Tours in El Calafate

Is a midday excursion in a 4x4 vehicle along the shores of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, making a journey through time on the passage of man in these lands, rediscovering stories of the first expeditions and daring who ventured into the unknown. Among the cliffs and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditions with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world. On the shores of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and that today introduce us to its interpretation. You can take many pictures with spectacular views, and enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch/dinner!!!! Undoubtedly, a great experience for you to enjoy during your stay in Calafate.

This Trekking requires approximately 3 hours of trekking between ice and moraine, just like the traditional Minitrekking, but it is much more physically intense due to the pace of walking (almost twice the distance is covered in the same time) and the large amount of earrings. The walk on the ice with crampons lasts approximately one hour, it is done 1km west of the traditional Minitrekking area and you can see crevasses, lagoons, seracs and other incredible glacial formations. You also visit an immense waterfall a few meters from the glacier and the toast is made on the boat returning to the port.

Get ready to experience one of the most breathtaking sights in South America on this unforgettable excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, the crown jewel of Argentine Patagonia. Your day begins with a guided visit to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the network of scenic walkways that offer unbeatable panoramic views of the glacier—perfect for photos and quiet moments of awe. Feel the thunder as massive chunks of ice crash into the lake below, a spectacle that makes Perito Moreno truly one-of-a-kind. Want to get even closer? Enhance your adventure with an optional one-hour boat ride, where you'll sail right up to the towering glacier wall for an up-close look at its immense beauty and power. Whether you're a nature lover, photographer, or just someone seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this tour is a must-do on your Patagonia itinerary. Curious what your day at the Perito Moreno Glacier will be like?

Located in the heart of the Chilean Southern Patagonia, 150 kms north of Puerto Natales and 300 kms south of El Calafate, Torres del Paine National Park has an area of 242,000 hectares, furrowed by 150 kms of gravel roads and hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails that allow us to access panoramic views of its innumerable natural attractions.

Explore El Chalten, renowned as the National Capital of Trekking, owing to its extensive network of trails that ran through the landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park. Here, you can marvel at the peaks of the Andes mountain range and the pristine lakes born from cascading snowmelt. Enjoy a variety of hiking trails, whether self-guided or accompanied by expert guides, within this scenic area. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned coach, with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services available for centrally located El Calafate hotels. As part of this full-day excursion, savor a boxed lunch and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages to help fuel your adventure.

Get up close and personal with the largest glaciers in the El Calafate region on a full-day sightseeing cruise. Sail through Lake Argentino and admire the majestic beauty and size of the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers. Then, enjoy lunch on the boat while sailing back to El Calafate!

Our Perito Moreno Glacier and Boat Tour is perfect for nature lovers who want to see one of the most striking attractions in South America: Perito Moreno. We explore lakes, rivers, mountains, trails and even take a boat ride in our tour to the glacier, getting unique and unforgettable views from every angle. Don’t miss out on this truly spectacular experience!

NAVIGATE THROUGH THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE LAKE Depart from El Calafate towards Punta Bandera Port, where catamarans set sail to start navigating to the north branch of the lake and the icebergs barrier, previous to Upsala Glacier, that you will see at a distance due to big icebergs. Then, the boat trip continues heading for Spegazzini Channel, to see the Seco, Heim, and Spegazzini glaciers. After sailing in front of the Spegazzini Glacier, we disembark at a refuge, where you can take a short walk of 300mts to enjoy the view of the Spegazzini Glacier from the shore. Afterward, we return to the port.

In a small group, we will head off in a 4×4 vehicle for 9.5 kms, climbing through the Feruglio mountain range to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Lago Guillermo, where our 4 ½ hour hike begins. We will visit Glaciar Upsala’s privileged lookout point and walk down over the eroded trails with exposed fascinating marine fossils. CONSIDERATIONS • Minimum age: 12 years old. • This trekking is only suitable for individuals with a good physical condition. • This is not recommended for people with vertebral column, hips, ankles and knees problems. • It is essential to have trekking shoes, preferably boots with ankle protection.

Discover the Nativo Experience: This half-day tour offers more than a simple excursion; is an anthropological experience that highlights the history of the first expeditions to the region. Departing from a lakeside stop, guides share insights into the formation of the landscape and the rich local fauna and flora. The highlight is the visit to Acantilado Punta Bonita, providing incredible panoramic views of the city, Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains. The journey continues with a walk to an archaeological site, exploring cave paintings and uncovering their history. The finishing touch is a Patagonian meal in a cave, offering a unique gastronomic experience. With easy technical difficulty, the Nativo Experience is accessible to everyone, making it an ideal choice for the day of arrival or departure. Discover the natural beauty, fascinating history and authentic cuisine of Patagonia in a complete and memorable experience.

The experience starts at Perito Moreno Kayak Experience’s Meeting Point, located close to the main parking area, where our team will greet you and brief you about the experience.

We invite you to live a unique experience! Our excursion gives you the chance to discover the Perito Moreno Glacier, declared a natural heritage site, from a totally different perspective: through a kayaking adventure. Our professional guides will provide all the necessary equipment to perform the activity, ensuring your safety and enjoyment, through a personalized first quality service. Don't miss the opportunity to go on a tour you will remember forever.

Glaciares Gourmet is a full day experience aboard the María Turquesa Cruise, which tours some places of this Patagonian landscape, navigating it with the highest comfort. An activity specially designed for a memorable experience. You will visit several hanging glaciers such as Seco, Heim Sur, Peinetta and then disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas. There we will hike for 30 minutes through part of a Patagonian Andean forest and its beaches. Then you will have lunch (optional, with 2 optional menus and a 3rd vegetarian menu), and then we will go to visit the highest glacier in the National Park: the Spegazzini Glacier. Undoubtedly, you will have an exceptional and unforgettable day. We are waiting for you!

