Nature and Wildlife Tours in El Calafate at a glance
- Our pick: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El Calafate, US$ 80 per person (8h–9h, 4.68★ · 561).
- Top rated: El Calafate: Cerro Frias Horseback Ride & Ranch Lunch, US$ 154 per person (4h, 4.85★ · 151).
- Best value: Perito Moreno Glacier Walkway Tour from El Calafate, US$ 66 per person (8h, 4.61★ · 28).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: US$ 66–US$ 600 (median US$ 189). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 26.
Of the 26 options: 26 with live guides in English, 20 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 1 private and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in El Calafate
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
26 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El Calafate Full-day glacier tour from El Calafate with hotel pickup, bilingual guide and Los Glaciares National Park entry. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.68 (561 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier walk and boat tour from El Calafate Walk the Perito Moreno Glacier on a network of viewpoint trails, then sail in front of its 80-meter ice walls on Lake Argentino: guide included, hotel pickup from El Calafate. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.83 (319 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 134 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour in El Calafate: Drive, Walkways & Boat An 8-hour tour from El Calafate drives 80 km to Los Glaciares National Park, where you walk multiple viewpoints facing Perito Moreno Glacier's 60-meter. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.73 (252 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
El Calafate Boat Tour: Perito Moreno from the water Perito Moreno glacier boat tour from El Calafate with walkways, guide and hotel pickup. Optional 1-hour cruise past icebergs. Every day · 07:15 and 08:45 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.58 (241 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 81 per person
El Calafate: Cerro Frias Horseback Ride & Ranch Lunch Feel 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. Every day · 08:30, 14:00 and 18:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.85 (151 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 154 per person
El Chaltén trekking day trip from El Calafate: Two guided walks Day trip from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a local guide leading two low-difficulty hikes inside Los Glaciares National Park: the Condors' Viewpoint. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.24 (168 reviews) Duration: 10h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Torres del Paine from El Calafate: Full-Day 4x4 Tour Full-day tour from El Calafate to Torres del Paine National Park in a 4x4 truck with bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and short hikes to Pehoe Lake and Salto Grande Waterfall. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.08 (80 reviews) Duration: 14h–15h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 229 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier tour from El Calafate: Sail and walk Sail among icebergs on Lake Argentina, walk the Perito Moreno Glacier boardwalks, and lunch aboard while navigating three glaciers from El Calafate in a full-day guided tour. Every day · 07:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.62 (76 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 241 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier tour from El Calafate: Walk & sail Full-day tour from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with hotel pickup, bilingual guide, walkway access and one-hour boat navigation on Argentino Lake. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.81 (26 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 189 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Walkway Tour from El Calafate Eight 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. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.61 (28 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 66 per person
El Calafate: Horseback ride in Estancia 25 de Mayo + lunch Every day · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (36 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Perito Moreno Minitrekking from El Calafate: Glacier ice walk Three-hour walk across Perito Moreno's blue ice with crampons and expert guides, plus ship crossing and park visit. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.70 (54 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · PT · ES from US$ 440 per person
Cerro Frias full-day trek: 360° Patagonian views Trek 13 km to the 1,095-meter summit of Cerro Frias in Patagonia and see Lake Argentino, the Andes, and Mount Fitz Roy on clear days. Includes a guide. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 15–75 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking: Walk on Ice in Patagonia Walk on the Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park near El Calafate: cross Lake Rico by boat, trek the ice with crampons. Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.36 (66 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 450 per person
Patagonian steppe safari in El Calafate: 4x4 wildlife tour Five-hour 4x4 safari through Estancia 25 de Mayo nature reserve in El Calafate, spotting guanacos and condors across the Patagonian steppe. Every day · 09:00 and 16:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.90 (41 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Compare 11 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in El Calafate
From US$ 100 per person · 4 h to 23 h
