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3 Day itinerary in Argentina, South America

Calafate Tour

Discover the Patagonian nature around the town of El Calafate Walk along the boardwalk as the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier creaks and calves into Lake Argentino. Take a boat cruise close enough to feel the crisp breeze from the ice on your face! Best time to travel: From October to April In thi... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

El Calafate

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Perito Moreno Glacier

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Lake Argentino

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Safari Boat

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El Calafate

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Transfer El Calafate Airport / El Calafate Hotel

Welcome to Southern Patagonia! The town of El Calafate is located in the Patagonian steppe, an extreme and deserted place with an amazing landscape. It is on the border of Lago Argentino (Argentina’s biggest lake) and it is considered the capital of the glaciers. It is the gateway to visit the world-renowned Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the only glaciers in the world that is still advancing. Upon arrival at El Calafate, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Type of service: Shared

Day 2

place Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier & Safari Boat

We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning to take you to Los Glaciares National Park located at 50 miles from El Calafate, home of the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier. Los Glaciares National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 when its almost 200 glaciers were discovered. Half of the park is occupied by the Patagonian ice field, the second largest ice field after Antarctica. Upon arrival to the National Park, your guide will show you the different walkways from where you will be able to walk in front of the colossal ice wall, and, if you are lucky, perhaps see some landslides. When the ice breaks and falls, the world holds its breath: all other sounds stop at the earth's surface. - Nautical Safari tour The departure point is “Bajo de las Sombras” pier, located about 6km away from the Glacier’s walkways. On this tour, you will go on a cruise across Lake Rico, passing in between icebergs that have calved off the front of the Perito Moreno glacier. Reaching the Icebergs Channel, the boat will stop at a safe distance from the glacier to continue to sail down its front, allowing for spectacular views of the ice wall and any breaking and floating icebergs. This excursion lasts approximately one hour and provides a totally different perspective of the Perito Moreno glacier, with almost constant falling walls of ice from its front. That is what makes this option the best complement for the conventional visit to the walkways. Type of service: Shared Duration: 8/9 hours Included: Transportation mentioned above, bilingual guide (English/Spanish) Not included: Entrance fee to the National Park, Lunch Difficulty: Low

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Transfer El Calafate Hotel / El Calafate Airport

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to El Calafate Airport. Type of service: Shared Included: Transportation mentioned above

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (2)

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  • Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.

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  • Tours mentioned in the itinerary

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  • National Park entrance fees
  • International or domestic flights
  • Travel / Medical Insurance

About Micaela

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I´ve been working in Tourism for 10 years. Being a coordinator, a local guide, and then a travel agent, I forged my personality through the people and places I met along the way. I had the opportunity to visit several places in Argentina.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$335.00 USD