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El Calafate Tours: 15 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

37 tours  ·  from $76

The good el calafate tours fill first, and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: 15 of them, what each costs and how they differ.

El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - The 1.5-hour ride from El Calafate
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

1.Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Spend eight hours traveling from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with a bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and about three hours to explore the park. Walk the 4-kilometer boardwalk network, watch for ice calvings, and add a one-hour boat cruise for a close view of the glacier wall. Guides include Tobias, Noela, Matias, and others.

“Everything about this tri was fantastic. We were so lucky with the weather - but you can’t plan for that. I had expected to be blown away and this exceeded my expectations. A must do. Communication was great and our guide was really engaging and well informed. Thank you for this memory of a Lifetime.”

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From El Calafate: Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén - La Leona adds a welcome break
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From El Calafate: Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén

2.Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 926 reviews · 11 hours · from $130

Travel 220 km from El Calafate to El Chaltén with an English and Spanish speaking guide. Stop at La Leona, hike to Mirador de los Cóndores, walk through lenga forest to Chorrillo del Salto, and enjoy free time in town. Guides such as Veronica and Tobias are known for helpful commentary and steady support on the trails.

“I recommend this tour to nature lovers and those that like to hike. I would suggest a moderate fitness level as it is uphill. The hike took us 1hr in total with multiple stops. Veronica did a great job at guiding us and educating us on the history of El Chalten. It was very windy and it was so strong at the top that we had to sit down. With that said, the view was worth it. It was very cloudy and started to rain so we couldn’t see mount FitzRoy. The waterfall was so beautiful and tranquil. I would suggest warm clothes and good shoes (some areas have a…”

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise - From El Calafate to Bajo de las Sombras
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

3.Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 805 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $396

From El Calafate, cross Argentino Lake by boat, strap on crampons, and spend about an hour walking across Perito Moreno Glacier. A bilingual guide leads the ice trek, followed by forest trails, glacier viewpoints, and a close sail along the ice wall. Hotel pickup depends on the option you book.

“The activity itself was absolutely incredible but the tour bus that picked everyone up in the morning crashed into the side of the mountain after it slid on ice. Everyone was ok but I’d recommend renting a car and driving in yourself.”

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From El Calafate: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour - Leaving El Calafate before the day gets going
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From El Calafate: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

4.Torres del Paine Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 434 reviews · 16 hours · from $229

Travel from El Calafate into Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park with bilingual guides such as Carla, Matías, or Silvestre. Expect a very long bus day, border formalities, a boxed lunch, wildlife sightings, several viewpoints, and an easy 1.5-hour walk beside Lake Nordenskjöld. The park entry fee is extra.

“Absolutely fantastic trip to Torres Del Paine! The transport was comfortable, on time and very well organized (despite being a quite large group). Communication was top, we were always very well informed about every single step of the journey. At this point, very big thank you to our driver Valentin and our Argentinian guide Matias for doing such a great job! On the Chilean side, our guide Natalia joined us and made sure that we’re having the most amazing time in Torres del Paine: the best view points, loads of information about the region, great photo chances and in general a super interesting and fascinating trip. The hike was very…”

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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience - Full Day Cruise - Escuadra Bay and the Condor Nesting Wall
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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

5.Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 8 hours - 750 minutes · from $225

Spend a full day aboard a comfortable catamaran in Los Glaciares National Park. From La Soledad Port, you’ll see Seco, Heim, Spegazzini, Upsala, and Bertracchi Glaciers, stop at Puesto Las Vacas, enjoy lunch onboard, and possibly visit the Perito Moreno footbridges. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and lunch options are available.

“Great tour with amazing highlights. Everything was well planned and easy to understand, which made the glaciers shine even more!”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip - Sailing through Boca del Diablo
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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

6.All Glaciers Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · from $255

Travel from El Calafate to Punta Bandera, cruise the Upsala and Spegazzini channels, and walk through Patagonian forest to Spegazzini Refuge. You get English and Spanish commentary, hotel pickup, glacier viewpoints, and an optional 700-meter moderate trail. The Captain’s Club upgrade adds a more private setting, food, and drinks.

“Everyone should experience the beauty of these glaciers. It was breathtaking.”

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El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate - Fitz Roy viewpoints and the mountain reveal
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El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

7.El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about 12 hours traveling from El Calafate to El Chaltén with guides such as Sandra, Walter, or Martin. The day includes Fitz Roy viewpoints, La Leona, a gentle walk to Mirador de los Cóndores, Chorrillo del Salto waterfall, lunch, and hotel pickup. It suits you if you want Patagonia scenery without a demanding trek or rental car.

“We enjoyed the views on a nice and sunny day. In June, very little crowds at tourist sites due to low season. Lots of wildlife to see. Food at the restaurant was good as well. Tour is exactly as advertised. Our guide Anahi was great and was able to provide us information in English.”

