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El Calafate Tour: Ancient Glaciers
Tour to Ancient Glaciers (3 days / 2 nights )
from $259 €189 £162
Tour Highlights
- Lago Rico Boat Tour
- Perito Moreno Glacier
Trip Style
- Adventure
- Nature
Physical Difficulty
- 2-Moderate
- Tour package to El Calafate & Perito Moreno Glacier
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Explore Argentina’s striking countryside and the town of El Calafate, surrounded by icy splendor, on an adventurous Patagonia tour package. Situated near the southern tip of Argentina, the town is backed by looming glaciers, expansive ice fields, and shimmering blue lakes. Sometimes the only thing that breaks this area’s the impressive silence is the sound of slowly shifting ice sheets and calving glaciers. Also, only 50 miles from El Calafate sits the magnificent Los Glaciers National Park, which includes several majestic glaciers. On this El Calafate tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, a highlight of any trip to Patagonia.
Day 1 : Arrival to El Calafate
Day 2 : Perito Moreno Tour
Day 3 : Departure from El Calafate
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Day 1 : Arrival to El Calafate
- Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport by one of our Argentina For Less representatives and taken to your confirmed El Calafate hotel.
- Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure in El Calafate. We suggest a visit to the Nimes Lagoon at sunset to watch the birds settling for the night.
Day 2 : Perito Moreno Tour
- Enjoy an early breakfast in your hotel before departing for the famous Perito Moreno Glacier for a unique Patagonia travel experience.
- On your ride to the park, you’ll pass the southern bank of the glistening blue Lago Argentino, populated by colorful flamingoes, black-necked swans, and coots. You’ll also see several berry farms and estancias.
- When you arrive at the foot of the Perito Moreno Glacier, you’ll have several hours to explore its trails and footpaths at your leisure.
- In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat tour along Lago Rico to appreciate the grandeur of the glacier from its most imposing edge.
- You will then return to your comfortable El Calafate hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Day 3 : Departure from El Calafate
- Check out our many exciting additional El Calafate tours to keep exploring this lovely area or meet your transfer to the airport for your flight home or on to you next destination.
- Browse our full range of Argentina travel destinations for additional Argentina vacation ideas.
| Occupancy | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
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| Double/Triple | $259 €189 £162 | $369 €269 £230 | $579 €423 £361 |
| Single | $379 €277 £236 | $619 €452 £386 | $949 €693 £592 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. |
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| Occupancy | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
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| Double/Triple | $259 €189 £162 | $369 €269 £230 | $579 €423 £361 |
| Single | $379 €277 £236 | $619 €452 £386 | $949 €693 £592 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. |
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Top Pick El Calafate Hotels
Posada Los Alamos 5*
Ing. Hector Mario Guatti 1350, El Calafate
The Hotel Posada Los Alamos is a family-owned business beautifully situated along five acres of lush gardens along Lago Argentino in El Calafate. Its excellent services include a golf course, a full workout gym, an indoor swimming pool and spa, a library, medical facilities, secretarial services, safe-deposit boxes, mini bars, childcare services, a hairdresser, a laundry service, a restaurant and bar. Its spectacular setting, luxurious design, and outstanding service make this a truly special hotel. This elegant hotel features 144 rooms exclusively decorated for the most discriminative travelers, with stunning views of the gardens and mountains.
Los Sauces Casa Patagonica 4*
Los Gauchos 1352, El Calafate
Los Sauces Casa Patagonica is a lavish lodge idyllically situated on four acres of immaculate lush gardens. The crackling log fires, rough stone walls, and exquisite Argentine paintings and sculptures decorate this cottage-like retreat with a quaint charm that will make you feel right at home. There are 38 guest suites which vary in size and opulence, but all boast cozy classical furnishings, thoughtful artistic touches, and splendid mountain views. The hotel’s library, observatory, 9-hole golf course, sumptuous spa and Patagonia-inspired gourmet cuisine are just some of the details that make Los Sauces exceptional.
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Eolo Hotel 3*
Ruta Provincial N 11, El Calafate
This brand new country lodge is spacious and comfortable like a historic Patagonian estancia. The charming and luxurious Eolo hotel is located 522 miles from the tip of the continent, in La Anita Valley, on the eastern side of Mountain Frías. The unique location, on a 3,000 hectare property is perfect for travelers hoping to explore Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine, or the surrounding region. The 17 suites all boast spectacular views of Lago Argentino, La Anita valley, Torres del Paine, or the Rico branch. Guest can also overlook these beautiful sites from the living room, bar, restaurant, library, or TV room. This exceptional 5-star lodge allows guests to discover the beauty of the area while enjoying complete luxury and excellent service.
Have you ever wondered how we choose the Argentina For Less Top Hotel Picks? Well, this is the job of our Destinations Manager, one that is envied by all the staff at LAFL. Throughout the year our Destination Manager travels to all our destinations to check out our hotels and make sure they are up to par. They help us get the best rates at the best value hotels so we can, in turn, offer them to you.
- 2 nights in El Calafate hotels based on US standards
- All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides
- All transfers and entrance fees
- All breakfasts
PLEASE NOTE:
As of 1 January 2010, an entrance fee (Reciprocity Fee) is chargeable for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia visiting Argentina. For further details, please read about Argentina visa requirements on our Latin America For Less Travel Blog.