Get under the skin of El Calafate and see the ancient rock paintings of Patagonia’s earliest settlers on this 3-hour sightseeing tour. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, drive to the shores of beautiful Lake Argentino to visit the Walichu Caves, home to rock paintings believed to date back 4,000 years. Next, enjoy a panoramic tour of El Calafate Old Town, and visit the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center to learn about the area’s incredible history, geology, peoples and glaciers.

Early in the morning we depart from Calafate. After traveling about 30 km to the east, we will take the Mythical Route 40 bordering, for a large part of our route, the eastern margin of Lake Argentino and the shores of the Santa Cruz River. Then, we will meet the La Leona River, which gives its name to the inn and hotel of the La Estela ranch. There we will make a stop to learn a little more about the history of the La Leona parador and hotel where, whoever wishes, can enjoy a hot infusion with homemade cakes. We will leave for El Chaltén and, after touring the Chorrillo del Salto about 4 km from the town and having lunch in La Tapera, after 45 minutes of moderate walking, we arrive at the Mirador de los Cóndores, a panoramic point from where you can see the main surrounding mountains, the Las Vueltas river valley and the town of El Chaltén.

Enjoy a full-day guided tour, ideal for those who want to keep exploring all that Argentinean Patagonia has to show us. The tour begins with a navigation through the icebergs, sailing right in front of the Upsala Channel, in a journey towards the Estancia Cristina, where you will spend the rest of the day to learn its history and traditions. Visit the Folkloric Museum and the Estancia's surroundings and find amazing wildlife. This tour includes lunch and transportation by an air-conditioned coach. Menu description: Starter: two empanadas (meat and HUMITA [corn]). Main Courser: Lamb casserole with roasted vegetables or Dry pasta with mushroom pesto and dried tomatoes. Dessert: Flan. Drinks: A soda or a glass of wine and coffee or tea.

- An excellent combination of recognition activities, hiking and exploration - Assistance from our guide authorized by the Secretary of Tourism of the Argentine Nation and by the Administration of National Parks of Argentina during the trip from Calafate to Chalten - Our vehicle makes stops in the best viewpoints - Excellent opportunity to discover the Chalten town, its bars and breweries - Pick up and drop off is from your hotel at El Calafate. - We are Southroad, a company with 24 years experience of Full day tours from Calafate to Chalten & Torres del Paine.

In this activity you will really get to know the traditional Patagonian culture. Upon arrival at the ranch you will be welcomed with fried cakes and coffee, listening to the story of how the first settlers lived. You will learn about the traditional sheep herding, you will see the corrals and constructions of the ranch, observe the work of the corrals and a shearing demonstration, then a walk on the banks of the Calafate stream, observe the flora according to the time of the year. You will taste a wine from Montañes and a lamb confit. We continue to a room of the estancia to see a projection of recognition to the pioneer families. To end this spectacular afternoon/evening, you will enjoy dinner together with a folkloric show of various typical dances of our country.

Enjoy a full day tour to one of the most incredible highlights in Patagonia and South America, the Perito Moreno Glacier, with enormous blocks of ice falling into the lake with a thonderous crash!

Let yourself be amazed by this spectacular adventure to a natural paradise like El Chaltén. Do you like nature and the mountains? Then, this experience is for you. I discovered one of the hidden natural treasures of Argentina. We will pick you up at your hotel, and we will travel along National Route 40 until we reach the town of El Chaltén. City tour, walks (low intensity and for the whole family), nature and a lot of amazement is what awaits us on this day full of emotion Take with you the best memories, the most beautiful photos and a unique experience that you will remember for a long time from your visit to Argentine Patagonia.

Estancia 25 de Mayo is a typical Patagonian ranch, with 17.000 hectares and its historical main house just a few minutes away from El Calafate downtown. This is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the landscape at the base of Calafate Hill, offering to explore the rural lifestyle. The appointment is in the ranch’s park, in Kau Yatun Hotel’s gardens. Mate and typical fried pasties give a warm welcome while an introductory talk about pioneers’ history brings the group to ancient ages. After making an antique “road” coffee, dogs will demonstrate their driving the sheep to the patio. Later on, a walk by a small stream will lead to a “Machines museum”, an open air spot where the old vehicles used for field work are laying. When reaching the “warehouse” and the barnyards, a speech about the local wool production process is delivered. The walk concludes with a “Patagonian wine tasting” by the stream and, on the way back, the organic gardens and plant nursery are visited.

We spent an afternoon in the countryside visiting the main facilities of Estancia 25 de Mayo, where you can enjoy a chat around the stove, to learn about local history, life in Patagonian ranches and life of the pioneers of El Calafate. There is a demonstration of herding and shearing in the old warehouse. The tour continues along a flora path, where different native plants can be seen to arrive and enjoy the view of the hills, the Calafate stream and a tasting of mulled wine and candied lamb. The walk continues to the organic orchard and the old facilities that surround the main part of the ranch. The visit continues with a Show dinner at the Quincho Restaurant, where you can enjoy the traditional Patagonian lamb and the folkloric show with local artists.

Tour of the footbridges of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Pick up at the hotel and transfer to the national park. There, free time to explore its footbridges and contemplate the glacier.

Visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most incredible and unforgettable experiences that the visitor will get to Patagonia.