Top Things to do in Patagonia
Top Hotels in Patagonia
- 1. Hilton Garden Inn Neuquen
- 2. Llao Llao Hotel Resort, Golf & Spa
- 3. Hampton by Hilton Bariloche
- 4. Hotel Tirol Bariloche
- 5. Peninsula Petit Hotel
- 6. Hotel Antu Kuyen Bariloche
- 7. Lirolay Suites
- 8. Arelauquen Lodge, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, San Carlos de Bariloche
- 9. Hotel Cristal
- 10. Aguila Mora Suites & Spa
The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Patagonia, Argentina
Discover the best top things to do in Patagonia, Argentina including 4 Patagonia Activities in El Calafate and Ushuaia, Calafate Balcony, La Lioness Petrified Forest, Camino de los siete Lagos, bilingüe , 10 Secrets of Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi, and Patagonia, German Footprint & Nazi presence - Walking Tour in Bariloche, La Leona Petrified Forest Hiking Tour from El Calafate, PATAGONIA INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: Tehuelche, Mapuche, canoe tribes, Full-Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier including Boat Safari, Nativo Experience - Lagos & Cavernas .
Restaurants in Patagonia
1. 4 Patagonia Activities in El Calafate and Ushuaia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Four amazing activities, really "a must to do in Patagonia": The visit to the incredible Perito Moreno and the full day boat navigation called Rios de Hielo in El Calafate, and two visits in Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park and Beagle Channel Navigation. you need three full days at least to enjoy this package
Inclusions: Pick up from hotel, Drop off to hotels, English Speaking Guide (Check other languages)
Exclusions: Entrances to National Parks
Reviewed By Cheryl B
Go with a good appetite, so many variety of meats, take just a little so you can make it to the end! Loved the lamb, filet mignon, garlic beef the best. Even saved room for dessert and left feeling very satisfied
2. Calafate Balcony
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The track takes you to marvelous landscapes with an incredible variety of vegetation in high altitudes. Reaching 1050 m over the sea level, our first stop is a natural viewpoint where you will enjoy the most stunning sights of El Calafate and the central part of the Lake Argentino. You will also enjoy sights of the magnificent Andes mountain range at the back and at certaintimes, the area of accumulation of the glaciers, towards Boca Del Diablo, (the narrowest part of the lake, on the road to the Upsala arm).
Inclusions: Local taxes, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By V3155FJlisak
Fun day! The hike was fun and once we were at the top the views were amazing. It was a long drive from El Calafete but our guide was terrific providing a lot of great history and info. The 4x4 part of the excursion was a bit misleading as there was not a true 4x4 adventure as we were expecting (four wheeling) but rather a 40 min ride in a van over some rough terrain to get to the start of the hike. Overall we would do this trip again!
3. La Lioness Petrified Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a whole day excursion very different from the rest in the area. The site is located in the middle steppe just halfway between El Calafate and El Chaltén. Throughout the walk you can see a large number of petrified logs that lie on the surface, some 70 million years old, some with a diameter of 1.20 m. These remains are testimony to ancient times where the weather was very different from today and allowed the support of a large and abundant flora. Occasionally fossil remains of different types of dinosaurs are discovered.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, The lunch offered is a Box Lunch
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Reviewed By megabrain22
The horses do the leading, your just a passager. The scenery is picture worthy on the 5pm route when I went. If you dress like a Gaucho, it would add a little more flare to the picture:)
4. Camino de los siete Lagos, bilingüe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Vehicles with capacity up to 18 passengers, new. With drivers and guides trained for customer service.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Betsanelain
I have just returned from a great trip to Cerro Tronador with Natural Travels which was lead by Juan Carlos. Could you please pass on my gratitude to him as his tour was very informative, interesting and a lot of fun! I understood whilst booking that it was in fact a Spanish speaking tour, however since there were a few English speakers on the tour, Juan went the extra mile to translate key pieces of information to us in English, even though we didn't ask him to do this. I also understand that it is customary to pay extra for an English speaking guide with other tours during booking, so this was a bonus-many thanks. A very enjoyable tour, many thanks Juan Carlos and Natural Travel!
5. 10 Secrets of Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi, and Patagonia
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 19 reviews
We will uncover the best kept secrets, stories and myths about Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi & Patagonia. With urban, lake & mountain views, we will walk by historical sites, monuments, alleyways, gardens, chocolate stores, and more.
Inclusions: Certified expert tour guide, live
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Reviewed By peterpaul2014
This walking tour was very good. The guide was very knowledgeable and very fluent in Spanish and English (he may even know other languages but those were the languages of the group). He was very informative and gave plenty of time for questions. We did it the last day we were in Bariloche, otherwise we would have gone on one of his other walking tours covering other issues.
6. German Footprint & Nazi presence - Walking Tour in Bariloche
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4.8 based on 91 reviews
The experience of discovering how german speaking immigration shaped the town look & feel, the architecture, and the mountain sports culture since the begining of times. This set the basis for the arrival of the last wave of immigation including the nazi presence (Erik Priebke). This also triggered some stories about Hitler living in the area. We wil explore evidence of all the above.
