2-Day Torres del Paine & Perito Moreno tour from El Calafate

Patagonia tour: mountain peaks, lakes by vehicle, glacier face, optional glacier float experience

A 2-day tour from El Calafate combining Torres del Paine National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier, with a professional bilingual guide, shared transfers, and lunch on day one. Day one takes you into Torres del Paine by 4x4 vehicle to see waterfalls, lakes and mountain formations. Day two follows a 2-mile boardwalk network at the glacier's face, with an optional one-hour boat tour available. The tour runs across the Chilean border and returns you to your hotel in the early evening on day two.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Torres del Paine National Park15h
2. Los Glaciares National Park8h

Day 1: Explore Torres del Paine National Park

• Depart hotel in El Calafate
• Travel by 4x4 to Torres del Paine
• Visit waterfalls, lakes, and lagoons
• Take brief hikes for viewpoints
• Learn about local flora and fauna

Day 2: Visit Perito Moreno Glacier

• Depart hotel in El Calafate by minivan
• Drive to Los Glaciares National Park
• Walk boardwalks to view glacier
• Watch for ice calving events
• Optional boat tour along glacier
• Return to El Calafate hotel

The experience

The first day starts from your El Calafate hotel in a modern 4x4 Overland Truck, crossing into Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. The vehicle takes you to the park's most accessible landmarks (waterfalls, tranquil lakes and lagoons), and brief hikes from the viewpoints give you closer perspectives of the mountain formations and the unique Patagonian flora and fauna. Lunch is included, and the guide provides context about the landscape as you travel. The full-day journey is built around what the rugged terrain makes reachable by vehicle, so you cover significant ground without needing your own transport or navigating the park alone.

Day two moves to Los Glaciares National Park, 50 miles from El Calafate along a paved road flanked by brown mountains and a blue lake. A minivan picks you up from your hotel and a local guide leads you along a 2-mile network of connected boardwalks with staircases and informative signs, offering direct views of Perito Moreno Glacier's 260-foot face. The boardwalks are easy paths, and if timing aligns, you may see large chunks of ice calving into the lake. An optional one-hour boat tour navigates the full length of the glacier afterward, with hot drinks served on board to counter the Patagonian wind. You return to El Calafate in the early evening.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip shared transfers from your El Calafate hotel.
• air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle for Torres del Paine and minivan for Perito Moreno.
• lunch during the Torres del Paine day.
• access to the 2-mile boardwalk network at Perito Moreno Glacier.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Child (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 24 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 68

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Say Hueque Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in El Calafate without a rental car and want to see both parks in one trip. The shared transfers mean you don't arrange transport separately, and the fixed two-day structure fits both landscapes into a single itinerary without splitting your time across multiple bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 15 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the boardwalk and the boat tour at Perito Moreno?

The boardwalk is a 2-mile network of easy paths along the glacier's face where you stand on land and watch the ice up close. The boat tour is optional and takes you out onto the water for a one-hour journey along the full length of the glacier, bringing you much closer to the ice face from the water side.

Do I need my own car to do this tour from El Calafate?

No. Shared transfers are included: a 4x4 vehicle picks you up on day one for Torres del Paine, and a minivan collects you from your hotel on day two for Los Glaciares National Park, so you don't need to arrange transport or drive yourself.

What happens if the order of the two days changes?

Depending on the season, the operator may run the Perito Moreno Glacier tour on day one and Torres del Paine on day two instead, so the itinerary order can vary, but both parks are always included across the two days.

Is lunch included, and what about food on day two?

Lunch is included on the Torres del Paine day. On the Perito Moreno day, food and drinks are optional. A small bar on the boat serves hot drinks if you take the optional boat tour.

How physically demanding is this tour?

The boardwalks at Perito Moreno are easy paths, but the tour involves a full day of travel and brief hikes in Torres del Paine. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended, and the tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments, spinal injuries, or certain cardiovascular or respiratory conditions.

What should I pack for two days in Patagonia?

Bring sunglasses, sunblock, gloves, a hat, a raincoat, hiking boots and a small backpack. Patagonian weather changes quickly and the wind can be strong, especially near the glacier.