Safaris in El Calafate 5 options
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-17| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El CalafateOur pick | US$ 80 per person | 8h–9h | 4.67★ · 555 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe SafariShortest | US$ 150 per person | 4h | 4.90★ · 107 | Every day · 08:30, 14:00 and 18:30 | English, Spanish |
| Patagonian steppe safari in El Calafate: 4x4 wildlife tourAlso recommended | US$ 150 per person | 5h | 4.90★ · 41 | Every day · 04:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Estancia 25 de Mayo 4x4 Safari: Patagonian fossils and wildlife | US$ 245 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 09:00 and 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Perito Moreno Glacier boat tour: Safari Náutico | US$ 211 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
Safaris in El Calafate at a glance
- Our pick: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El Calafate, US$ 80 (8h–9h, 4.67★ · 555).
- Shortest: El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe Safari, US$ 150 (4h, 4.90★ · 107).
- Also recommended: Patagonian steppe safari in El Calafate: 4x4 wildlife tour, US$ 150 (5h, 4.90★ · 41).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 80–US$ 245 (median US$ 150). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 3 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 2 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Which option do travelers like most?
The favorite is “Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El Calafate”, rated 4.67★ from 555 reviews. 82% rated it 5 stars.
What time do they start?
The first departure is at 04:00 and the last at 18:30. Before 09:00: “Patagonian steppe safari in El Calafate: 4x4 wildlife tour” (04:00) and “El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe Safari” (08:30). From 17:00: “El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe Safari” (18:30).
Which days do they run?
All of them run every day.
What languages do the guides speak?
Live guides speak English (5 options), Spanish (5) and Portuguese (1).
How long do they last?
Most last 5h–8h 30m. Shortest: “El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe Safari” (4h). Longest: “Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Full Day with Boat Safari in El Calafate” (8h–9h).
Which places do they visit?
The places that come up most: Los Glaciares National Park (in 2 options) and Lake Argentino (2).
Which ones include hotel pickup?
All of them include hotel pickup.
Can I bring children?
In 4 of 5 the minimum age is 5 or under (3 with no minimum age). Of those 4, one is stroller-friendly.
Are they wheelchair accessible?
2 of 5 are listed as wheelchair accessible: “El Calafate: Cerro Frias 4x4 & Patagonian Steppe Safari” and “Perito Moreno Glacier boat tour: Safari Náutico”. None requires a good level of fitness.