Top El Calafate Tickets & Passes

Discover one of Patagonia’s most famous glaciers—Perito Moreno—on a private excursion from El Calafate. Spend the day observing the glacier, exploring lagoons, gullies, and crevasses, and even opt to take a boat ride for up-close views of the glacier. A private tour guide means you have undivided attention and can customize the tour to your preferences.

On board 4x4 vehicles, in 40 minutes we will ascend 1,100 meters from Cerro Huyliche to Balcones de Calafate, a spectacular panoramic point of Lake Argentino, the Andes Mountains and the Patagonian Continental Ice. We offer 3 modalities for the descent to Estancia Huyliche (one of them must be chosen at the time of booking): ONLY IN 4X4 on the south face with panoramic views of the Stone Labyrinth and the Patagonian steppe, we will arrive at the highest balcony of the hill. TREKKING by the North Face, it is a 90 minute guided walk with views of Lake Argentino, on the way you can enter the caves and take unforgettable images. ZIPLINE Those looking for the ultimate adventure will be able to descend through our exclusive circuit of 4 ZipLine lines of 2,920 meters in length. The 3 activities will end at old house of the Huyliche ranch, where we will serve lunch, snack or dinner according to the reserved time. Hours: 10 am with lunch, 3 pm with snack, 6 pm with dinner

It is a tour in 4x4 where every moment is a unique experience. The coast of Lake Argentino is surrounded by nature and history. The ascent to Punta Bonita cliff allows to have an excellent panoramic view. The Punta Walichu archaeological site is visited where the cave paintings made by natives are interpreted in the walls of caves. We finish the tour in one of the caves, where you have lunch or dinner, with an impressive view of the lake and the mountains.

Experience the natural beauty of Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park with this all-day admission ticket. Travel to the sprawling park, located across more than 1 million acres in the southwest province of Santa Cruz, and learn about its Andean-Patagonian forest, giant granite peaks, glacial lakes, and glaciers. Capture memorable photographs, marvel at wildlife, and listen for the thunderous sounds of a collapsing iceberg.

Dig into the ancient history of Patagonia with a visit to the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center. On a self-guided tour of the engaging museum, trace 100 million years of history, from the dinosaurs and mega-mammals of the Pleistocene era to the cultural legacy of native Tehuelche people. Skeletons, fossils, and multimedia displays offer a scientific look at how a dramatic landscape was carved by time.

Discover Upsala Glacier and Estancia Cristina on this full-day adventure from El Calafate. Sail past icebergs on Patagonia's Lago Argentino to Estancia Cristina, a historical sheep and cattle ranch at the end of the world. Tour Estancia Cristina, then choose between an off-road 4x4 tour to Upsala Glacier or a walk to a pristine nearby waterfall.

Some things are impossible to believe till they stand right before our eyes. Patagonia evokes images of massive glaciers, rugged mountains and wide open, starlit skies. El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier and Torres Del Paine National Park represent the most stunning natural landscapes of Argentina and Chile. Tour Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres Del Paine and enjoy this true Patagonia adventure that discovers the best of Argentina and Chile.

Early in the morning search for the hotels in Calafate and then head towards the mythical Route 40. This route borders the Argentino Lake, crosses the Santa Cruz River and La Leona River, after 1.15 hours you arrive at the Hotel de Campo La Leona, almost a museum on Route 40, where you can have a coffee with homemade cakes. The journey continues bordering Lake Viedma with the Andes Mountains in the background. Before arriving at El Chaltén, you will stop at the Viedma Glacier Viewpoint from where you can see a beautiful panoramic view of the homonymous Lake and Glacier and the emblematic Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre hills. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at the Villa de Montaña El Chaltén. Once in town, we will have lunch and later we will indicate the start of the self-guided trails that start in El Chaltén and lead to the main viewpoints: Laguna Capri, Mirador del Fitz Roy, Mirador del Cerro Torre, Mirador de los Cóndores, Salto of Chorrillo

Traveling by 4x4 gives you the option of getting off-road and exploring parts of the wild Patagonian landscape that would be nearly impossible to access by foot or by car. This tour takes you to an incredible viewpoint at the top of Huyliche Hill that overlooks El Calafate, an alpine lake, and even as far as Fit Roy Mount on a clear day. Other sights you might see along the way include fossils, wild condors, and the Patagonian steppe.

It is a 4x4 midday excursion along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, making a journey through time on the passage of man in these lands, re-discovering stories of the first and daring expeditions that ventured into the unknown.

Explore Torres del Paine National Park on a day trip from El Calafate. Meant for travelers in a time crunch, this tour cuts out the need to stay overnight and hits all of the park's landmarks and highlights, including the Salto Grande Waterfall, Cuernos del Paine, Nordenskjold Lake, Sarmiento Lake, and others. Boxed lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels) included.

General information: Nativo Experience is a 4x4 midday excursion along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, making a journey through time on the passage of man in these lands, rediscovering stories of the first expeditions and daring that ventured into the unknown.

Visit Estancia 25 de Mayo, a sprawling  42,000-acre (17,000-hectare) ranch with a historical main house outside El Calafate. Traveling in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, ascend the Huyliche and Calafate hills. Destination: an outpost of the Villalba family residences—the first inhabitants of this land. Learn about the family’s history and the native flora and fauna, then enjoy a typical Argentinian lunch.

