El Calafate is located on Lake Argentino, a green glacial lake covering over 1,600 sq km. Named for the berry that, once eaten, guarantees your return to Patagonia, El Calafate hooks you with it’s irresistible attraction, the Perito Moreno Glacier. It is also the jumping point to exploring its magnificent surroundings, including the Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine National Parks.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Visit the best of South America’s glaciers, the spectacular Perito Moreno.
- Try local cuisine, including the famous Patagonian lamb.
Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary
- Add on a few extra days and explore the Torres del Paine National Park: Patagonia Highlights
- Add on a few extra days and explore Los Glaciares National Park: Best of Argentinean Patagonia
- Hire bikes or walk to Laguna Nimes which is only a short distance from town and good for bird watching.
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Day 1 - El Calafate: Arrive in El Calafate
Arrive in El Calafate
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
El Calafate, located on Lake Argentino, hooks you with it's irresistible attractions including the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier and is a great option to access both Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine National Parks.
Day 2 - El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier incl. Nautical Safari
Perito Moreno Glacier incl. Nautical Safari
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel for your excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most famous landmarks in South America and one of Patagonia's only advancing glaciers. The glacier is 5 kilometres wide, with an average height of 74 metres above the surface of the water of Lake Argentino and a total ice depth of 170 metres.
You'll go first to the glacier's less frequented north face to marvel at its splendour. You'll observe and hear giant chunks of ice plummet into the waters of Lake Argentino. Your guide will answer questions about the glacier and the park, and then we'll continue on to the footbridges and take a break to enjoy the surroundings. You'll also have the opportunity to do a short nautical safari to observe this magnificent glacier from a closer viewpoint.
After the thrilling encounter with the Perito Moreno, we'll drive back to Calafate where you will spend the evening.
**For those after something a little more adventurous, we can offer a ‘Mini trekking' excursion where you hike into the core of Perito Moreno Glacier and experience its surreal beauty. Let us know if you'd like more details on this excursion.
Breakfast included.
Day 3 - El Calafate: Depart El Calafate
Depart El Calafate
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport.
Breakfast included.
Departs daily
| Season | Type | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | NZD$685pp | ||
| Comfort | NZD$685pp | Contact us | |
| Superior | NZD$861pp | Contact us | |
| Deluxe | NZD$1111pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Comfort
El Calafate, Argentina - Hosteria Sierra Nevada
Superior
El Calafate, Argentina - Mirador del Lago
Deluxe
El Calafate, Argentina - Xelena Hotel
Whats included?
- Accommodation with private facilities
- Small group tours with English speaking guides
- Private Transfers
- Meals as specified
What’s not included?
- Airfare Transportation
- Airport entrance/departure taxes/hotel taxes
- Passport, visa, and immigration fees
- Additional hotel nights
- Travel Protection Plan
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
Notes
Hotel rates are based on twin share in lead-in rooms. Other room types and hotels are available. Rates are subject to change and different rates may apply during holiday seasons and special events. Single supplement will be applied if travelling alone or if you wish to have a room to yourself.
Please note, instead of finishing the tour at the airport, we can also organise a drop off to Torres del Paine National Park for you. Contact us for details.
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
Destination: South America
The vivid sights and sounds of South America offer something for everyone. Stretching from the Caribbean to Patagonia, the variety of cultures, climates and landscapes has to be experienced firsthand to be believed. The memories you take home will leave you wanting more – we’re sure you’ll want to return again and again, just like us!
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