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El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier

Available Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

2 days from

US$535

without flights
Trip Code: CALA
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El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier

Highlights

One of South America's top highlights, Perito Moreno Glacier is a "must-see" for any Patagonia traveller! Set in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Los Glaciares National Park, it is one of the innumerable glaciers that make up the Southern Patagoinan Ice Field, the third largest mass of ice after Antarctica and Greenland.

Starting in El Calafate, we transfer to Los Glaciares National Park where we explore the walkways and viewpoints that give us a unique panorama of the 5km ice wall at the head of the glacier. As an active glacier, one of the few in the world that is not receeding, we may see dramatic icefalls as the ice carves off and plummets into Lago Argentino (Argentina's biggest lake).

After exploring on foot, we take to the water on our Nautical Safari Tour. Here we cruise across Lake Rico, passing between icebergs that have calved off the glacier. As we reach 'Icebergs Channel', at a safe distance, we sail down the headwall of the glacier, allowing for spectacular close-up views of nature at work!

This extension fits in perfectly, pre tour, with KE’s Patagonia Paine Circuit and is a wonderful way to see this impressive natural wonder.


Accommodation & Meals
  • 1 Breakfast
  • 1 Lunch

Itinerary

Airport transfer to hotel in El Calafate.

El Calafate is located on the Patagonia Steppe, on the border of Lago Argentino (Argentina's largest lake) and it is considered the capital of the glaciers and the gateway to visit the world-renowned Perito Moreno Glacier. A good place to explore is the main street of Av del Libertador General San Martin, simply known as Libertador.
Full day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier. Including 1 hour Nautical Safari.

You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and transfered to Los Glaciares National Park, located 50 miles from El Calafate, home to the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.

Upon arrival to the national park, your guide will show you the different walkways and viewpoints from where you can walk in front of the impressive ice wall, often seeing ice breaking off and crashing into the water below.

After some free time to explore, we transfer about 6 km to our launch point for the Nautical Safari at 'Bajo de las Sombras' pier. We will take a 1 hour cruise across Lake Rico, passing in between icebergs that have calved off the front of the Perito Moreno Glacier.The boat will stop a safe distance from the glacier and continue to sail down its front, allowing for spectacular views of the ice wall.

After the boat trip we transfer back to our hotel in El Calafate, ready to start our main trekking itinerary the following day.

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Essential Information

We've compiled some of our Frequently Asked Questions to help you learn more about this amazing trip.

  • Local guide

  • Entrance to National park

  • 1 Hour Nautical Safari Tour

  • All transfers required in the itinerary

  • 1 night bed and breakfast at hotel in El Calafate

  • Packed lunch is included on day 2.

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for trek staff and drivers
  • Airport transfers if joining pre-tour
  • Meals other than breakfasts and 1 packed lunches
  • Miscellaneous personal expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.

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