Inclusions: Certified expert tour guide, live
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Reviewed By 914claudiak
I did the 10 secrets and Nazi Tour. Both were very good, although at the 10 secrets tour, there were far less people. Guide explains very well!
7. La Leona Petrified Forest Hiking Tour from El Calafate
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 12 reviews
Walk through a lunar landscape strewn with petrified logs and dinosaur fossils on this El Calafate day trip to La Leona Petrified Forest. During an easygoing 7-mile (12-km) hike, learn about the area’s unique geological features from a knowledgeable guide. Beforehand, visit the historic Hotel La Leona, where mountaineers and bandits like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid once stayed. Enjoy air-conditioned coach transport between destinations and soak up views of Argentino Lake, Santa Cruz and La Leona rivers, and Mt Fitz Roy along the way.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Bottled water and lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By adcdiving
Once we have arrived at the terminal of the Solo Patagonia shipping company, there is a lot of activity and dense crowds of people are packed together. First we have to exchange our purchased voucher for boat tickets and afterwards we have to sit down again to pay the entrance to Los Glaciares National Park (800 Argentine Peso per person). At the stroke of 9:00 am the chock-full boat leaves under a bright blue sky for a magnificent trip on the clear and ice-cold water of Lago Argentino. Once we reach full speed, a strong fresh wind can be felt and only the die-hard fans with their thick coat (us!) Remain on deck. We sail along beautiful rugged landscapes with snowy mountain peaks. We can really look at this for hours! After a while we reach a part of the lake where there are huge ice floes that broke off the Upsala glacier. Most blocks of the Upsala glacier have a typical blue color that glows even brighter in the sunlight. We stop for a while at different ice blocks so that everyone has enough opportunity to take the ultimate photo. Then we continue the trip from the Upsala glacier to the impressive Spegazzini glacier where we also get enough time to shoot the necessary fabulous pictures. When we start the return trip to Punta Bandera and take a last look at the Spegazzini glacier from the aft deck, we just see a large ice block breaking off the Spegazzini glacier and splashing into the water. What a wonderful end to this wonderful boat trip to the Upsala and Spegazzini glacier.
8. PATAGONIA INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: Tehuelche, Mapuche, canoe tribes
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
This is a controvertial topic. We will discover Patagonia indigenous people’s history and present while walking through Bariloche downtown. Who are they? How is their culture? When and how did they arrive? How did the European colonization impacted on them? And how did the expansion of Argentina state into Patagonia? What is their current status?
Inclusions: Certified expert tour guide, live
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Reviewed By 914claudiak
I did the 10 secrets and Nazi Tour. Both were very good, although at the 10 secrets tour, there were far less people. Guide explains very well!
9. Full-Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier including Boat Safari
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 305 reviews
Be seduced by the fascinating landscape of the Perito Moreno glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Admire the mesmerizing beauty of the spiky glacier walls, its crevasses and the immensity of its ice formations while touring this renowned national park. Enjoy a 1-hour boat ride to get a different perspective of this natural wonder that rises 240 feet above Argentino Lake. On this tour, you’ll also learn about the general glaciology of the region, as well as the formation of an ice bridge, a particular phenomenon that happens every few years in the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Inclusions: Professional Bilingual Guide, Boat ride, Hotel pickup and drop off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Entrance fees (around USD 17.00) payable only in cash and local currency
Reviewed By Dannysupersonic
I was a little concerned as I read in many reviews that this tour is too long, and yes, I found it long. But you are in Patagonia, distances are supposed to be huge and the landscape is a big reward, so the distance is in the end acceptable. If you are afraid of distances don't come to Patagonia! The guide and driver (Matias and Mauro) were highly professional and let us experience the park from many beautiful places, so in only 1 day we have been able to get the most out of the national park. Border crossing didn't present any problem, and even the lunchbox was tasty and abundant. Not a lot of toilets during the trip, but this is nobody's fault so just be prepared. Unmissable!
10. Nativo Experience - Lagos & Cavernas
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
Do not miss the opportunity to discover an unknown side of Patagonia! Departing from El Calafate for a 3-hour tour, this excursion is ideal for lovers of nature and history, and includes sightseeing of flora, fauna and caves with rock art. Enjoy a typical Argentine lunch! Nativo Experience - Lagos y Cavernas is a 4x4 midday excursion along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure. Between the cliffs and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditionaries with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world. On the banks of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and that today induce us to its interpretation. The excursion culminates in another cave, with lunch or dinner that will transport us to those remote years
Inclusions: Pickup From El Calafate Hotels, Lunch Or Dinner, Arqueological Area Entrance, Driver / Guide In English Or Spanish
Exclusions: Any extra that is not included
Reviewed By kim537
Narration good, but bus very crowded and many audio hookups were broken. Actual tour routes very good. Buenos Aires is a huge old city. A problem with tickets was resolved onsite but only because a bystander was kind enough to translate the problem with downloading the ticket. The actual bus personnel were not helpful at all and simply refused us passage.
