The 15 Best Tours in El Calafate

El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - First views of Perito Moreno Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Visit Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate with boardwalk views, a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and an optional close-up boat ride.

“This was an outstanding tour. The guide was thorough, helpful and friendly speaking both Spanish and English. The site was incredible. The optional boat tour is not to be missed. It takes you right up next to glacier among the ice. Amazing. So glad that I took this tour.”

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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

Review of the El Chaltén day trip from El Calafate, with Fitz Roy views, two short hikes, Route 40 scenery, practical costs, and tips.

“Fantastic. Beautiful day with clear skies. our guides were able to speak in Spanish and English. our guide Camisay Tobias was very helpful during the hike and making recommendations for lunch. we ate at a great sandwich shop on our own and then ice cream.the stops were amazing views and waterfalls. Tobias was so attentive and easy to talk to in English.”

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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 on Perito Moreno Glacier, sail beside its ice walls, and explore Patagonian forest and boardwalk views from El Calafate.

“The El Calafate Mini Trekking tour is honestly on the expensive side, but it was absolutely worth it. Walking directly on the glacier is not something you get to do every day, and from start to finish, it felt like such a special and unique experience. It also became an unforgettable memory for my kids. My kids didn’t find it difficult at all—in fact, they were so excited and enjoyed every moment, which made me even happier as a parent. It wasn’t just sightseeing, but a real hands-on adventure, where you can truly see and feel nature. Most of all, the guides were amazing. Sebastian (I may be spelling the…”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari

4.Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $80

Review of the Perito Moreno Glacier day tour from El Calafate, with walkways, hotel transfers, guide insight, and an optional boat safari.

“I really enjoyed this tour; the bus transfer was very smooth and we had three hours free time in the park, before they drove us to the boat location. We spend around 1 hour on water looking at the glaciers. Overall, would recommend, good value for money.”

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Torres Del Paine Full Day Overland Truck 4x4 from El Calafate - The 6:30 a.m. departure and the ride south

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Torres Del Paine Full Day Overland Truck 4×4 from El Calafate

5.Torres Del Paine Full Day Overland Truck 4×4 from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $170

Review of the 14-hour Torres del Paine 4x4 tour from El Calafate, with border tips, scenic stops, lunch details, costs, and practical advice.

“I couldn’t keep myself from commenting on the bus — it was very impressive, it looked almost like a truck! It was also extremely comfortable. The lunch was rich and satisfying as well. Our guides were very polite, helpful, and happy to take photos of us. The driver was very friendly too. Overall, the tour was a good experience. The views were amazing! The only negative, in my opinion, is that it was very tiring. We made too many stops and were getting on and off the bus multiple times. Perhaps they could reduce the number of stops and adjust the schedule so that we could have some time to…”

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Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

6.Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $225

Review of the Glaciares Gourmet Navigation from El Calafate, visiting Spegazzini, Upsala, and Perito Moreno with lunch options.

“Perfectly organized, an unforgettable experience. Very friendly guide and very good service on board.Auto-translated”

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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

7.Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 8 hours - 750 minutes · from $225

Cruise Los Glaciares National Park from El Calafate with gourmet food, glacier views, wildlife, and an optional Perito Moreno stop.

“Views were beautiful and logistics were smooth. It could be a nice addition to have captions playing when the crew is explaining the glaciers and the area as it was difficult to listen carefully with all the other conversations going on the boat.”

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Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate

8.Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $195Top rated

Kayak the La Leona River, hike Patagonia’s petrified forest, spot wildlife, and enjoy a small-group adventure from El Calafate.

“Kayak Santa Cruz did an amazing job organizing the entire excursion. Everything was seamless from the hotel pick up, transportation to the La Leona River, instructions for kayaking, giving everyone plenty of time to take in the view and take pictures during the hike, pointing out wild animals and explanation of the landscape, and final transfer back to the hotels. The guides also take pictures during the excursion and will send you a link to download after. Even if you are not experienced in kayaking, they will assist the entire way and is a great experience for anyone that wants a separate excursion from the glaciers. Highest praises for the…”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

9.All Glaciers Boat Trip

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

Review of El Calafate’s 9-hour All Glaciers boat trip, with Upsala and Spegazzini, forest walks, costs, food, and practical tips.

“Everyone should experience the beauty of these glaciers. It was breathtaking.”

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Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate

10.Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $161

Review of the Perito Moreno Glacier tour from El Calafate, with boardwalks, a boat ride, practical costs, timing, guides, and tips.

“A must do in Patagonia! Do not skip the boat. There is plenty of time to walk in front/side of glacier. The boat gets you up close, wow. Our guide Laura was knowledgeable and efficient, perfect English and Spanish. Downloaded a lot of information on the glacier, the area, and other related topics. Claudio our driver was safe and professional driver extrodenaire. A memory to last a lifetime.”

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Nativo Experience – Lakes & Caverns

11.Nativo Experience – Lakes & Caverns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Review of El Calafate’s Nativo Experience, with Lago Argentino views, ancient cave art, 4x4 travel, and a memorable cave meal.

“We had a wonderful guide.The scenery and lunch were extraordinary. The native paintings were very faint and sparse, although the guide was well versed in the history and meaning. I would recommend it as a filler tour, but definitely Perito Moreno and El Chalten are the frontrunners.”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with optional Navigation

12.Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with optional Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 243 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $96

Review of Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate, with walkways, hotel pickup, optional boat ride, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Worth every single minute and penny (just be aware that, besides any tour you book, there is a hefty fee to access the park). The glacier is simply spectacular and will leave you in awe. We saw it both from the boat and from the Belvedere in front and could have stared at it for hours. If you come to Argentina, don’t miss this gem.”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Excursion

13.Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $439

Walk Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons, cruise Brazo Rico, explore viewing balconies, and enjoy a full-day El Calafate adventure.

“Absolutely amazing day! We loved the experience of walking on ice plus the boat ride and the hike to lunch. The views were amazing and all our guides were fun and friendly and made sure we had a great day. It was all beautiful and well planned.”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip with Optional Boat Ride

14.Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip with Optional Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Review of the Perito Moreno Glacier day trip from El Calafate, including walkways, boat ride, costs, guides, transport, and practical tips.

“It is the great place. The tour was well organised. Guide was great. Everything was perfect. Life time experience”

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El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

15.El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

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

Review of the El Chaltén day tour from El Calafate, with Fitz Roy views, easy hikes, lunch, La Leona, park fees, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed the views on a nice and sunny day. In June, very little crowds at tourist sites due to low season. Lots of wildlife to see. Food at the restaurant was good as well. Tour is exactly as advertised. Our guide Anahi was great and was able to provide us information in English.”

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