El Calafate Tours

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.

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!

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in just one day is easy on this guided tour from El Calafate. An early-morning departure helps you beat the crowds, so you can wander along the walkways in front of the glacier without too much interference once you arrive. Then, get close within 490 feet (150 meters) of the glacier on a sailing tour around the south face.

Spend a full day trekking the Perito Moreno Glacier on this tour from El Calafate. Leave the city life behind to explore the glacier's balconies and some hidden corners of the glacier with your expert guide. This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 passengers and includes transport by an air-conditioned coach and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a special day in Glaciar Perito Moreno, the beautiful national park in Patagonia! The Safari Azul tour has been thought for people willing to navigate in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier and enjoy being very close to the ice. You will enjoy an unforgettable time in Perito Moreno National Park! The Glacier at your fingertips!

Sailing on Lake Argentino is one of the few ways to get close to some of the most distant and inaccessible glaciers, having the opportunity to travel inside the catamaran or walk through the balconies and deck, which allows you to take wonderful photos. The landing at the Spegazzini Base, a piece of land in the middle of the immensity of Lake Argentino and the field of Glaciers. It allows hiking with the most spectacular views of the National Park.

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.

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.

Enjoy aboard jeeps, a 35 km journey, while you observe with scheduled stops the majestic landscape of The Balcony of El Calafate, The Lago Argentino and The Andes. From the balcony of El Calafate an imposing natural viewpoint, you can enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central part of Lake Argentino. The tour will offer views of the Andes Mountains and glacier accumulation zone, towards the Boca del Diablo and if it is clear we can observe the Fitz Roy and Torre mountains in El Chaltén. In addition, we will have the opportunity to see the flight of Condors. Option BALCON & QUAD EXPERIENCE: Enjoy a ride on Quads a journey of 8 km to the heart of Cerro Huyliche Our guides accompany you throughout the whole trip. After an hour of travel in 4WD, we arrive at the starting point of the crossing in “Quads“. With the necessary technical equipments already prepared The Quads allow you to enter into ancient geography and penetrate the most attractive corners of Cerro Huyliche.

The journey begins at the private port La Soledad, located 47 kilometers from El Calafate. From there, at 9:00 AM we will set sail for the North Canal of Lake Argentino. The ice floes will decorate our passage through the Upsala Canal, from where we can see the Upsala Glacier about 15 km away. Then, we headed towards the Spegazzini Channel to see several hanging glaciers such as the Seco, Heim Sur, Peinetta, and then disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas. There we will take a 30-minute walk through an Andean Patagonian forest and its beaches. Upon returning to the boat we will enjoy lunch while we continue our walk until we reach the front of the highest glacier in the National Park: the Spegazzini Glacier. At this point we go to the Perito Moreno Glacier, where they can disembark on the footbridges for an hour and a half (if they choose this option). We will return to La Soledad port and return to the city at 06:00 PM.

Check out the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, which can reach up to over 260ft (80m) high, on this full day trek, either guided or non-guided- your choice. You'll have a chance to walk along the glacier walkways, and get tons of photos from viewpoints along the way. This tour starts in Los Glaciares National park, which is about 50m (80km) from El Calafate.

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 Argentino Lake for an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation. You might even witness the glacier’s signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs!

From the beginning, the trip holds pleasant surprises. Leaving the town, to the right we can see Lake Argentino with its Redonda Bay. In it you can see an important variety of birds, highlighting the black-necked swan, flamingo, steam duck, coot, up-land goose. When we get to the Park we will have a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Brief stop to take pictures and continue to Puerto Bajo las Sombras. Here you will board the boat for the Navigation through the southern arm of the Canal de los Témpanos to have different views of the wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier. (Duration: 1 hour) Back at the Port, we go to the Footbridges where we will have a service sector for visitors and a system of balconies and footbridges that allow walks through different routes and access to different truly incredible views of the Glacier and its proximity. After some free time for walks and lunch (optional), the return to El Calafate begins.

Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of the Minitrekking Tour on the Perito Moreno glacier. The Perito Moreno Glaciers are one of the most impressive destinations in the world in terms of glacial landscape. The experience of walking on ice allows you to closely appreciate the majesty of these glaciers, with their unique shapes, shades of deep blue and spectacular panoramic views. Mini trekking in the Perito Moreno Glaciers is a special experience recommended due to its combination of natural beauty, adventure, environmental education and accessibility, which allows you to connect deeply with a truly extraordinary natural environment.

It is now in your hands to be able to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier like no one has ever experienced it before. At water level. You will be able to contemplate its extraordinary size, noise and movement in an unforgettable way. You don't have to worry if you don't have previous kayaking experience, our guides will explain how to navigate these amazing glacial waters safely. The guides will provide you with the necessary equipment: a Gore-Tex dry suit, thermal suit, boots, gloves and life jacket After selecting your suits and getting ready, we'll head to the shores of the lake for safety briefings and to warm up with some exercises. You will find yourself sailing with your kayak in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier, an experience that you will never forget, for 1 hour 30 minutes. We will return to the meeting point for hot drinks and snacks, after the activity Free time of approximately 2 hours to walk the catwalks

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 Site, to explore the park's scenic lookouts and walkways to see the glacier from a multitude of different angles. Opt for a boat ride along Perito Moreno's dramatic front side for additional spectacular views of the icy giant.

Plan an outdoor excursion in El Calafate with this half-day tour including your choice of a guided hike, zipline adventure, or 4x4 tour. Begin the trek with a scenic drive in a 4x4 to ascend Mount Huyliche up to the Calafate balconies, offering views of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains. Choose your adventure at the time of booking, and continue on by zipline, hike, or drive.

Discover Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina on this full-day adventure from El Calafate. Sail past icebergs on Patagonia's Lago Argentino to Estancia Cristina, a historical sheep and cattle ranch at the end of the world. Tour Estancia Cristina, then choose between an off-road 4x4 tour to Upsala Glacier or a walk to a pristine nearby waterfall.

Discover the mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls of Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile with this full-day excursion departing from El Calafate, Argentina. Get picked up in El Calafate and admire views during the journey to Torres del Paine. See the striking scenery of Patagonia including lakes, jagged peaks, glaciers, and more. A boxed lunch is included.

Go see some of the world’s most amazing glaciers before they disappear during this full-day tour of Lake Argentino. View multiple glaciers from the ship including Upsala, Seco, Heim, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno. Stop for a short guided walk and enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers and enjoy a boxed lunch with a non-alcoholic drink while you sail.