The 15 Best El Calafate Tours & Day Trips

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

/ August 6, 2026

1.Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

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

Visit Perito Moreno Glacier on a full day trip from El Calafate with 3 hours on boardwalks and an optional boat cruise for closer views.

“Martin (Guide) and Sebastian (Driver) were wonderful! On the drive out Sebastian spotted Rheas and a Guanaco for us and stopped to look at them. The glacier itself is UNREAL! You must do this if you have the time in El Calafate. Martin was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area and was great to chat with about the wildlife in the area. You have lots of time on the walkways to view the glacier, so that was nice. Overall, a lovely day and tour!”

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From El Calafate: Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén

/ August 6, 2026

2.Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 926 reviews · 11 hours · from $130

Full-day drive from El Calafate to El Chaltén for short hikes to Condors, a waterfall walk, and big Fitz Roy views.

“Had a wonderful day with Daniele and Máté the driver. Loads of interesting facts and some nice scenery along the way. Would’ve liked a bit more time to do some hiking but I understand that at this time of year it’s a bit limited in terms of daylight and it’s a long journey to get there.”

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

/ August 6, 2026

3.Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 805 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $396

Trek Perito Moreno Glacier with crampons, cruise for views, then walk catwalks for calving sights, with hotel pickup from El Calafate.

“The minitrekking was great! We went with Muriel and she was a great guide! Really knowledgeable and kept the whole group entertained at all times!”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari

/ August 11, 2026

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

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

Guided full-day Perito Moreno visit from El Calafate with walkways and optional 1-hour boat safari. Transfers and bilingual guide included.

“It was mesmerizing seeing the glacier and the boat ride is definitely worth it! Our guide provided all kinds of information on the bus ride from El Calafate. A fantastic experience!”

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Torres Del Paine Full Day Overland Truck 4x4 from El Calafate - Price and Entrance Fees: What $170 Really Buys

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

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

Full day Overland 4x4 to Torres del Paine from El Calafate with border help, short walks, boxed lunch, and big viewpoint stops.

“Great guide and driver. It was a long day but we were able to do most of the things listed on the itinerary.”

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Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno

/ August 13, 2026

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

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

Cruise Lake Argentino from El Calafate to Los Glaciares, see Spegazzini and Upsala, then get close to Perito Moreno, with lunch.

“Kudos to all the crew from the Maria Turquesa, very kind and helpful; special mention to it’s captain, Pablo, who took us through the lake and allow us to enjoy all the views of the different glaciers in the beautiful lake Argentino.”

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El Calafate: Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

/ August 6, 2026

7.Glaciers Gourmet Experience – Full Day Cruise

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

Luxury full-day cruise from El Calafate with gourmet lunch, condors, and panoramic glacier views, plus optional Perito Moreno footbridges.

“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

/ August 13, 2026

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

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

Paddle the La Leona River from El Calafate, then hike petrified forest fossil hills with small-group guides, snacks, and hotel transport.

“Depending on the wind, quite a workout even with kayaking experience - made all the more enjoyable by the excellent and knowledgeable guides. Very fun mini-rapids on the enchanting La Leona river, in a rare and very hard to beat combination with a light hike through epic fossil hills. As a paleontology nerd and avid fossil hunter it was incredible to visit some of these important find sites. Picnic lunch overlooking the river only made us love this tour more. Off the beaten track, great combo of different landscapes to experience, and a perfectly small little group when we went. Would absolutely do again or even go for a longer…”

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El Calafate: All Glaciers Boat Trip

/ August 6, 2026

9.All Glaciers Boat Trip

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

A full-day El Calafate boat cruise to Uppsala and Spegazzini glaciers, then a forest walk and views from the Spegazzini Refuge.

“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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Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate

/ August 13, 2026

10.Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate

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

A full day from El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park, with 4 km of walkways and a 1-hour navigation for close-up views.

“One of the most beautiful most spectacular landscapes I have ever seen. We took the trip to Perita Moreno glacier and from the moment you see the glacier from afar it is mesmerising. The boat trip is a must as you get so close to the glacier Ice face and the colours are just incredible. The walkways on the trails were easily manageable and gave you a different perspective from above to see the Bass of glacier. it was one of the most spectacular sites I have ever seen. The only criticism I have of the trip was that I chose an English trip and the guide was English and…”

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Nativo Experience – Lakes & Caverns

/ August 13, 2026

11.Nativo Experience – Lakes & Caverns

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

3-hour El Calafate tour with Lake Argentino cliff views, Walichu cave paintings, and lunch or dinner inside a cave with wine.

“Really enjoyed this half day tour. Our guide was very informative and the view of Lake Argentina was beautiful. Really liked the cave drawings and wished we had more time there. Dining in the cave was a fantastic and delicious experience. Food was awesome and we enjoyed the company at out table. A perfect ending to our El Calafate stay.”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with optional Navigation

/ August 13, 2026

12.Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with optional Navigation

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

One full day from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with hotel pickup and bilingual guide, plus an optional 1-hour boat navigation.

“A great day, really good timing and an excellent guide/driver team. There was time to enjoy each location and be in awe of the beauty of nature.”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Excursion

/ August 13, 2026

13.Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Excursion

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

Trek Perito Moreno with crampons, then enjoy viewpoints, a Brazo Rico boat ride, and expert guides in Los Glaciares National Park.

“Book directly with hielo & aventure - they do all the tours. Viator just charges you way more! I paid 3 times the price of the tour direct. The sights are unbelievable”

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Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip with Optional Boat Ride

/ August 13, 2026

14.Perito Moreno Glacier Day Trip with Optional Boat Ride

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

A full-day El Calafate trip to Los Glaciares National Park, with major glacier views from walkways, plus an optional boat ride near the ice wall.

“Natalia is an excellent guide and the driving was good. The entire experience was fabulous, I am very glad that we included the boat tour.”

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El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

/ August 6, 2026

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

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

Full day El Chaltén tour from El Calafate: Fitz Roy views, La Leona stop, waterfall hike, condor mirador, lunch, hotel transfers.

“Walter and Martin were exceptional guides, providing relevant commentary on the geography, history, wildlife, and features of the region. We got to see Andean condors, Argentinian woodpeckers, Llama, alpaca. Both Martín and Walter were funny, thoughtful, and excellent photographers!, going out of their way to ensure everyone had a memorable day with photos to prove it. The hike was achievable with older guests and young children able to complete it, and it offered splendid views of Fitzroy. We were blessed with such lovely weather. Lunch was fine, busy but fine. As the only native English speaker on the Spanish speaking majority tour, the kindness of everyone to ensure I was…”

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