The glacier front with ice floes in the water

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5 Day Best of Calafate Tour Package

5 days · El Calafate · Argentina

Glaciers and glacial lakes out of El Calafate, at the southern end of Argentina.

Five days of ice out of El Calafate. Navigate among towering glaciers, walk the panoramic trails of Perito Moreno, cruise Lago Argentino’s iceberg-filled waters, and experience the thrill of trekking atop the glacier itself. Private transfers and guides throughout.

Length: 5 days
Difficulty: Easy
Guide: Spanish / English
Departs: every day

Itinerary

Day by day

Day 1

Day 1: Optional Transfer From Commander Armando Tola International Airport To Calafate City
- Start your Patagonian adventure with a smooth and comfortable transfer from El Calafate Airport to your hotel or Airbnb in town. Avoid waiting times and crowded shuttles—your personal driver will be waiting for you upon arrival, ready to assist with luggage and take you directly to your destination in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Safe, punctual, and hassle-free. (Hotel night in Calafate City Center)
Day 2

Day 2: Boat Blue Safari in Perito Moreno Glacier
- This is the one that gets you close to the Perito Moreno Glacier. A short crossing by boat, a guided walk through Patagonian forest, and time on the panoramic walkways.
Day 3

Day 3: Mini Trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier
- Experience the thrill of walking on the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier with expert mountain guides. A boat across Lake Rico, a trek through forest and moraine, and one hour on the ice in crampons, past crevasses and meltwater pools.
Day 4

Day 4: Full Glaciers Day Tour
- An extraordinary full-day glacier cruise experience that glides you through Lago Argentino’s North Arm, passing colossal icebergs and glaciers like Upsala, Seco, Heim Sur, Peineta, and Spegazzini. Disembark at Spegazzini Base for a scenic forest trek, lunch at the panoramic Spegazzini Refuge, and a visit to the Agostini viewpoint overlooking the tallest glacier wall in the park. Available in both morning and sunset formats for a magical Patagonian finale.
Day 5

Day 5: Optional Transfer From Calafate City To Commander Armando Tola International Airport
- Finish your trip in Ushuaia with a reliable and comfortable transfer from the city center to the airport. Enjoy a stress-free departure with a private pickup at your accommodation, no delays, and no shared transportation. A professional driver will help with your luggage and drive you straight to the airport in a modern vehicle with air conditioning, ensuring a smooth, safe, and on-time journey.

What's included

✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off in El Calafate
✓ English speaking tour guide
✓ Round-trip navigation on Lago Argentino

Not included

— Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (required)
— Airport Transportation
— Meals and Beverages
— Personal travel insurance
— Gratuities

What to bring

Passport or ID
National Park entrance ticket or cash to pay it
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Proper Clothing
Camera or smartphone for photos
Water bottle
Cash or card for fees and extras

Know before you go

The tour dates depend on the supplier's availability. Once you complete the payment for the package, you will receive the final itinerary by email.
The number of hotel nights is included, and transportation can be selected as an additional service.
The entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included and must be paid upon arrival at the park entrance. The ticket is valid for one day only; however, if you visit again the next day, you receive a 50% discount by presenting your previous day’s ticket (valid for consecutive visits).
Regarding food and beverages, this depends on each tour. If not included, you are welcome to bring your own lunch box or snacks. At Perito Moreno Glacier and Spegazzini Glacier, there are restaurant and snack bar facilities available inside the park.