The 4 Hiking and Trekking in El Calafate That Earn Their Price

1.Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

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

Walk for about an hour on Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons, guided by English- or Spanish-speaking mountain staff. The trip also includes a boat crossing, forest trail, glacier viewpoints, and boardwalk time. Guides such as Mariana, Marcelo, Nicolas, and Lucia have been praised for clear safety advice and friendly service. Lunch and park entry cost extra.

“The mini trekking was good. Actually, We wanted to do the Big ice but where Rejected due to age. We do understand that this might be dangerous experience .I would recommend to ask questions in advance and show a medical certificate for instance. we are professional I climbers in Europe an this is Ridiculous to refuse experiences people due to age”

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2.El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate

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

Travel 220 km from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a Spanish and English guide, stopping at La Leona before two gentle walks to Mirador de los Cóndores and Chorrillo del Salto. You get about five hours in town, with lunch included only in selected options. Guides such as Alexia and Tobias have led some departures.

“Excellent tour guide and business driver. Very informative tour, beautiful scenery, excellent hike/walk. Tour guide was very attention during hike. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Safari Azul Los Glaciares Trekking Tour

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

Travel from El Calafate to Puerto Bajo Las Sombras, sail across Lago Rico, and walk through forest and rocky ground to the edge of Perito Moreno Glacier. Guides such as Alexa, Diego, Leandro, Victoria, and Camilla have led groups in English and Spanish. The day also includes two hours at the glacier catwalks.

“Really good experience. Has a good balance between getting close to the glacier and seeing it from a distance.”

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4.El Chaltén Full-Day Tour and Short Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 11 hours · from $130

Travel from El Calafate to El Chaltén with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Estancia La Leona and the Viedma Glacier viewpoint. In town, walk to Mirador de los Cóndores and Chorrillo del Salto. The 11-hour outing includes transport, hotel pickup, and optional lunch.

“The tour was excellent! The tour guide, Ana, was awesome! The drive was comfortable and short. The hike was long enough and challenging enough for an average hiker. The lagoon at the end of the hike and the views of Chalten were just breathtaking... we has plenty of time to do everything and even drink a beer on the way back to the bus... the price is a little high though but no park fees so it is ok ...”

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