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Experience the enchanting El Calafate region, where the rugged beauty of Patagonia awaits your discovery on our 23 meticulously curated tours for 2025. Here, the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier serves as a frozen centerpiece, inviting adventurers to trek across its crevassed surface or behold its grandeur from a boat on Lago Argentino. Over the course of 5 to 14 days, you will have the opportunity to hike through subantarctic beech forests, witness the iconic Fitz Roy Range, and perhaps even share a moment with a penguin rookery. These experiences, starting at $111, offer a blend of challenge and tranquility, perfectly suited for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature's splendor. To begin crafting a Patagonian adventure that resonates with your spirit of exploration, contact one of Adventure Life's El Calafate specialists for help planning your next seamless journey.
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Mt Fitz Roy and hikers
from $6,546
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Ultimate Patagonia Trekking

14 Day Itinerary
  • Ultimate Patagonia trekking trip
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Hike W Trek & Fitz Roy
  • Explore a subantarctic beech forest
Activity Level
Challenging
A complete hiking and trekking adventure that combines the best of both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia travel! This two-week journey pairs our Argentina Glacier Adventure itinerary with the Classic W Trek trip, for those hearty hikers in search of southern South America's breathtaking backcountry scenery.
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Perito Moreno glacier
from $1,161
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El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

3 Day Itinerary
  • Take a boat across Lago Argentino
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the massive Perito Moreno glacier up close and intimate as gigantic chunks fall off and crash into the lake below creating a spectacular show of the powers of nature. Zodiac across Lago Argentino and have lunch picnicking on the lateral moraine of the glacier.
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Perito Moreno Glacier
from $2,580
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Hiking Los Glaciares

7 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to view Mount Fitz Roy
  • Search for Patagonian wildlife
  • Trek along glacial lakes & valleys
  • Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
Activity Level
Moderate
This 7-day hiking tour through Argentina's Patagonia brings you among glaciers and towering granite spires in the Fitz Roy Range. After that, it's on to Los Glaciares National Park for a hike to the thunderous Perito Moreno Glacier and a stay at a historic estancia before concluding your vacation in Buenos Aires.
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Taking in close-up views of glaciers
from $800
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Spirit of Glaciers

2 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Santa Cruz
  • Scenic Navigation
  • Upsala and Spegazzini Glaciers
  • Guided Excursions
  • Unforgettable Experiences
  • Gourmet Dining
Starts / Ends
El Calafate / El Calafate
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 2-day Spirit of Glaciers cruise aboard the MV Santa Cruz to explore Patagonia’s stunning beauty. Designed for comfort and adventure, the cruise features towering glaciers, serene waterways, and lush forests. Enjoy guided excursions, cozy accommodations, and gourmet dining for an unforgettable experience.
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Ushuaia by night
from $2,783
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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a penguin rookery
  • Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
  • Canoe the Ovando River
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.
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Perito Moreno Glacier
from $3,864
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Fitz Roy & Glaciers Trekking

8 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
  • Enjoy two nights of camping
  • Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Optional rafting or ice trekking
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range, taking to the backcountry on a 4-day trek.
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Perito Moreno Glacier
from $244
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Perito Moreno Glacier Navigation

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Glacier trekking
from $1,355
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Perito Moreno Big Ice Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Admire the Perito Moreno glaciers
  • See blue lagoons and caves
  • Enjoy lunch on the ice
Activity Level
Challenging
The Perito Moreno is one of the world's most magnificent glaciers. Trek along the glacier's front walls for approximately three and a half hours with your guide. Along the way, your guide stops to explain the ice formations and surrounding areas.
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View from the water
from $582
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Perito Moreno Kayak Experience

1 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak in glacial waters
  • Take photos of this unique place
  • See great views of Perito Moreno
Starts / Ends
El Calafate / Perito Moreno Glacier
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience the Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from a unique vantage point: a kayaking excursion. Expert guides provide all required equipment to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime tour.
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Sunset in El Calafate, Argentina
from $235
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Rio La Leona Kayak & Trekking

1 Day Itinerary
  • Admire Rio La Leona river
  • Discover Los Hornos
  • Kayak & trek on this natural region
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Rio La Leona, one of Patagonia's most gorgeous rivers, and Los Hornos Mountain. Take in the contrasting sights of the ocher steppe with the turquoise glacial waters. Witness the beginnings of Patagonian geography as you pass by petrified trees.
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After a walk by a forest with a lot of mud, really funny
from $110
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La Leona Petrified Forest

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
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Hiking on the glacier
from $625
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Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking

1 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Take a Lago Argentino boat ride
  • Enjoy lunch atop Perito's glaciers
Activity Level
Easy Active
Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is more than three miles wide and more than twenty stories high at its front. Take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice. Enjoy lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.
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Passing an iceberg on the way to Upsala Glacier
from $863
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Upsala Glacier Adventure

Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Enjoying a mountain bike ride
from $555
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Cross Fire Bike Adventure

Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
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Steppe around lake
from $100
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El Calafate Balconies Adventure

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Perito Moreno Glacier
from $250
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Glaciers Gourmet Navigation

1 Day Itinerary aboard Maria Turquesa
  • Sail across Lago Argentino
  • Visit Spegazzini Glacier Viewpoint
  • Land at Las Vacas Station
  • Hike to old settler post
  • Walk at Perito Moreno footbridges
Starts / Ends
El Calafate / El Calafate
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Maria Turquesa catamaran for a full-day tour of Los Glaciares National Park. Depart from La Soledad port and see Spegazzini, Upsala, and Perito Moreno Glaciers, trek at Las Vacas, and walk Perito Moreno footbridges.
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $7,095
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End of the World

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego by ship
  • Observe Magdalena Island penguins
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Horseback Riding, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
This Patagonian tour is an epic 12-day adventure exploring the highlights of Patagonia. Begin your journey in Tierra del Fuego National Park, explore the Patagonian Fjords on an Australis cruise, take in the stunning landscapes of Torres del Paine and end your journey in El Calafate, Argentina. You'll cruise the fjords & channels of Tierra del Fuego inaccessible by land, visit the penguin rookery on Magdalena Island, hike the famed trails of Torres del Paine National Park, and trek Perito Moreno Glacier.
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Fitz Roy -- view during Day 2
from $1,379
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Fitz Roy - El Chalten

4 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to Laguna de los Tres
  • Explore El Chalten at your leisure
  • Climb to Laguna Torre
Activity Level
Challenging
Explore the wilds of Patagonia on this short but challenging hiking itinerary. Rewarded with panoramic vistas as your reach your destination each day, this itinerary designed for the active traveler.
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