Location: El Calafate
Top Things to do in El Calafate
The 10 Best Walking Tours in El Calafate, Patagonia
Building on its must-visit location, the once-tiny El Calafate has grown quickly to cater to and profit from the visitors to nearby Los Glaciares National Park. Many visit to see such natural wonders as Perito Moreno Glacier, a massive glacier that’s actually composed of many other pieces of shifting ice. Yet travelers will find that El Calafate is much more than merely a gateway to the Patagonian wild—it’s a fun town offering all sorts of outdoor adventures.
Restaurants in El Calafate
1. CALAFATE BigIce trekking and walkways of Los Glaciares
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
In our comfortable buses, a bilingual tourist guide will give you information about the landscape you are about to see. Small groups of up to 10 people are organized, and the hike begins from the southern moraine of the Glacier Always accompanied by expert guides, you will explore the corners of the most special glacier of the world for three hours and a half During the walk, the guides will help you learn more about the ice, its surroundings and you will be able to size the dimension of the glacier and enjoy the view of the nearby mountains, such as Cerro Dos Picos, Cerro Pietrobelli and Cerro Cervantes. Back on the moraine, we will start another one-hour walk back to the port, to take the boat and navigate very close to the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier and get back to “civilization” after having enjoyed one of the most spectacular ice treks in the world! The tour includes a guided visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park.
Inclusions: Pick up from the hotels in Calafate Center, Includes guided transportation and a one hour visit to the balconies., Guided visit to the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park, Guided Trekking on the Perito Moreno , Crampons, harnesses and helmets
Exclusions: Entrance fee to Calafate national park $20, Water bottle and food for the day. The Company does not have a food and beverage sales service., AGE RANGE: 18 to 50 years old., You can buy a lunch box before boarding, garment and personal equipment., Pick up to hotel in Buenos Aires
Reviewed By silviapoli
Not worth it, I'm afraid. Too expensive to get to see just one of the glaciers, the Spegazzini one. (The Upsala glacier can only be seen from afar, as it's deemed too risky to approach). The journey was too long and quite uncomfortable (the ferry I took was the Quo Vadis). Too many people travelling. The ferry was 80% full in Covid times, which I found unsensible and irresponsible. We could not choose where to sit or change seats afterwards. The Spegazzini refuge is partly open. You can take a (rather short) walk in the woods, but the café/restaurant/toilet area is (still) closed and looks quite derelict. I've taken other tours in the area (Perito Moreno Glacier/ Canal Beagle/Full day at Chalten) and they were less expensive, better organised and far more enjoyable than this one.
2. 9-Days discovering the Best of Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu and El Calafate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is the best option if you want to discover and explore the most important highlights of this marvelous country! Get to know these three amazing destinations and its unique highlights. Do not miss on this opportunity!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 3 Nights Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Buenos Aires, 2 Nights Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Iguazu, 3 Nights Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in El Calafate, All excursions are done in small groups with English-speaking Guide, All transfers from airport to hotel at all destinations
Exclusions: Gratuities, Domestic Flights
Reviewed By juliasU2939EQ
We really enjoyed this virtual live experience all together. And even-though we decided to "only" watch, due to the time difference (after dinner for us), we had a great time learning more about how to properly cook Empanadas. Thanks again to Camila for making it very interesting, "tasteful"and fun and giving us the chance to discover the world of Empanadas and also sharing insights about Argentina with us.
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. 5-Days Discovery Ushuaia and El Calafate
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Travel to the end of the world! Join us in this adventure and get to know the most southern capital city in the world, Ushuaia. Be astonished by its landscape littered with dense forests, snow-capped mountains, lakes and millenary glaciers.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers in Ushuaia and Calafate, 1 Night at a 4* Hotel in Ushuaia, 3 Nights at a 4* Hotel in El Calafate, English-speaking Guide, Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park, Excursion to Beagle Channel and Sea Wolf Island, Excursion to Punta Bandera and Ice Rivers, Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier
Exclusions: Plane Tickets, Transfers in Buenos Aires, Meals, excepting breakfast at the hotel, Air tickets Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – El Calafate – Buenos Aires
Reviewed By JohnVandeDam
Be sure to book only with Piratours - ideally directly at their office in the centre of Ushuaia. We had a terrible experience with cancellation of our trip (booked here!) via Grey Line - despite paying in full for a trip on a date shown online here as available. Luckily, that was not the fault of the actual operator Piratour and they were able to fit us in when we went there in person. However, although quite expensive, it was well worth the experience and the tour is respectful of nature & the environment.
5. Kayak experience through the Perito Moreno Glacier and walk on footbridges
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
The experience begins at the Perito Moreno Kayak Experience meeting point, located near the main parking lot, where our team will greet you and inform you about the experience. We welcome you to our base of operations, where you will get dressed and our expert kayak guides will brief you on safety and explain how to paddle through these amazing glacial waters. No previous kayaking experience is required. We will kayak from Playa de los témpanos, paddling towards the front of the glacier, so that it impacts us completely, approaching about 600 meters away. We will stop to take unique images of this moment, while we learn more about this fascinating place. We will also do the guided walk through the Perito Moreno Footbridges where you can take pictures and tour the Glacier.
