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The 15 Best El Calafate Tours & Glacier Trips

30 tours  ·  from $74 a head

Almost nobody comes here for the town. The 15 below sort the glacier boardwalks, the boats in front of the ice, the trekking and the long day north to El Chaltén by price, start time and how early the bus really leaves.

El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - Entering Los Glaciares National Park
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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

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, about three hours on the park boardwalks, and an optional one-hour boat cruise. Guides such as Tobias, Noela, and Sebastian have been praised for clear local insight. Bring warm layers, lunch or snacks, and sturdy shoes.

“We had a great tour around the Perito Moreno glacier. The guide was very knowledgeable and explained a lot during the trip there. We got picked up on time and then got transferred to the bus that would take us to the park. The boat ride was fun, but it was super busy and crowded, so much so that it sometimes was hard to find a place outside the boat to view the glacier. You then get some free time to explore the walkways and gawk at the glaciers, which was great.”

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From El Calafate: Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén - Lake Viedma and the first glimpse of Fitz Roy
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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 from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a bilingual guide such as Veronica or Tobias, stopping at La Leona, Mirador de los Cóndores, and Chorrillo del Salto. You get two short walks, Fitz Roy views when weather allows, and free time for lunch in town. The 11-hour day suits visitors who want a taste of Patagonia without planning a multi-day trek.

“The tour was great. The guides were really nice and helpful. I recommend it fully.”

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise - The 30-minute boat crossing to the glacier
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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

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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From El Calafate: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour - The ride from El Calafate to the Chilean border
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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 for a guided day at Torres del Paine National Park. Expect a long coach ride, border formalities, short easy walks, boxed lunch, and major viewpoints at Lago Sarmiento, Río Paine Falls, Lake Nordenskjöld, and Lake Pehoé. Guides such as Carla, Silvestre, Matías, and Natalia have led recent departures.

“Silvestre was an amazing guide. The pleaces you will see speak for themselves. Amazing. Of course it’s a long trip but it’s worth it.”

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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 from La Soledad Port, sailing past Seco, Heim, Spegazzini, Upsala, and Bertracchi Glaciers. Enjoy a gourmet meal or lunchbox, bilingual guiding, four outdoor decks, and a stop at Puesto Las Vacas. Hotel pickup and Perito Moreno footbridges are optional, depending on your booking.

“It was just perfect. The boat, the staff, the views, the guides, the food. We had the smile in our face all day. Everything was well organized, perfectly orchestrated and it was worth every penny. Beautiful views. All 4 of us didn’t have anything negative to say. I recommend this day trip. We had a blast.”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip - From El Calafate to Punta Bandera
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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

6.All Glaciers Boat Trip

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

Sail from Punta Bandera through Argentino Lake to see Upsala, Spegazzini, Dry, Heim Sur, and Peineta glaciers. Then walk 300 meters through Patagonian forest to Spegazzini Refuge, with an optional 700-meter hike, viewpoints, and a three-course lunch option. English and Spanish guides are provided.

“Patagonia Dreams is a pleasure to work with. Very Reliable and goes the extra mile! The cruise was very nice but the VIP/Captain option was a little cramped and since we arrived last with the transfer, we were assigned the worst seats.”

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El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate - The uphill walk to Mirador de los Cóndores
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El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

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

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

Travel from El Calafate to El Chaltén for Fitz Roy viewpoints, a guided walk to Mirador de los Cóndores, Chorrillo del Salto waterfall, lunch, and free time in town. Guides such as Sandra, Walter, and Martin are praised for clear bilingual commentary. The uphill walk is manageable but not completely flat.

“It was very good, well organized, the guide was very good, nice and attentive. The whole experience was great”

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El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate - Chorrillo del Salto, a short walk to a waterfall
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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, 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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Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour - The drive from El Calafate to Lake Argentino
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Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour

9.Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour

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

Travel from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with hotel pickup, an English or Spanish-speaking guide, a stop at Curva de los Suspiros, and free time on the park footbridges. Guides such as Leonal and Naza have led well-organized outings, while the optional one-hour boat trip brings you close to the ice.

“Espectacular!!! Nos toco vivir las 4 estaciones en un solo día. Bellísimo”

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El Calafate: Horseback riding in Cerro Frias - Climbing Cerro Frias for the big views
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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 calm, well-trained horse and a Spanish or English-speaking guide. You will cross open hills, reach 400 meters, and descend through lenga forest while looking toward the Centinela Valley, Cristales range, and possibly Torres del Paine. A ranch meal follows, with Sophia and Nacho among the guides.

“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 - From El Calafate to Bajo Las Sombras
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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

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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Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala - Choosing between the 4x4 ride and Los Perros Waterfall
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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 a full day sailing Lake Argentino from El Calafate to remote Estancia Cristina. Enjoy onboard snacks, a ranch museum, mountain views, and your choice of a bumpy 4x4 ride toward Upsala Glacier or a guided walk to Los Perros Waterfall. Hotel pickup, guides, and boat transport are included.

“It was very nice, we had a great local tour guide and the all experience was lovely”

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Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno - The 7:00 AM pickup and ride 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

From El Calafate, cruise Lake Argentino past Upsala, Spegazzini, and hanging glaciers, walk through Patagonian forest, then explore Perito Moreno’s footbridges. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and an optional lunch box are included. Guides such as Daniella, Maxi, and Jorge have led recent departures.

“The cruise was well-organized and informative! I really appreciated the cleanliness of the ship and friendliness of the crew. The glaciers were gorgeous and two of them only visible by boat, aka: this tour.”

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Puerto Natales: Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina - The guide and the change near El Calafate
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Puerto Natales: Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina

14.Puerto Natales: Day Trip to Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · 16 hours · from $175

Travel from Puerto Natales to Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park on a 16-hour guided day trip. You’ll cross the border, meet your guide near El Calafate, and visit Perito Moreno Glacier. English and Spanish guidance is available. Bring your passport, Argentine pesos, and food for the day. The optional boat ride costs extra.

“Very long day. I did it after a long hike day and it was nice to do something that didn’t require a lot. Crossing the boarder was clear. We didn’t pick up our guide until we got into El Calafate.”

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El Calafate: Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier - From El Calafate to Mirador de los Suspiros
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El Calafate: Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier

15.Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier

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

Travel from El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park with a bilingual guide, stop at Mirador de los Suspiros, and spend three or four hours on the glacier walkways. Choose the boat option for a one-hour cruise close to Perito Moreno’s towering ice walls. Lucie has guided this route in both English and Spanish.

“Sono stata molto soddisfatta della gita! la guida è stata molto chiara e ha saputo gestire bene un gruppo numeroso, parlando spagnolo e inglese. Assolutamente la consiglio, sia perché sono dei professionisti del settore sia per il comodissimo orario di partenza alle 10! grazie mille!!”

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