Transfers and Tours in El Calafate

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Glaciers Tours

🧊 Mini-Trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier

Walk on Ice — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Patagonian Adventure

Step onto one of the world’s most iconic glaciers with a unique guided trek across the Perito Moreno Glacier. This unforgettable experience combines nature, adventure, and breathtaking scenery in a full-day tour from El Calafate.

📍 Tour Overview

  • 🕒 Total Duration: ~9 hours (including transfers)

  • ❄️ Time on the Glacier: 1.5 to 2 hours

  • 🚐 Departure Point: El Calafate

✅ What’s Included

  • ✔️ Round-trip transportation from El Calafate

  • ✔️ Short boat ride across the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino

  • ✔️ Guided forest walk to reach the glacier

  • ✔️ Crampon fitting and safety briefing by expert guides

  • ✔️ Guided ice trek across the glacier surface

🌟 What You’ll See

While walking on the glacier, you’ll discover:

  • Crystal-clear blue lagoons

  • Deep crevasses

  • Flowing meltwater streams

  • And, if conditions allow, ice caves

⚠️ Requirements

  • 🔞 Age limit: 10 to 65 years old

  • 💪 Moderate physical fitness required

  • 🚫 Not suitable for pregnant individuals

  • 🥾 No previous trekking experience needed

A massive glacier with towering icy ridges dominates the background, revealing a textured surface marked by cracks and crevices. In the foreground, a group of people stand on a viewing platform, silhouetted against the vibrant turquoise water filled with floating ice chunks.
A massive glacier with towering icy ridges dominates the background, revealing a textured surface marked by cracks and crevices. In the foreground, a group of people stand on a viewing platform, silhouetted against the vibrant turquoise water filled with floating ice chunks.
A vast, icy glacier stretches across a rugged terrain, with intricate patterns of white and dark lines creating a mesmerizing view. Snow-capped mountains flank the glacier, extending into what appears to be a cloudy sky.
A vast, icy glacier stretches across a rugged terrain, with intricate patterns of white and dark lines creating a mesmerizing view. Snow-capped mountains flank the glacier, extending into what appears to be a cloudy sky.
A vast, striking glacier meets the sea, with rugged mountains rising on either side. The ice is a bright, crystalline blue, contrasting with the dark, rocky surfaces of the mountains. Snow-capped peaks are visible in the background, under a clear blue sky.
A vast, striking glacier meets the sea, with rugged mountains rising on either side. The ice is a bright, crystalline blue, contrasting with the dark, rocky surfaces of the mountains. Snow-capped peaks are visible in the background, under a clear blue sky.
A group of people stand on the deck of a cruise ship, observing a vast blue glacier across the calm waters. Snow-capped mountains rise majestically in the background under a clear blue sky.
A group of people stand on the deck of a cruise ship, observing a vast blue glacier across the calm waters. Snow-capped mountains rise majestically in the background under a clear blue sky.

🏔️Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier

Discover one of Argentina’s most iconic natural wonders, just 80 km from El Calafate.

🌄A Journey Through Patagonian Landscapes

Your adventure begins with a scenic 40 km drive across the Patagonian steppe, followed by entry into Los Glaciares National Park, where the environment transforms into lush Andean-Patagonian forest. Along the way, you’ll see native trees like Ñires, Guindos, and Lengas.

❄️ Experience the Glacier Up Close

Once at the Perito Moreno Glacier, enjoy breathtaking views from a network of viewpoints and balconies. Its sheer size and beauty are unforgettable.
The site also includes accessible areas for visitors with reduced mobility.

🚤 Optional Boat Ride

Enhance your visit with an optional 1-hour boat ride along the glacier’s northern face, offering a unique water-level perspective and the chance to witness ice calving up close.

🛎️ Services Available On-Site

  • Restaurant

  • Snack bar

  • Restrooms

  • Parking

  • First aid station

📅 Tour Details

  • 4 hours at the viewpoints

  • 1-hour optional boat navigation

🚢 Full-Day Glaciers Boat Tour

Explore the Majestic Glaciers of Patagonia from the Water

📍Departure from Puerto Banderas

The journey begins at Puerto Banderas, just 45 km from El Calafate. Board a modern vessel and set sail through the northern arm of Lake Argentino, passing the narrow Boca del Diablo as you head toward the Upsala Channel.

🧊 Sail Among Icebergs

Experience the awe of navigating through a field of floating icebergs, some of them massive in size, calved from the famous Upsala Glacier—an unforgettable sight that brings you face to face with Patagonia’s icy wonders.

🏔️Visit the Spegazzini Channel

The tour continues into the Spegazzini Channel, where you'll encounter other stunning glaciers, including:

  • Glaciar Seco

  • Glaciar Heim

  • Glaciar Peineta

🛶Stop at Bahía Spegazzini

Enjoy a 1-hour landing at Bahía Spegazzini, home to a cozy mountain lodge. Relax and take in the view while savoring a delicious lunch or warming up with a hot chocolate.

🕒 Tour Duration

Full-day experience: approximately 8 hours
Perfect for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike.

Full-Day El Chaltén Excursion

Discover the magic of El Chaltén on a full-day adventure from El Calafate. Perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park and take in the majestic landscapes of Mount Fitz Roy and Mount Torre.

🚐 Guided Transfer from El Calafate
We depart between 7:00 and 7:30 AM for a scenic 3-hour drive surrounded by breathtaking valleys, lakes, and mountains.

📍 Stop at La Leona
On the way, we’ll make a brief stop at the historic inn by the La Leona River, where you can enjoy a break with stunning views of Lake Viedma and Mount Fitz Roy while connecting with the history and nature of the region.

🥾 Exploration in El Chaltén
Once in El Chaltén, you’ll have time to explore the most popular trails of the National Park:

  • Laguna Capri and Fitz Roy Viewpoint
    Difficulty: Medium/High
    Ideal for trekking lovers and panoramic views.

  • Chorrillo del Salto and Condors’ Viewpoint
    Difficulty: Low
    Perfect for those seeking short and accessible hikes without missing the essence of the Patagonian landscape.

The trails are mostly self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

🌿 An Unforgettable Experience
This excursion is perfect for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and outdoor activity seekers. A full day to discover one of the most coveted destinations in Argentine Patagonia.

Ready to experience El Chaltén?
Book your spot now and let yourself be amazed by its unique beauty!