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★4.7 64 experiences from US$ 15 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El Calafate
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Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El CalafateFull-day glacier tour from El Calafate with hotel pickup, bilingual guide and Los Glaciares National Park entry.
559 reviews
4.68★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
El Calafate: Glaciers Cruise with Gourmet Lunch & Balconies
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★Top rated
El Calafate: Glaciers Cruise with Gourmet Lunch & BalconiesFeel the chill of Patagonian glaciers on a cruise from El Calafate, with close-ups of Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno plus gourmet lunch and optional balconies.
337 reviews
4.66★
Duration
11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 235per person
Torres del Paine 4x4 Tour: Paine Towers Reflected
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Best value
Torres del Paine 4x4 Tour: Paine Towers ReflectedFull-day overland 4x4 tour from El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile with hotel pickup, boxed lunch and park entry.
431 reviews
4.58★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person

Recommended (7)

Perito Moreno Glacier walk and boat tour from El Calafate
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Perito Moreno Glacier walk and boat tour from El Calafate
315 reviews
4.84★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 134per person
Lake Argentino & Walichu Caves: 4x4 Tour with Cave Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Lake Argentino & Walichu Caves: 4x4 Tour with Cave Lunch
276 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 130per person
Kayaking La Leona River from El Calafate: 8.5 hours
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking La Leona River from El Calafate: 8.5 hours
276 reviews
4.97★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 185per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour in El Calafate: Drive, Walkways & Boat
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Travelers' pick
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour in El Calafate: Drive, Walkways & Boat
252 reviews
4.73★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 85per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking: Walk on Ice with Crampons
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Travelers' pick
Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking: Walk on Ice with Crampons
243 reviews
4.78★
Duration
10h
fromUS$ 495per person
El Calafate Boat Tour: Perito Moreno from the water
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El Calafate Boat Tour: Perito Moreno from the water
241 reviews
4.58★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 81per person
Kayaking Santa Cruz River in El Calafate: 15 km paddle to lunch
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Kayaking Santa Cruz River in El Calafate: 15 km paddle to lunch
168 reviews
4.92★
Duration
5h 30m
fromUS$ 250per person

Top rated (4)

El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe Safari
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El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe Safari4x4 drive to Cerro Frias hilltop near El Calafate with views of Fitz Roy, Torres del Paine and Lake Argentina. Includes private transport, meal and wildlife safari.
108 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
El Calafate: Cerro Frias Horseback Ride & Ranch Lunch
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Travelers' pick
El Calafate: Cerro Frias Horseback Ride & Ranch LunchFeel the wild side of Patagonia on a Cerro Frias horseback ride from El Calafate, with sweeping valley views, local wildlife, and a ranch meal included.
151 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 154per person
El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Hiking & Boat Tour
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Travelers' pick
El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Ice Hiking & Boat TourIce hiking on Perito Moreno Glacier with boat ride, crampons, bilingual guide & optional hotel pickup in El Calafate. About 5 hours total, small groups, ages 8–65.
131 reviews
4.74★
Duration
5h–11h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 375per person
El Chaltén trekking day trip from El Calafate: Two guided walks
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El Chaltén trekking day trip from El Calafate: Two guided walksDay trip from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a local guide leading two low-difficulty hikes inside Los Glaciares National Park: the Condors' Viewpoint.
167 reviews
4.26★
Duration
10h 30m
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 87per person

Lowest price (10)

El Calafate Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Carpooling
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El Calafate Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & CarpoolingHotel-to-airport transfer in El Calafate with pickup 2–3 hours before flight. Fixed schedule, wheelchair accessible, specialists in the destination.
23 reviews
4.35★
Duration
20m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 15per person
El Calafate Airport to Hotel: Fixed-Price Transfer & Pickup
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Travelers' pick
El Calafate Airport to Hotel: Fixed-Price Transfer & PickupAirport transfer from El Calafate to your hotel with fixed pricing and flight tracking. Staff meets you at arrivals with a name sign. Wheelchair accessible.
48 reviews
4.15★
Duration
20m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 15per person
El Calafate Airport Transfer: Private Hotel Pickup
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El Calafate Airport Transfer: Private Hotel PickupPrivate hotel-to-airport transfer in El Calafate with fixed pricing and flight tracking. Modern vehicles, wheelchair accessible, no shared shuttles.
26 reviews
4.96★
Duration
20m–30m
start times · Every day
12
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per group
El Calafate Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer
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El Calafate Airport to Hotel: Private TransferPrivate airport transfer from Armando Tola to El Calafate hotels. Fixed price, driver meets you at arrivals, all fees included. Direct route, no stops.
26 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
14
Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per group
Perito Moreno Glacier El Calafate: Walkways & Boat Tour
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Perito Moreno Glacier El Calafate: Walkways & Boat TourPerito Moreno Glacier tour from El Calafate with 4km walkways, 1-hour boat ride, and expert guide. Hotel pickup, lunch break included. Half-day experience.
23 reviews
4.39★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 66per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Walkway Tour from El Calafate
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Perito Moreno Glacier Walkway Tour from El CalafateEight hours on the walkways of Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, with a guide, hotel pickup and views of the ice from multiple angles.
28 reviews
4.61★
Duration
8h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 66per person
El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Walkways & Guided Transfer
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier Walkways & Guided TransferFeel the thunder of Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate, walk 5km of panoramic walkways, and travel with a local guide: includes hotel pickup and return.
85 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Perito Moreno Glacier tour: Footbridges and views
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Perito Moreno Glacier tour: Footbridges and viewsTour of the Perito Moreno Glacier footbridges from El Calafate with hotel pickup and a live guide in English or Spanish.
13 reviews
4.46★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour from El Calafate: Catwalks
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Perito Moreno Glacier Tour from El Calafate: CatwalksWalk on catwalks facing Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Hotel pickup and park entry included in this three-hour guided tour from El Calafate.
10 reviews
4.70★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Ziplining in El Calafate: 4 lines over Patagonia
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Ziplining in El Calafate: 4 lines over PatagoniaZipline down 2,920 meters across four lines in El Calafate with harness and helmet included, then eat lunch at the ranch below.
85 reviews
4.66★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
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El Calafate at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El Calafate, US$ 80 (8h–9h, 4.68★ · 559).
  • Top rated: El Calafate: Glaciers Cruise with Gourmet Lunch & Balconies, US$ 235 (11h, 4.66★ · 337).
  • Best value: Torres del Paine 4x4 Tour: Paine Towers Reflected, US$ 170 (14h, 4.58★ · 431).

Of the 64 experiences: 57 with free cancellation, 45 with instant confirmation, 60 with hotel pickup and 23 bookable last-minute.

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