to an incredible viewpoint at the top of Huyliche Hill that overlooks El Calafate, an alpine lake, and even as far as Fit Roy Mount on a clear day. Other sights you might see along the way include fossils, wild condors, and the Patagonian steppe.

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.

Explore Argentina’s vibrant capital and the wild landscapes of Patagonia on this action-packed 6-day tour from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, including transfers and 4- or 5-star accommodation. Start your adventure in Buenos Aires, where you’ll visit Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo and La Boca on a guided sightseeing tour, then enjoy a thrilling tango dinner show. Next, fly to El Calafate (flight not included) and trek through the UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park, home to natural wonders like the Perito Moreno Glacier, Lake Argentino and Mt Fitz Roy.

A unique travel experience that combines culture, gastronomy, interpretation of Patagonian nature and the wonderful Perito Moreno Glacier. First we visit the Estancia Mitre and its Tehuelche museum; Patagonian lunch included. Then we visit the Perito Moreno Glacier at sunset. The crowds of visitors from the regular excursions have already left or are going. The Glacier, bathed in the light of the sunset sun, shines in a magical, special, and little-known way. Our Naturalist Guide will open the door to the world of glaciers, their dynamics, their history and will accompany you to the best corners with different views of the Perito Moreno Glacier, traveling the 3km of walkways in front of the glacier. The walkways have balconies at different levels and angles connected by paths and stairways which you will go through entirely during the excursion, appreciating this imposing glacier from different points. All inclusive. Pick up and drop off at your hotel.

Explore the best of El Calafate in a unique way! this 4-day tour is a MUST for any adventurer who enjoys the outdoors and visiting untouched natural places. Sail and hike off the beaten path to access an unexplored glacier scenery in the southern area of Los Glaciares National Park. Stay at a local Estancia and enjoy the traditional Patagonian cuisine. Then sail and hike again, to visit an exclusive viewpoint before wandering through the walkways that showcase the impressive Perito Moreno from up-close. All transportation and accommodation are included to make this complete experience and unforgettable one!

Explore the absolute best of El Calafate and El Chalten in a unique way! This 6-day tour is a MUST for any adventurer who enjoys the outdoors and visiting untouched natural places. Sail and hike off the beaten path to access an unexplored glacier scenery in the southern area of Los Glaciares National Park. Stay at a local Estancia and enjoy the traditional Patagonian cuisine before visiting the walkways that showcase the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier. Then travel to El Chalten to visit the iconic Laguna de los 3 and Mount Fitz Roy. Camping on the area will allow you to maximize your stay and walk by the Mother and Daughter Lagoons before seeing the renowned Cerro Torre. All transportation and accommodation are included to make this complete experience and unforgettable one!