The giant trekkers enter us in the Huyliche Hill to discover for 3 hours, incredible panoramic views of the town, the Argentino Lake and the imposing Andes Mountains. It reaches 1050 meters above the sea. There, the first stop is a natural viewpoint where passengers enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central body of Lake Argentino. We take a snack at the Huyliche confectionery and from there we begin the descent down the northern slope of the hill to the Piedra de los Sombreros, curious iron concretions that are only found in four places in the world. After this trip to other ages in the history of the world, we return to El Calafate with the view always on the ubiquitous Lake Argentino.

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Argentinean Patagonia from a whole new perspective, that will allow you contemplate it in all its inmensity. Our Calafate Balcony in 4 x 4 tour takes you to a panoramic viewpoint in all terrain vechicles, to observe the entire area of El Calafate, the hills of Chalten and Perito Moreno Glacier from the same place.

We left early to enjoy the trip to the glacier almost alone. We will see all the possible wildlife because we take an alternative, gravel road and little traveled. It is the historic route of the rooms. This tour is unique in its kind because the transfer to the Perito Moreno Glacier will be done by an alternative, gravel road, with history and formerly known as the "road of the stays" We will stop at the hostel of the emblematic "Gaucho Echeverría" to have some mates or coffee with cakes (not included) in the middle of a Patagonian stay. Before reaching the glacier, we will begin a downhill walk that overlooks the southern face of this natural beauty and is outside the conventional circuits, lasting 45 minutes on uneven and descending terrain. We will visit the walkways of the glacier 2 hours and a half and you can walk wherever you want. At 3:00 p.m. we will return to El Calafate and you will arrive at your hotel at approximately 5:00 p.m.

The excursion "El Calafate Balcon Experience" allows visitors of El Calafate to look out over an imposing natural viewpoint where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of El Calafate and Argentine Lake. The excursion starts from Calafate hotels and complete a 35-kilometer tour through the line of hills located behind the town. The footprint takes us through landscapes typical of Patagonia Argentina. After this trip to other eras of the history of the world, we return to El Calafate with the view of the Argentine Lake.

Classic Option: When leaving the port of Punta Bandera at 9:00 a.m., we begin to navigate through the North Arm of Lake Argentino to reach the Upsala Channel, we will walk through an ecotone area, and then ascend to the first viewpoint, where we will you will appreciate the valley from Lago Argentino to Lago Pearson. Continuing with the visit of the estancia, you will visit the Costumbrista Museum. There will be a guided walk to the Caterina River, the Ferris wheel, the Chapel and thus tour the center of the estancia. Discovery Option: After disembarking at Estancia Cristina, each group will be assigned a 4x4 vehicle with a specialized guide-driver. We will begin to ascend the Feruglio cordon, the 9.5 km that will lead us to where the vehicle will be left. this option does not include lunch Horseback Riding Option: Upon disembarking at Estancia Cristina, the Horseback Riding guide will lead us to the Stables, where he will assign the horse and the necessary equipment to each passenger.

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.

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

Enjoy the stunning scenery of Argentinean Patagonia from a whole new perspective, that will allow you contemplate it in all its inmensity. The Calafate Balcony in 4WD tour takes you to a panoramic viewpoint in all terrain vechicles, to observe the entire area of El Calafate, the hills of Chalten and Perito Moreno Glacier from the same place. In addition, we will have the opportunity to see the flight of Condors.

This tour it's an adventure like no other. It will take you to travel in 4x4 vehicles a mountain road that used to be hidden by the presence of glaciers, to reach the refuge of Continental Icefield and from there, make a trek through the most beautiful landscapes ever seen. With our tour Estancia Cristina Trekking Canyon of Fossils, you can see landmarks such as the Mirador del Upsala and its imposing eastern front, Lago Guillermo, Hielo Patagónico Sur, and Cerros Murallón and Don Bosco, to finish at the amazing Canyon of Fossil.

In the morning, the search for the hotels in Calafate will be carried out and then head towards the mythical Route 40. This route borders the Argentino Lake, crosses the Santa Cruz River and La Leona River, after 1.15 hours you will arrive at the Hotel de Campo La Leona where you can have a coffee with homemade cakes. Before arriving at El Chaltén, you will stop at the Viedma Glacier Viewpoint from where you can see a beautiful panoramic view of the Lake and the emblematic Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at the Villa de Montaña El Chaltén. After a brief stop in the center of the town we will embark towards the Vespignani Reserve. During the 20-minute navigation you will be able to contemplate the Huemul and Vespignani Glaciers and the north face of Cerro Fitz Roy. In the reserve they will be received by the local guide who will provide information about the 3 trails. From the last two it is possible to appreciate closely the Vespignani Glacier -the largest and most imposing of the Lago del Desierto-

The Safari Bike is a bike ride through the high fields of the Reserve Natural of Estancia 25 de Mayo. The ascent is done in 4x4 trucks to La Sección (Patagonian house). The reserve will travel through Mountain bike. You will be able to feel Patagonia in all its splendor. Marvel at the different views and animals that inhabit these lands. And enjoy a lunch contemplating the landscape.