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El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate - Mirador de los Cóndores: the stronger walk
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El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate

8.El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 157 reviews · from $97

Travel 220 km from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a Spanish and English guide, then walk to Mirador de los Cóndores and Chorrillo del Salto. You get about five hours in town, with optional lunch, a stop at Estancia La Leona, and a return around 18:30 to 19:00. Guides may include Alexia, Tobias, or others.

“Unfortunately this was the biggest let down on our trip to Patagonia. Based on the description, we were under the impression we would have 5 free hours to do as we please in El Chalten (in our case, to hike). It wasn’t until we were 1.5 hours in to the drive that we were told tRead more”

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Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour - The road from El Calafate to Lake Argentino
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Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour

9.Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Curva de los Suspiros before exploring the park’s footbridges. You’ll have free time for lunch and can add a one-hour boat trip. Guides such as Leonal and Naza have led well-paced outings, though pickup can take longer than expected.

“A fantastic day and a wonderful experience seeing Perito Moreno Glazier! Well organised and an excellent tour guide - Leonal. I wish I could have stayed longer in El Calafate to see more of the National Park and the glaciers.”

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El Calafate: Horseback riding in Cerro Frias - Meeting the horses and getting comfortable in the saddle
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El Calafate: Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

10.Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $151

Ride from Estancia Alice up Cerro Frias with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Gentle horses, a slow pace, mountain and lake views, a lenga forest descent, and a ranch meal make this a friendly introduction to horseback riding in Patagonia. Sophia and Nacho are among the guides named by guests.

“I loved it!! The views are incredible and Nacho was a great guide, very friendly and patient. Would recommend!”

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El Calafate: Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour - Returning to the catwalks
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El Calafate: Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour

11.Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

Join a Spanish and English-speaking guide from El Calafate for a boat ride across Lago Rico, a guided trek beside Perito Moreno Glacier, and two hours at the famous catwalks. The tour suits active visitors aged 6 to 70, but you must bring lunch, water, warm waterproof clothing, and money for the national park entrance.

“A great day. Camillla was a great guide with lots of information about the area, the flora and fauna and the glacier. The boat trip across the lake was amazing with lots of time to view the glacier. A good walk through the forest to the glacier and plenty of time for photos. At the board walks we were given suggestions on the best walks to take. Stunning views of the glacier. All in all a terrific day.”

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Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala - A 7:30 morning start from El Calafate
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Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala

12.Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $285

Spend about 11 hours crossing Lake Argentino, passing icebergs, visiting historic Estancia Cristina, and choosing a glacier-viewing 4x4 trip or waterfall walk. Hotel pickup, boat snacks, a guide, and lunch arrangements are included, though you should confirm exactly what your package covers before booking.

“Everything was awesome. The staff was professional and the trip was well organized. The lunch was amazing and exceeded expectations. Overall everything was great and would highly recommend.”

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Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno - From El Calafate to Private Port La Soledad
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Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno

13.Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 12 hours · from $276

Spend 12 hours with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, sailing aboard the María Turquesa through Upsala and Spegazzini channels before visiting Perito Moreno’s footbridges. You’ll also take a 30-minute Patagonian forest walk at Las Vacas Post. Hotel pickup, cruise, and park walkways are included, while the national park fee and optional lunch box cost extra.

“The tour was really nice! Seeing the glaciers was amazing, and the food for the lunch box was surprisingly tasty and great value for your money. We worried about motion sickness but the lake was super calm and we didn’t feel a thing. Plenty of time going around icebergs and the glaciers so you could see them from many different views. Highly recommend booking.”

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El Calafate: Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier - Route 11 puts the glacier in context
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El Calafate: Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier

14.Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Travel from El Calafate into Los Glaciares National Park for a guided visit to Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk up to 5 kilometers of viewing paths, hear ice crash into Lake Argentino, and choose an added one-hour boat ride near the glacier wall. Bilingual guides lead in English and Spanish.

“Magnifique journée. beaucoup d'explication sur la région et ses glaciers de la part de Lucie. Je recommande cette excursion.”

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Perito Moreno boat tour from El Calafate: Glaciares Gourmet - Leaving El Calafate before the crowds
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Perito Moreno boat tour from El Calafate: Glaciares Gourmet

15.Perito Moreno boat tour from El Calafate: Glaciares Gourmet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $245

Spend 10 to 12 hours cruising Lake Argentino past Upsala, Heim, Seco, Spegazzini, and Perito Moreno glaciers. A bilingual Spanish-English guide explains the ice and Patagonian past. Choose hotel transfers, VIP deck access, a standard lunchbox or premium meal, and an optional visit to the Perito Moreno walkways.

“Great trip. Boat captain foes a great job of orienting the boat so all can see. One drawback is the more expensive option leads you to believe you get out to walk on the glacier which you do NOT. Somewhat disappointing.”

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