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Kayaking Santa Cruz River in El Calafate: 15 km paddle to lunch★ 4.92 (166) · 5h 30m
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El Calafate: La Leona River Kayak & Fossil Trek Day Trip★ 4.97 (275) · 8h
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Kayak Perito Moreno Glacier: paddle at water levelKayak in front of Perito Moreno Glacier on Lake Argentino in Los Glaciares National Park near El Calafate, paddling at water level for 90 minutes with a guide who stays in the kayak beside you. The full day runs 10 hours from hotel pickup (8 or 10 am start, depending on availability) through the 74 km drive to the park, safety briefing, the paddle itself, hot drinks and snacks afterward, and free time to walk the glacier walkways. Minimum age is 14; no kayaking experience needed. Choose the option with transfer from your El Calafate hotel, or meet at the activity base near the park entrance.Is it for me?Choose the transfer option if you're staying in El Calafate and want the full day without driving yourself; the 74 km each way is handled and you get the walkway time after paddling. Pick the no-transfer option if you're already at the park or prefer a shorter, focused experience—just the paddle and the guide's explanation, no extra time on the boardwalks.
Kayaking at Perito Moreno Glacier from El CalafateKayak in front of Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate with a live guide in English or Spanish, all equipment provided, and hot drinks after. You meet at the glacier's lower parking lot, suit up in a dry suit and thermal layers, get safety instruction on the lake shore, then spend 90 minutes paddling a double kayak directly in front of the glacier face. The experience runs year-round except June and July, takes about three hours total, and requires a moderate fitness level and minimum age of 14.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle on the water in front of the glacier rather than view it from shore — the kayak puts you at water level where the ice towers directly above you.
El Calafate Kayaking Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 5 bookable options for El Calafate Kayaking Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 185. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 475 traveler reviews.
3 of the 5 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does El Calafate Kayaking Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 185. There are 5 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 3 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Kayaking Santa Cruz River in El Calafate: 15 km paddle to lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 166 reviews.
