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The 15 Best El Calafate Tours & Glacier Trips

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Nobody comes to El Calafate for El Calafate. These 15 are the reasons: the balconies at Perito Moreno, the boats that get closer, the ice walks, and the long days north to El Chaltén and west into Chile, with prices and how early each bus leaves.

El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - From El Calafate to the western edge of the 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 in Los Glaciares National Park with hotel pickup and a Spanish-English guide. You get about three hours for the boardwalks, plus an optional one-hour boat ride to the ice wall. Guides such as Tobias, Noela, and Sebastian have been praised for clear explanations and smooth transport.

“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 - A warm stop at Parador La Leona
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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 a bilingual guide, stopping at La Leona, Mirador de los Cóndores, and Chorrillo del Salto. You get about five hours around town and nearby trails, with lunch optional. Guides such as Veronica, Tobias, and Camila are known for clear explanations and thoughtful help on the walks.

“The guide was just brilliant. Really knowledgeable and friendly. She went out of her way, and made the trip unforgettable.”

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise - The ride from El Calafate to the national park
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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, cross Brazo Rico by boat, and explore the forest and boardwalks of Los Glaciares National Park. English and Spanish guides lead small groups, with names such as Mariana, Marcelo, and Nicolas praised for clear instruction and patient support.

“Excellent excursion! From custom pick up from our accommodations to a nice, smaller-sized group, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We initially wanted to do the Big Ice tour but were disqualified from it due to age. We were disappointed, but in all honesty, this one was the perfect amount time on the glacier (~1 hour). We wouldn’t have wanted to be on it for much longer but all in all enjoyed around 3 hours close to the glacier where we could watch it calving from near the glacier hike start area. Fantastic job by our guides…..thank you for an amazing day!”

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From El Calafate: Torres del Paine Full Day Tour - Lago Sarmiento starts the Chilean scenery
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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 long but rewarding day at Torres del Paine National Park. You will cross the border, ride with bilingual guides such as Carla, Matías, or Silvestre, stop at major viewpoints, and take an easy 1.5-hour walk beside Lake Nordenskjöld. Lunch is included on regular service, but the park fee is extra.

“Awesome adventure, really worth it. Felt like lord of the rings walking straight to those epic mountains at this perfect day.”

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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 Cruceros Marpatag’s comfortable catamaran, sailing from La Soledad Port through Los Glaciares National Park. A bilingual guide explains the ice and wildlife as you view Seco, Heim, Spegazzini, Upsala, Bertracchi, and Perito Moreno Glaciers. Choose hotel transport and either a gourmet meal or lunchbox.

“Was a wonderful day exploring all the glaciers! Was nice having the private balcony and not having to be in a loud environment”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip - Argentino Lake and the Boca del Diablo
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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

6.All Glaciers Boat Trip

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

Leave El Calafate around 7:00 AM for Punta Bandera Port and sail through Argentino Lake to the Upsala and Spegazzini channels. See four glaciers, walk 300 meters to Spegazzini Refuge, and choose a 700-meter forest trail. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and an optional lunch upgrade are available.

“Good communication from patagonia dreams about pick up. I booked the captains club which was a private (16seats) in front with the captain and included food and drinks and a guide. If you can spare the extra $ I definitely recommend. Relaxing day viewing the glaciers and a iceberg.”

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El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate - A short stop at Parador La Leona
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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

Travel from El Calafate to El Chaltén for gentle walks, Fitz Roy viewpoints, Chorrillo del Salto waterfall, and Mirador de los Cóndores. Guides such as Sandra, Walter, and Martin are praised for clear bilingual commentary and helpful photography. Hotel pickup, lunch, and transport are included, but the national park fee is extra.

“It was a pleasant and quite relaxing tour. We saw beautiful scenery and heard fascinating historical facts about Argentina along the way. The tour included two short treks: one uphill to a viewpoint and another shorter, flat one leading to a waterfall. Lunch was at a nice restaurant and it was great! We also had some free time to stroll around El Chaltén, a very charming and peaceful little town. Both the guide and the driver were friendly and professional. The guide spoke both English and Spanish (his English is very good!). He explained many things, was always willing to help, answer questions, and even take photos for us. It’s…”

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El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate - The early ride from El Calafate to La Leona
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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 from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a Spanish and English guide, stopping at La Leona before two gentle walks. See condors from Mirador de los Cóndores, visit Chorrillo del Salto, and enjoy free time in Patagonia’s trekking capital. Guides may include Alexia or Tobias, with pickup, lunch options, and mobile tickets available.

“Tracking was short and not very much exciting. Trip took us a small water falls which was just to kill time. In my opinion they could arrange a more spectacular hiking trail.”

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Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Guided Full-Day Tour - The drive along Lake Argentino and Route 11
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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 a Spanish or English-speaking guide, stopping at the Sigh Curve and the national park footbridges. You get hotel pickup, free time for walks and lunch, and the option of a one-hour boat trip for an added fee. Guides such as Leonal and Naza have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“It was amazing trip to one of the most incredible places I’ve ever visited in my life. The guide was friendly and she shared with us some interesting facts about the glacier!”

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El Calafate: Horseback riding in Cerro Frias - Descending Through Lenga Trees
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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 Frías with friendly guides such as Sophia and Nacho. Expect gentle horses, an easy walking pace, wide views toward the Centinela River valley and Cristales range, then a quiet descent through lenga forest. Hotel transfers and a ranch meal are included, while drinks cost extra.

“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 - Leaving El Calafate for Bajo de 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

Join a Spanish- and English-speaking guide for a 9-hour Perito Moreno adventure from El Calafate. Sail Lago Rico, walk across forest and rocky ground to the glacier edge, then spend two hours at the famous catwalks. The tour includes hotel transfers, but bring lunch, water, warm layers, and money for the park entrance.

“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 - Sailing through the ice on Lake Argentino
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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 sailing Lake Argentino, passing icebergs, touring historic Estancia Cristina, and choosing a 4x4 trip to an Upsala Glacier viewpoint or a walk to Los Perros Waterfall. Hotel pickup, boat snacks, a guide, and a small group of up to 15 make this a full but varied day.

“Fantastic organisiation with an absolutely stunning daytrip! Coming from central Europe, this is a place were you enjoy the rest and peace far away from all war situations... Thanks for this beautiful day!”

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Gourmet Glacier Cruise & Footbridges of Perito Moreno - The early pickup from El Calafate
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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 and hanging glaciers, walk for 30 minutes at Las Vacas Post, then visit Perito Moreno’s footbridges. English and Spanish guides lead the 12-hour outing. The María Turquesa Cruise offers clean, comfortable viewing areas, with optional lunch boxes and footbridge access.

“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 - Leaving Puerto Natales and crossing into Argentina
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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 across the Argentine border to Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier. The 16-hour day includes round-trip transport and a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Guides such as Silvia, Cecilia, and José have earned praise for clear help. Bring your passport, Argentine pesos, and food for the day.

“The driver was experienced and border crossings went smoothly. our guide was knowledgeable, spoke very good English and was genuinely concerned about us and us having a good experience. The bus trip was long but the change in the landscape scenery made it interesting and seeing the Perito Moreno Glacier with your own eyes made it all more then worth it.”

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El Calafate: Trip to the Famous Perito Moreno Glacier - Five Kilometers of Walkways Above Lake Argentino
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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 through Patagonian steppe to Los Glaciares National Park with a bilingual guide. See Perito Moreno Glacier from the Mirador de los Suspiros, spend three or four hours on the walkways, and choose an optional one-hour boat ride beside the ice wall. Guide Lucie has earned praise for clear regional explanations.

“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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