El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

Echoes of Patagonia

5 Days

From 1325 USD

A 5-day tour of El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier

Welcome to El Calafate, the gateway to the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier!

Prepare to be captivated by the grandeur of Patagonia as you embark on a journey to witness one of the world's most remarkable natural wonders. Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, El Calafate offers a unique opportunity to experience the raw power and beauty of the Patagonian wilderness.

Get ready to explore the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier, a colossal ice mass that continues to advance and retreat, creating a symphony of sound and spectacle. Witness the thunderous collapse of its ice walls, a phenomenon that draws visitors from around the globe.

El Calafate, with its charming village atmosphere and stunning surroundings, provides the perfect base for your Patagonian adventure. Immerse yourself in the region's natural wonders, indulge in outdoor activities like hiking and horseback riding, and savor the local flavors of Patagonian cuisine.

Get ready to be amazed by the sheer scale and magnificence of the Patagonian landscape, where nature reigns supreme.

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Highlights

Explore El Calafate and optional excursions
Navigate near Perito Moreno Glacier
Experience gaucho life at Nibepo Aike Ranch
Optional trek in El Chalten with scenic views
Transfer to El Calafate Airport, end of tour

Itinerary

Welcome to the land of glaciers: El Calafate, located in Santa Cruz province, in south Patagonia.

Upon arrival we transfer from El Calafate airport to our accommodation. The rest of the day is al leisure to visit the city or to do any optional excursion that this increible place has to offer us.

Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: None

Optional Excursion Recommended: "Nativo Experience with Lunch or Dinner"

Lago Argentino is the third largest lake in South America, surrounded by mountains and nourished by giant glaciers, this lake never ceases to amaze its own and strangers for its immensity and special colour.

Was precisely that blue colour, the mountains covered in white and a celestial heaven also what motivated Francisco P. Moreno to baptize him. Other members of the expedition arrived earlier, and many more were on the road as they attempted to go up the Santa Cruz River. It was so in the case of Darwin and Fitz Roy, who abandoned the odyssey by the endlessness of the landscape and the fearful vigil of the natives.

It is an excursion in 4×4 along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, making a tour at the time about the passing of man in these lands, rediscovering the stories of the first expeditions and daring that ventured into the unknown.

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. Finally, the excursion culminates in another cave where lunch or dinner is included that will transport us to those remote years.
It is a full day excursion which consists of sightseeing of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

We will depart from El Calafate, go round the southern bank of Lago Argentino, past Bahia Redonda, where a great variety of avifauna can be seen. We will go along the Patagonic steppe during the first 40 km, and then enter Los Glaciares National Park, which is plenty of trees that are typical of this region such as the ones belonging to the family of Nothofagus (ñires, lengas, cohiues) and others such as calkers, notros and cinnamon trees.

Then we will go to “Bajo de las Sombras” port (at only 7 Km from the walkways), where we will get on board a ship to enjoy a 40-minute navigation from where we will able to see amazing views of Perito Moreno Glacier, an unforgettable experience.  At that point, you’ll also enjoy different and intense shades of blue and white colors, with capricious forms. After than we start our way back to El Calafate.

Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast

Optional Dinner Experience Recommended: Rancho Aparte Restaurant (Doors Closed)

Rancho Aparte experience will allow you to savor home-cooked meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The dishes are prepared with local products and a ubiquitous ingredient

in homemade food...lots of love!

The menu is accompanied by selected wine pairings from Argentine and Patagonian wineries. Therefore, with each course we respect the aromas and flavors in a harmonious

and palatable way. It has four fixed menus; two of them "traditional". They are based on regional cuisine and adapt the local products to a journey of unforgettable flavors. The

other two menus are "vegetarians or vegans". They are designed so that those who choose this type of food can also enjoy this experience, where most of the ingredients used

are selected from organic farms in the area.
After breakfast, immerse yourself in the authentic Patagonian experience at Nibepo Aike, a traditional ranch. Spend the day exploring the estancia, learning about its rich history, and witnessing captivating gaucho demonstrations, including sheep shearing. Before lunch, enjoy a scenic walk or horseback ride to the narrows where Roca Lake gracefully flows into the vast Argentino Lake.

Culminate this unforgettable day with a renowned Patagonian lamb roast.

Upon arrival at the ranch, you'll be warmly welcomed with hot beverages and delicious fried cakes (torta frita) or homemade puddings. Engage in ranch life activities such as observing sheep milking and herding, and witnessing the impressive skill of the gauchos during the sheep shearing demonstration and rein testing.

Transfers from and back to El Calafate are included.

Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast the rest of the day is at leisure to do any of the optional tours that El Calafate has to offer us. We recommend a full visit to El Chalten (Optional tour - non included), an unique small village at the foot of Fitz Roy Mount.

Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast

Optional Excursion Recommended: Full Day Tour Chalten - Soft Trek with Lunch

The excursion begins at 7.00 hs from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name ,Cañadón La Leona, and after 1.15 h ride we will arrive to the ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40, where you can have coffee and cakes.

Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. We will make some photo stops at the viewpoint of the Viedma Glacier and Lake and after a 3 h ride we will arrive to this andean village called, The Capital of the Trekking. As soon as we arrive at El Chalten we make another stop at the National Park Interpretation Centre.

Once at Chalten, we will live our own adventure. Well marked trails that lead to the most beautiful viewpoints of the Mt Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre (Laguna Capri, Mirador Torre and also Laguna de los Tres) Packed lunch included. Technical dificulty: moderate. Walking time: 3 to 6 hours.
At the indicated time, transfer to El Calafate Airport. End of services.

Meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

Standard Accommodation

- 4 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Sierra Nevada or similar. Breakfast is included.

Superior Accommodation

- 4 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Mirador del Lago or similar. Breakfast is included.
- 4 Breakfasts, 1 Chocolate Tasting

This tour offers Vegetarian food option on request. Simply let People Travel and Experience know the food option that you prefer.
- Private Transfers from / to El Calafate Airport

- 4 Nights Accommodation in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

- Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier with Spanish / English Speaking Guide

- Safari Nautico Boat Trip

- Half Day Tour Patagonian Ranch with Lunch

- Entrance Fee Los Glaciares National Park

- 4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
- Spanish / English guide is included during all excursions mentioned in the itinerary

Please note that while you may encounter other travelers during regular excursions, this is not a group tour with a set itinerary. You have the flexibility to personalize your trip and explore at your own pace.

In this case, Private adventure means that you can travel in the date that is more convenient for you and you can personalize the itienrary. But it does not mean that all services are private. During excursions you will meet other travelers.

What's Not Included

Flights are not included. We can assit you with this. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Medical and life insurance is not included in the price. We always suggest to all our passengers to buy an insurance when traveling anywhere in the world.
* Medical / Life insurance

* Drinks / Beverages

* Evisa Brazil **

* Tips

* Entrance Fees to National Parks

* Optional Excursions

* Flights and Airport taxes

* Services not shown in the itienrary

** From April 10th, passport holders from the United States, Canada and Australia will need to present an eVisa which must be applied for through online.

The application process is done completely online and for such, no facilitation is required by any intermediaries.
What's Not Included