- Extra Day in El Calafate
- Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Cruise & Trekking
- Full Day Upsala, Onelli & Spegazzini Glaciers Boat Cruise
- Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Trek
- Cerro Frias Mountain Excursions
- Estancia Cristina Discovery Tour
- Half Day Balcon de Calafate 4X4 Tour
Extra Day in El Calafate
| Occupancy | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
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| Double/Triple | $59 €43 £37 | $89 €65 £56 | $229 €167 £143 |
| Single | $99 €72 £62 | $169 €123 £105 | $409 €299 £255 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. |
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Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Cruise & Trekking
This full day boat cruise and mini-trekking experience begins at the Bajo de las Sombras dock, where you will board a cruise ship for a short boat ride to the southern edge of Lago Rico. You will disembark on the glacier-side of the lake, where mountain guides will welcome and brief you on the park rules and trekking safety. Groups of 10 or fewer trekkers will set out for the glacier, and at the edge, trekkers will put on their crampons before enjoying a two hour glacier walk. On the way back, you will stop at the glacier’s balconies for spectacular panoramic views of the entire glacier. Back at the shelter you will stop for lunch (optional box lunches available on request), before returning by boat to Bajo de las Sombras, and from there to your El Calafate hotel.
Due to insurance reasons beyond the control of Argentina For Less, participation in this excursion is limited to travelers between 10 and 65 years old. Several hours of walking through diverse terrain requires both good physical shape and a sense of adventure. Wear sports clothing (sweaters, rain jacket, sunglasses, trekking shoes or tennis shoes, and gloves) and bring UV sun block, a small backpack, and water bottle.
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Full Day Upsala, Onelli & Spegazzini Glaciers Boat Cruise
Meet your guide for your journey to Punta Bandera, where you will board a ship and cruise along Lago Argentino past drifting icebergs to the Upsala Glacier. You will continue on to Onelli Bay, where you will disembark at the port and take a short trek to Onelli Lagoon. At this remarkable lagoon the glaciers Onelli, Bolados, and Agassiz converge. Afterward, you will set sail again, this time passing the Spegazzini and Seco glaciers, before returning to the El Calafate port in the late afternoon.
Please note that due to sudden shifts in weather, the precise nature of this cruise can change. At times alternative glaciers and/or routes may be required.
| Price per Person | $ 229 |
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Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Trek
On this full day Big Ice trekking adventure, you will hike into the heart of the immense, awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier. You will first take a short boat cruise along Lago Rico to the glacier side of the lake, where guides will welcome you. After a safety and equipment briefing, you will walk to the foot of the glacier, get outfitted in your crampons, and head into the icy blue wilderness. An hour’s trek will take you to a breathtaking view of the immense ice plateau, where you will be able to enjoy lunch and rest before heading back to terra firma. The hike lasts about three hours, with expert guides leading you every step of the way. You will reach the boat by mid-afternoon, and head back to El Calafate.
Due to insurance reasons beyond the control ofArgentina For Less, participation in this excursion is limited to travelers between 18 and 45 years old. Several hours of walking through diverse terrain requires both good physical shape and a sense of adventure. Wear sports clothing (sweaters, rain jacket, sunglasses, trekking shoes or tennis shoes, and gloves) and bring UV sunblock, a 40-liter backpack, and water bottle.
The park entrance fee, lunch, and clothing are not included.
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Cerro Frias Mountain Excursions
Also available are several half day excursion options to the nearby Cerro Frías Mountain. You can choose a guided horseback riding adventure, a trekking tour, or a 4x4 excursion. Cerro Frías has well-marked paths and panoramic views of Torres del Paine, Monte Fitz Roy, and Lago Argentino, making it a popular choice for day trippers. All tours are suitable for any age group.
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Estancia Cristina Discovery Tour
This full day excursion takes you by boat to Los Glaciares National Park and the Upsala Glacier. You will start the day with a drive to Puerto Bandera, a town roughly 24 miles from Calafate, where you’ll board a sleek, modern boat and start your journey across the sparkling Lago Argentino and up the breathtakingly beautiful Cristina Canal. You will sail amidst stunning scenery, passing icebergs and the impressive western front of the Upsala Glacier along the way.
Shortly before noon, you’ll arrive at Estancia Cristina, a rugged wonderland of more than 54,300 acres of grassland, mountains, and glaciers. Your estancia experience will depend on your choice of excursion: trekking, walking, or four-wheeling. You can choose to do this excursion with lunch prepared at the estancia or enjoy a packed lunch (not included). You will head back to El Calafate in the late afternoon.
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Half Day Balcon de Calafate 4X4 Tour
You’ll start your half day 4x4 adventure in Calafate. You will drive from town to Huyliche Hill, where you will gradually ascend to 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. From the top of the hill you’ll have spectacular views of Calafate, as well as Lago Argentina, Mount Chalten, and the Perito Moreno Glacier. You’ll also see interesting rock and fossil formations. You’ll navigate an exciting and steep ride back down the hill and, upon arrival to El Calafate, will be taken to your hotel.
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