Top El Calafate Historical Tours

Experience the majestic icy expanse of the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Enjoy views of the peaks of Los Glaciares National Park with a professional guide, and take an optional boat ride on Lago Argentino for an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation. You might even witness the glacier’s signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs.

Trekking on a glacier is a big adventure, but it doesn’t need to take up precious planning time or cause any stress. This guided tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier area in Los Glaciares National Park takes you on a hassle-free hike across some of Patagonia’s most stunning glaciers. All necessary equipment is included, plus your guides provide information about the area’s history and culture as you go.

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.

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.

Spend an afternoon hiking and exploring outside of El Calafate on a visit to La Leona Petrified Forest. Along the way you’ll stop at Hotel La Leona, an old roadhouse that once housed Butch Cassidy, and travel past some of Patagonia’s most alluring scenery, including Mt Fitz Roy and Argentino Lake. Then enjoy an easy guided trek through La Leona’s moon-like forest, keeping an eye out for fossilized dinosaur bones and petrified trees. Your day-long tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport and a boxed lunch.

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.

Discover one of Argentina’s top natural attractions during a small-group day trip to La Leona Petrified Forest from El Calafate. Depart from El Calafate on an air-conditioned coach and admire panoramic views of the Andes. On arrival, visit the La Leona historical site and go for a guided stroll through the petrified forest. Learn about the history and significance of the petrified forest throughout the tour.

Dig into the ancient history of Patagonia with a visit to the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. On a self-guided tour of the engaging museum, trace 100 million years of history, from the dinosaurs and mega-mammals of the Pleistocene era to the cultural legacy of native Tehuelche people. Skeletons, fossils, and multimedia displays offer a scientific look at how a dramatic landscape was carved by time.

Discover the Nativo Experience: This half-day tour offers more than a simple excursion; is an anthropological experience that highlights the history of the first expeditions to the region. Departing from a lakeside stop, guides share insights into the formation of the landscape and the rich local fauna and flora. The highlight is the visit to Acantilado Punta Bonita, providing incredible panoramic views of the city, Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains. The journey continues with a walk to an archaeological site, exploring cave paintings and uncovering their history. The finishing touch is a Patagonian meal in a cave, offering a unique gastronomic experience. With easy technical difficulty, the Nativo Experience is accessible to everyone, making it an ideal choice for the day of arrival or departure. Discover the natural beauty, fascinating history and authentic cuisine of Patagonia in a complete and memorable experience.

We begin with a visit to Punta Walichu, an archaeological site located 8 km from the town, which will show you the footprints of the first men who walked these lands. You will visit the Coastal Walk and the Bahía Redonda, a few meters from the shore of Lake Argentino, where you will be able to observe the abundant local bird life. As a last stop, at the Historical Interpretation Center you will observe through a self-guided visit, the events of greatest historical relevance from the glaciations to the present. Participate in the history of the place, contemplating El Calafate, on the shores of the imposing. (From December 15 to March 15, the afternoon departure is 5:00 p.m.)

Get an intimate look at the famous ‘Perito Moreno’ Glacier during this full-day excursion including boat cruise from El Calafate including private guide and vehicle transport. Travel with a private guide and vehicle along the scenic Route 11, enjoying views of Lake Argentino as you ride. You’ll then board a shared boat for a first-hand encounter with the imposing ice walls of this massive glacier.

You will visit the most traditional places of the tourist village, learn about our history, the facts of greater historical relevance from the glaciations to the present.

Patagonian sights, flora, fauna, culture, cuisine, and adventure combine in this 4WD tour around El Calafate, Argentina which includes the coast of Lake Argentino (the largest freshwater lake in the country), the Andes mountains, culturally significant sites (including cave paintings made by the Tehuelche indigenous group), and a traditional Patagonian meal.

It is a modern center dedicated to the dissemination of the Patagonian Ice and its glaciers, one of the few glaciological interpretation centers in the world. Designed as a field that promotes knowledge and exalts the senses, try with noble aesthetic and narrative resources, emotionally envelop the visitor. To this end, a living space was designed, full of visual and sound stimuli, interactive and entertaining, which contributes to the knowledge of the world of glaciers and enriches any visit to Patagonia. Following the current exhibition techniques used by museums and interpretation centers in the world, the contents are expressed in various ways: scenic effects, lighting, multimedia programs and audiovisual presentations. This tour includes Pick up from the meeting point.

On this tour, passengers will be able to appreciate the natural beauty of the Perito Moreno Glacier and its surroundings, in a pleasant and familiar environment accompanied by certified guides, who will provide them with information about Glaciers and their stories. A tour that leaves from the door of your hotel in vehicles adapted to circulate in Patagonia. The passenger does not need to take long walks to get to appreciate its landscapes, along the way we have panoramic stops that are beautiful. Technical stops for use of bathrooms. When arriving at the footbridges, the passengers have the freedom to follow the path that best suits each one. The paths will be detailed by the guide, informing them of their difficulties. Transfer to restaurants for those who do not wish to have lunch with a view of the Glacier. After a pleasant afternoon, the passengers meet the guide at a meeting point and we begin the return to the hotel where we pick them up.

Upon entering the farm, receive warm Patagonian hospitality with mates, carreteiro coffee and fried pies, while the resort's immersive narrative comes to life. Witness traditional sheep shearing, accompanied by an in-depth talk on wool production. Explore the resort's corners, from ancient buildings to a vibrant plant nursery and the organic vegetable garden that supplies the barbecue area. At the "Mirador del Arroyo", taste a mountain wine paired with the irresistible flavor of confit lamb. Those who opt for an afternoon in the field relax, returning to their hotels with transportation provided. Those who enjoy the complete experience, with a show scene, head to a restaurant for a varied Patagonian dinner and a live folklore show. Book now and indulge in an authentic journey through Patagonian tradition, making your stay in El Calafate a true moment of enchantment and discovery.