Visit Calafate in 3 Days

This is a wonderful experience that will allow you to spend enjoying a World Heritage Site. It is a world icon of Patagonia: Calafate and its glaciers.

In this tour package you can visit the city of Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier on a full day excursion.

Embark on a full-day excursion to visit the National Trekking Capital, and enjoy the scenic beauty of El Chaltén. Learn about the Patagonian culture throughout your trip, which begins and ends in El Calafate.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer in - Airport/Hotel

Stop At: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Transfer from airport to hotel
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Perito Moreno Glacier & Nautical Safari

Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
The excursion begins with the pick from the hotel. You take the Provincial Road N°11 that connects you to the National Park area, after going through about 75 km.
Along the road, you can see different environments: from the Patagonian Steppe to the Magellanic forest, discovering several types of Flora and fauna of the region.
On the road, you make two stops: one of them to admire the Argentinean lake, and the other one on the “Curva de los Suspiros” or “Breathtaking Panoramic view”, where you have the first view of the Moreno Glacier.

Once in the balconies area, you will have around two hours to walk along them in order to have several views of the Glacier. If you are lucky, you will see pieces of ice falling down and generating an enormous breaking noise.
Finishing the visit to the pasarelles, the guide will offer you navigation in front of the south ice wall of the glacier, which is optional and for sure recommended, for being the only chance you can see the Moreno Glacier from the water level, close to the 60 m ice wall.
It lasts about 50 minutes, and it is definitely a must-see.
Once close to the wall, the ship stops in order for you to take great pictures from there.
It operates all year long.
About 7 hours of excursion
Low difficulty
Outfit: comfortable shoes and just in case, waterproof clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen/sunblock.
Entrance ticket to the National Park is included.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Argentino Lake, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Finishing the visit to the pasarelles, you will go on a navigation in front of the south ice wall of the glacier, which is included and for sure recommended, for being the only chance you can see the Moreno Glacier from the water level, close to the 60 m ice wall.
It lasts about 50 minutes, and it is definitely a must-see.

Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Full Day Chaltén Condors Viewpoint & Chorrillo del Salto Waterfall

Stop At: El Chalten, El Chalten, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
The idea is to provide those who do not have a lot of time, with an option to visit El Chaltén, the youngest town in Argentina, National Capital of Trekking. It will allow us to admire the Fitz Roy Mount (3405mts); Torre Mount (3102 mts) and the natural beauties of its surroundings.

In a comfortable minibus we will begin with the pick up at hotels, at 08:00 hours, to start our trip, accompanied by a bilingual guide.

Along the coast of Argentinean Lake, we will continue until the crossing with the route 40 that we will take towards the north. Approximately half way we will arrive at the La Leona Inn, an old construction dating from 1894, on the river of the same name, where we will learn about its history.

Continuing towards the north, and after several stops at panoramic points, we will surely meet with herds of guanacos and hares.

We will go to “Chorrillo del Salto”, which is 4 km away from El Chaltén, where we will enjoy the enchanting landscape and a natural waterfall of 20 meters high in the middle of the mountain range.

If preferred, passengers may choose to walk the self-guided trails to the Mirador de los Cóndores or Las Águilas. (Condors Viewpoint or Eagles Viewpoint)

At around 17:30 hs we will return to El Calafate, estimating our arrival at 20:00 hs, after an enriching experience.

Lunch will be held at a restaurant in El Chaltén, with non-alcoholic beverage included.

Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Transfer out - Hotel/Airport

Stop At: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Visit Calafate in 3 Days
2/4/2020 - 5/4/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all passengers at their hotel

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• Food & drinks in the National Park

Facilities