Inclusions: Pick up through Calafate hotels and drop off to hotels, It includes Vianda, Time in Catwalks, Technical clothing, Snacks, hot drinks, Our kayak experts will explain how to paddle through these amazing glacial waters.
Exclusions: Does not include entrance to the National Park, No previous kayaking experience is required.
Reviewed By silviapoli
Not worth it, I'm afraid. Too expensive to get to see just one of the glaciers, the Spegazzini one. (The Upsala glacier can only be seen from afar, as it's deemed too risky to approach). The journey was too long and quite uncomfortable (the ferry I took was the Quo Vadis). Too many people travelling. The ferry was 80% full in Covid times, which I found unsensible and irresponsible. We could not choose where to sit or change seats afterwards. The Spegazzini refuge is partly open. You can take a (rather short) walk in the woods, but the café/restaurant/toilet area is (still) closed and looks quite derelict. I've taken other tours in the area (Perito Moreno Glacier/ Canal Beagle/Full day at Chalten) and they were less expensive, better organised and far more enjoyable than this one.
6. El Chalten Full Day & Trek One Way To Base Camp Fitz Roy Mount
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 7 reviews
- This is definitely the best hike for one day at Chalten - The only regular tour with bilingual certified mountain guides. - The only regular tour including lunch in a Fitz Roy climbers base camp. - The only regular tour from Calafate including transportation uphill to El Pilar in adapted buses (Chalten to Pilar is a 17 kms/10.5 miles of non paved road). See map on photos. - This unique tour allows the maximum approach to the Mount Fitz Roy (Poincenot basecamp) and to Glacier Piedras Blancas. - Pick up and drop off is from your hotel at El Calafate. - Optional FREE DEFERRED TRANSFER from Chalten to El Calafate. Only condition: must inform the date of your return to Calafate on the original booking. Departing our from Chalten is 5 pm. - We are Southroad, a company with 18 years experience of Full day tours from Calafate to Chalten & Torres del Paine.
Inclusions: Lunch at Baguales Base camp, pasta, chocolate mousse and juice. Menu may vary according to camp stock. Vegetarian option is available on request., Air-conditioned vehicle, Mountain guide certified by AAGM (Asociacion Argentina de Guias de Montana)
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Reviewed By esackmann
Great tour! Amazing people of Southroad. Very recommendable!!!! Great views throughout the tour. Hope to be back soon!!!!!!
7. Calafate Wine Tour | City Tour Peatonal Maridado con Vinos
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 6 reviews
Único en Calafate, conoces la historia del lugar y sus pioneros de una forma divertida y dinamica; acompañado de vinos Patagonicos.
Inclusions: Snacks
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8. Balcones de Calafate por la tarde
Los gigantes trekkers nos adentran en el Cerro Huyliche para descubrir durante 3 horas, increíbles vistas panorámicas del pueblo, el Lago Argentino y la imponente Cordillera de los Andes.
Inclusions: Pick up y Drop off por hoteles centricos, Seguro, Snacks, Tour guiado en español/inglés
Exclusions: Ningún otro servicio que no este mencionado
Reviewed By Teacher_052
A wonderful city with old buildings and narrow streets. It invites us to travel to the past. I went with my family and we really enjoy the trip, We knew its historic neighborhood, its museums, the Portuguese and Spanish colonial buildings. We also visited the Colonia del Sacramento lighthouse which is surrounded by the ruins of a convent and has panoramic views.
9. Tour to Authentic Patagonia 17 days
On this trip you will immerse yourself in the heart of the Atlantic, Andean and Austral Patagonia, its infinite lakes, steppes, and glaciers. You will discover the flora, fauna, and the rural traditions of local communities, the local gastronomy, and the natural parks of the south of Argentina. A highlight of this trip will be the cultural exchange experience with a community of natives in Bariloche and the whale watching in Península Valdés.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 15 nights accommodation (category: standard) , 1 homestay in full board, Breakfasts in all accommodations., Tickets to National Parks., Transfers to the airport (in private service when mentioned), Meals when "included" , Excursions mentioned on the itinerary (group tours)
Exclusions: Air transport (optional)., Excursions indicated as "optional "., Personal meals and extras not mentioned.
Reviewed By mfsungoddess
My group of 14 people visited with the local family for a great dinner and empanada cooking session. everyone enjoyed the opportunity to try many of the local dishes and to even make one. the hosts were fantastic. as this was our first day in Argentina and it set the tone for the reminder of the trip.
10. Balcones de Calafate por la Mañana
Los gigantes trekkers nos adentran en el Cerro Huyliche para descubrir durante 3 horas, increíbles vistas panorámicas del pueblo, el Lago Argentino y la imponente Cordillera de los Andes
Inclusions: Snacks, Pick up y Drop off por hoteles centricos, Seguro, Tour guiado en Español/Inglés
Exclusions: Ningún otro servicio que no este mencionado
Reviewed By Teacher_052
A wonderful city with old buildings and narrow streets. It invites us to travel to the past. I went with my family and we really enjoy the trip, We knew its historic neighborhood, its museums, the Portuguese and Spanish colonial buildings. We also visited the Colonia del Sacramento lighthouse which is surrounded by the ruins of a convent and has panoramic views.
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