Top 20 Experiences in el calafate
Minitrekking Perito Moreno - Ice hiking from El Calafate
At Howlanders we highly recommend this "Minitrekking Perito Moreno" so you will experience the majesty of the glacier in 3 different ways: ♂️❄ Ice hiking using crampons, crossing safe and sturdy paths for 1,5 hours (a little surprise awaits you at the end of the trekking ). Navigating the lake while getting amazed about the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier views. Walking the footbridges located right in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier wall, and listening to the ice breaking, is a breathtaking experience. The most complete experience to discover Perito Moreno glacier with Howlanders! You can choose to include the pick-up from El Calafate or get to Los Glaciares park on your own.
Minitrekking Excursion on Perito Moreno Glacier
Minitrekking is a Full day Excursion that allows you to walk on the top of a Moreno Glacier with crampons. Operation from August to May. Does not operate during June and July. Duration: 10 hours Trekking on the Ice: About an hour and a half. Total trekking time: approximately 3 hours. Warning: this excursion, due to the degree of effort and difficulty that presents, is not advisable for the following people: greater of 65 years and minors of 10 years old, pregnant women, people with overweight or some type of disability.
Torres Del Paine Full Day Overland Truck 4x4 From Calafate
Discover in a full day excursion Torres del Paine National Park (Chile), considered one of the eighth wonders of the world. Located in the heart of Southern Patagonia, 300 kms south of El Calafate, it is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the world for its curious and unique conformation of mountains, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, flora and fauna. Crossing the Patagonian steppe from north to south we will arrive at the Cancha Carrera border crossing (approximately 2.30 hrs), from where we will start touring the beautiful south of Chile. - Our company has developed the most strong and comfortable adventure trucks, thinking exclusively on joining Calafate and Torres del Paine in the fastest and safest way. These great vehicles allow us to circulate through a non paved shortcut and gain 2 hours in our journey. - We are Southroad, a company with 18 years experience of Full day tours from Calafate to Chalten & Torres del Paine.
Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip with Optional Boat Ride from El Calafate
Marvel at the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day trip from El Calafate. Travel by coach to the UNESCO-listed park and prepare for your first view of Perito Moreno at the 'Curve of the Sighs' (Curva de los Suspiros). Explore the park’s walkways and viewpoints to see the glacier from different angles and levels, and hear the roar as ice chunks fall into Lake Argentino. For the ultimate views, upgrade to include a 1-hour boat cruise along the glacier’s towering front wall — simply unforgettable!
Gourmet Glaciers Navigation by Patagonia Dreams
The journey begins at the private port La Soledad, located 47 kilometers from El Calafate. From there, at 9:00 AM we will set sail for the North Canal of Lake Argentino. The ice floes will decorate our passage through the Upsala Canal, from where we can see the Upsala Glacier about 15 km away. Then, we headed towards the Spegazzini Channel to see several hanging glaciers such as the Seco, Heim Sur, Peinetta, and then disembark at Puesto de Las Vacas. There we will take a 30-minute walk through an Andean Patagonian forest and its beaches. Upon returning to the boat we will enjoy lunch while we continue our walk until we reach the front of the highest glacier in the National Park: the Spegazzini Glacier. At this point we go to the Perito Moreno Glacier, where they can disembark on the footbridges for an hour and a half (if they choose this option). We will return to La Soledad port and return to the city at 06:00 PM.
El Calafate: Big Ice Tour at Perito Moreno Glacier
Live this unique experience in life! Walk for 3 hours and a half on the Perito Moreno Glacier. Discover sinkholes and internal lagoons of the glacier, walk through the Patagonian forest and let yourself be amazed by this incredible landscape. This unmissable experience begins in the “Bajo de las sombras” port, within the Los Glaciares National Park. There you will take a boat to cross the Brazo Rico, to the west coast. You will start the trail through the Patagonian-Magellanic Andean forest. After two hours of walking, you will arrive at the southern moraine of the Perito Moreno glacier, where you will access the ice. During the 3 and a half hours (approximately) of the tour, the guides will help you to better understand the ice and its environment: the origin of the glaciers and the characteristics of the area.