Kayak Perito Moreno Glacier: Paddle at water level Paddle a kayak in front of Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park with a guide, technical gear and hot drinks after. Every day except Thursday · 08:00 · Pickup available · Ages 14–90 ★ 4.70 (23 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 370 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour from El Calafate: Catwalks Walk 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. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.70 (10 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier Private Tour with Boat Ride: El Calafate Eight-hour private tour of Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate with hotel pickup, private guide, and shared boat ride to the ice walls. Entrance fee separate. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 480 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier trek from El Calafate: Walk on the ice Full-day trek on Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate with expert mountain guide, boat crossing Lake Rico, and crampons for walking directly on the ice. Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 · Pickup available · Ages 18–50 ★ 4.50 (30 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 600 per person
El Calafate Glacier Cruise: 3 Glaciers & Perito Moreno Walkways Full-day cruise from El Calafate to three stunning glaciers with park entry, walkways and transfers, ending at the magnificent Perito Moreno. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 354 per person
Ziplining in El Calafate: 4WD Adventure with Lunch Ascend Patagonia's peaks by 4WD and zipline from the Calafate Balcony with a bilingual guide, including hotel pickup and estancia lunch. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.60 (5 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 163 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier boat tour from El Calafate with park walks Sail within 150 metres of Perito Moreno Glacier's ice walls on Lake Argentino, then walk the park's footbridges for close views from multiple angles. Every day · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 193 per person
Estancia 25 de Mayo 4x4 Safari: Patagonian fossils and wildlife Visit Estancia 25 de Mayo on a 4x4 safari through Patagonian steppe with a local guide to see 15-million-year-old fossils. Every day · 09:00 and 16:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 212 per person
2-Day Torres del Paine & Perito Moreno tour from El Calafate Two days exploring Patagonia's most dramatic landscapes: Torres del Paine National Park by 4x4 vehicle with lunch. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 23h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 335 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier trek and boat tour from El Calafate Trek through the forest bordering Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, then boat across Lake Argentino to view the ice face. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 250 per person
Perito Moreno Glacier boat tour: Safari Náutico Boat tour on Lago Rico near El Calafate with bilingual guide, hotel pickup and guided footbridge walk. Stop 400 meters from Perito Moreno's ice wall to watch calving up close. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · PT · ES from US$ 211 per person
The top 12 of 26 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El CalafateOur pickPickup offered | US$ 80 per person | 8h–9h | 4.68★ · 561 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| El Calafate: Cerro Frias Horseback Ride & Ranch LunchTop ratedPickup offered | US$ 154 per person | 4h | 4.85★ · 151 | Every day · 08:30, 14:00 and 18:30 | English, Spanish |
| Perito Moreno Glacier Walkway Tour from El CalafateBest valuePickup offered | US$ 66 per person | 8h | 4.61★ · 28 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Perito Moreno Glacier walk and boat tour from El CalafatePickup offered | US$ 134 per person | 8h | 4.83★ · 319 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Perito Moreno Glacier Tour in El Calafate: Drive, Walkways & BoatPickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 8h | 4.73★ · 252 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| El Calafate Boat Tour: Perito Moreno from the waterPickup offered | US$ 81 per person | 8h | 4.58★ · 241 | Every day · 07:15 and 08:45 | English, Spanish |
| El Chaltén trekking day trip from El Calafate: Two guided walksPickup offered | US$ 87 per person | 10h 30m | 4.24★ · 168 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Torres del Paine from El Calafate: Full-Day 4x4 TourPickup offered | US$ 229 per person | 14h–15h | 4.08★ · 80 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Perito Moreno Glacier tour from El Calafate: Sail and walkPickup offered | US$ 241 per person | 11h | 4.62★ · 76 | Every day · 07:00 and 08:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Perito Moreno Glacier tour from El Calafate: Walk & sailPickup offered | US$ 189 per person | 8h | 4.81★ · 26 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| El Calafate: Horseback ride in Estancia 25 de Mayo + lunchGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 36 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Perito Moreno Minitrekking from El Calafate: Glacier ice walkGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 440 per person | 10h | 4.70★ · 54 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
By what you need
- Private (1): Perito Moreno Glacier Private Tour with Boat Ride: El Calafate (US$ 480 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): El Calafate: Horseback ride in Estancia 25 de Mayo + lunch (US$ 150 per person) · Perito Moreno Minitrekking from El Calafate: Glacier ice walk (US$ 440 per person) · Kayak Perito Moreno Glacier: Paddle at water level (US$ 370 per person)