Full-Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier with optional Boat Safari
Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Optional: If you choose the "including Boat Safari" option, you'll get a closer view of this natural wonder from the water! On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Full Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation
This is a unique experience which will allow you to spend a magnificent day visiting the most spectacular Glacier! Perito Moreno Glacier! We leave early in the morning from El Calafate and after 80 kms we arrive in the walkaway area in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. During this morning you will have time to walk around the walkaways which connects different view points through paths and stairs and where you can enjoy different views of this spectacular Glacier! You will also be sailing for approximately 1 hour through the Rich Branch of Argentino Lake at a distance of 150 meters from the South face of Perito Moreno Glacier!
Minitrekking in the Perito Moreno Glacier by Patagonia Dreams
The Perito Moreno Glacier, is unique for its characteristics, not only the easy access from land makes it famous, but it is one of the 3 glaciers in the world that is not in retreat. In addition to these unique characteristics, without a doubt being able to walk on it, it is a unique and unforgettable experience for anyone taking this tour. Walk 1.30 hours on the Glacier Sail the South Arm of Lake Argentino Walk the national park walkways at your own pace and style. After the walk, a toast will be included to remember this sensation of walking on the Perito Moreno Glacier, as one of the best moments in your vacation in the Argentine Patagonia.
A day in El Chaltén with Trekking by Patagonia Dreams
We will start at 7:30 in the morning with the pick up from the hotels in El Calafate. Finished it, we will undertake a trip to the town of El Chaltén (National Capital of Trekking) 220 km from El Calafate. On our tour, we will cross the Santa Cruz River, and we will stop for a few minutes at Estancia La Leona, next to the river of the same name. We will continue on our way to El Chaltén, bordering Lake Viedma. Upon arrival in Chaltén, we will have 5 hours to enjoy this small mountain town (if you choose the option with a box lunch or lunch, read the details). To tour the place, we have 2 options: - Enabled all year round: Visit the Mirador de los Cóndores and the Chorrillo del Salto Accompanied by the guide. - From September to April - (Subject to weather conditions): make part of the trail to Fitz Roy, reaching Laguna Capri (self-guided trail of 8 km round trip). To return, we will all meet at a previously arranged meeting point.
Glaciers Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board 'Maria Turquesa'
Enjoy the best navigation through the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno glaciers. The new Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers choosing between a Gourmet Lunch Box service on the main deck or on the first deck (capacity for 180 passengers), Gourmet Glaciers Classic or our traditional Premium Gourmet Experience in an exclusive room (capacity for 16 passengers).
9-Day Best of Patagonia tour: El Calafate, El Chalten and Puerto Natales
See the best of South America’s spectacular Patagonia region on this 9-day tour from El Calafate. With a combination of guided activities and free time, this tour allows you to easily make the most of your time in Patagonia. Discover some of Patagonia’s most beautiful features, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, on our guided tours. Then use your free time to explore Patagonian towns or go on an adventure such as taking a self-guided hike to Mt Fitz Roy.
Full-Day Perito Moreno Ice Trek from El Calafate
Book a Mini trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier and you will feel the ice closer than ever! This full-day excursion will take you to walk over the glacier, fully equipped and accompanied by our certified bilingual guides, for a day. You will also have access to the Glacier's balconies during a whole hour in order to get the best views and landscapes of the National Park before going for this one of a kind experience! The excursion includes a 20 minutes navigation to the Perito Moreno Glacier and a long walk over the Ice to discover every corner of the Glacier. Don't miss this fabulous experience of walking on the glacier!
Visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation by Patagonia Dreams
Enjoy the possibility of visiting the footbridges of the Perito Moreno Glacier accompanied by one of our expert guides, or walk them in a self-guided way to enjoy every corner of this wonderful place. In addition, take the opportunity to add to your visit to the walkways, a navigation of approximately 1 hour in front of the walls, and prepare to be dazzled by the breaks in it: a front that oscillates between 40 and 80 meters high above the Lake level will be decorating all your photos. Without a doubt, a unique opportunity to be amazed by this World Heritage Site.
El Calafate: Full-Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park
In this full day adventure through Chilean lands you will have as main attractions the Sarmiento de Gambia Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill / Cuernos del Paine, and the entrance to Laguna Amarga. The tour starts at 6:30 A.M. where you will be picked up at the Hotel. Then you will go to the border crossing "Cancha Carrera" through a gravel road to enter the Republic of Chile. Once inside the Torres del Paine National Park, you will be able to follow the different trekking trails, where, accompanied by local experts, you will be provided with a snack for lunch. Please note that there will be several hikes, the longest being approximately 1 hour and a half. It is recommended to be in good physical condition.
6-Day Tour of Patagonia visiting El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier & El Chalten
Explore Argentina's Patagonia region on this 6-day tour from El Calafate! Visit Los Glaciares National Park and see Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the small town of El Chalten where, if you are feeling up to it, you can go on different self-guided hikes, including the full-day hike to Mt Fitz Roy. With a mix of guided activities and free time, this tour allows you to make the most of your time in Patagonia.
La Leona Petrified Forest Hiking Tour from El Calafate
Walk through a lunar landscape strewn with petrified logs and dinosaur fossils on this El Calafate day trip to La Leona Petrified Forest. During an easygoing 7-mile (12-km) hike, learn about the area’s unique geological features from a knowledgeable guide. Beforehand, visit the historic Hotel La Leona, where mountaineers and bandits like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid once stayed. Enjoy air-conditioned coach transport between destinations and soak up views of Argentino Lake, Santa Cruz and La Leona rivers, and Mt Fitz Roy along the way.
El Calafate Adventure Tour: MiniTrekking Across El Perito Moreno Glacier
Dare to do a minitrekking in the Perito Moreno Glacier! I lived the experience of walking on the glacier. This unmissable experience begins in the “Bajo de las sombras” port, within the Los Glaciares National Park. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and you will be able to enjoy the ice formations; learn about the flora, fauna and glaciology of the region; and, especially, on the phenomenon of rupture of the glacier. Being a moderate walk, on an irregular but firm surface, it can only be done by people between 08 and 65 years old, due to its physical demands. Neither can pregnant women or people with reduced mobility, arthritis, prostheses, knee problems, meniscus problems, overweight people, or people with heart problems.
Kayak experience through the Perito Moreno Glacier and walkway tour
It is now in your hands to be able to experience the Perito Moreno Glacier like no one has ever experienced it before. At water level. You will be able to contemplate its extraordinary size, noise and movement in an unforgettable way. You don't have to worry if you don't have previous kayaking experience, our guides will explain how to navigate these amazing glacial waters safely. The guides will provide you with the necessary equipment: a Gore-Tex dry suit, thermal suit, boots, gloves and life jacket After selecting your suits and getting ready, we'll head to the shores of the lake for safety briefings and to warm up with some exercises. You will find yourself sailing with your kayak in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier, an experience that you will never forget, for 1 hour 30 minutes. We will return to the meeting point for hot drinks and snacks, after the activity Free time of approximately 2 hours to walk the catwalks
Full Day Chalten Soft
- This is definitely the best way to visit the chalten in one day - An excellent combination of recognition activities, hiking and exploration - Assistance from our guide permanently - The best tour for photography since you should not carry the camera much distance - Our vehicle makes stops in the best viewpoints - Two excellent guided walks, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, of low difficulty - Pick up and drop off is from your hotel at El Calafate. - We are Southroad, a company with 18 years experience of Full day tours from Calafate to Chalten & Torres del Paine.