El Calafate Classic Package: Perito Moreno Glacier Tour + Glaciers Boat Tour + Balcony Tour
Book this classic combination of tours in El Calafate to make the most of your holiday in Patagonia. See the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, cruise the icy rivers of Lake Argentino and enjoy panoramic views over El Calafate.
| Type of service | Regular |
|---|---|
| Seasons | Winter, Summer, All year round |
| Type of traveller | Solo traveller, With kids, Backpackers, Couples |
| Country | Argentina |
| Type of tour | Attractions, Experiences, Sightseeing Tours, Transfers, Packages |
| Associated destination | Destinations | Tours & Activities in Argentina |
Includes:
1.Perito Moreno Glacier Tour:
- Transfer to and from hotels in the centre of El Calafate.
- Bilingual guide.
2. Glaciers Boat Tour:
- Transfer to and from hotels in the centre of El Calafate.
- Bilingual guide.
- Boat tour.
3. El Calafate Balcony Tour:
3.1 Spring / Summer:
- Transfers from El Calafte.
- Bilingual guide (English -Spanish).
- Chairlift pass.
- Trekker Ride.
- Snack.
3. 2 Winter:
- Transfer to and from El Calafate.
- Bilingual guide (English - Spanish).
- Land transport in a Land Rover 4x4.
All tours are available from Monday to Sunday.
El Calafate Airport Transfer Roundtrip: 24/7.
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: Departs at 8am.
Glaciers Boat Tour: Departs at 7:15am.
El Calafate Balcony Tour (Spring/Summer): Departs at 9am, 2pm and 3:30pm.
El Calafate Balconies Tour (Winter): Departs at 10am and 3pm.
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour: 9 hours approx.
Glaciers Boat Tour: 6 hours approx.
El Calafate Balcony Tour (Spring/Summer): 3 hours approx.
El Calafate Balconies Tour (Winter): 3 hours approx.
Itinerary
The Classic Tour Package in El Calafate includes the following services:
1. Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
This day tour to Perito Moreno offers incredible views of the most famous glacier in Patagonia. During the tour you can walk on the banks of Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma, known as the Iceberg Channel, where you can appreciate the Patagonian landscapes. The tour follows the paths surrounding the Glacier, offering a 3 hour walk in the company of the guide, with breathtaking views of the 60 meter ice wall of ice, considered by UNESCO to be a World Heritage. Read Perito Moreno Glacier Tour's full description.
2. Glaciers Boat Tour: Ice Rivers Express
This Ice Rivers Express tour is a boat excursion giving you the opportunity to get to know the ice rivers of southern Argentina. Sail on Lake Argentino to see Patagonia’s most important glaciers in one of the most amazing natural landscapes on the planet. A unique tour of the ice formations that constitute the huge walls of glaciers and icebergs in Los Glaciares National Park. Read Glaciers Boat Tour full description.
3.1. El Calafate Balcony Tour
Visit El Calafate’s Balcony: a stunning natural viewpoint where you can enjoy majestic panoramic views of El Calafate. Go up a chairlift and look out over Lake Argentino and the surrounding areas. Read El Calafate Balcony Tour's full description.
3.2 El Calafate Balconies Winter Tour
In winter, the frozen ground makes crossing the Balcony a challenge. To ascend, one needs Land Rover 4x4 vehicles. After an exciting 4x4 escapade, stop to take in the views at a “puesto” – a place of rest overlooking the Moyano river, and enjoy a snack or lunch, depending on the hour of the tour. Keep your camera ready to take pictures of the landscape and, if you’re lucky, of condors, eagles, guanacos and foxes. Read El Calafate Balconies Winter Tour's full description.
Experience the best of El Calafate with this Classic Package. These quintessential tours will introduce you to El Calafate's spectacular glaciers, frozen rivers, and wild landscapes. Book your travel package in Patagonia now with Daytours4u!
Important Notes
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Transfer Policy: The transfer service is shared, therefore the routes depend on the number of passengers and their respective itineraries.
- Transfer Policy: The transfer to hotels outside the center of El Calafate may imply an extra cost. Any questions please contact us.
- Not included: Lunch and entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park are not included. We recommend you to bring your own lunch and drinks, since inside the National Park there is only a small cafeteria. The entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park must be paid in cash upon arrival.
- Not included: There is an extra navigation fee per person that must also be paid in cash at the place.
- Not included: During the Perito Moreno Glacier Tour, passengers will have the opportunity to take a boat ride to the north side of the Perito Moreno Glacier. This tour is optional and is not included in the tour price. Passengers who do not wish to take this tour can wait in the National Park cafeteria.
- Tour Policy: The trails around the Perito Moreno have about 900 steps, but it is not necessary to climb all of them. Passengers with mobility difficulties or physical limitations can use the elevators to reach the glacier viewpoints.
- Season Alert: The Tour to El Calafate Balcony has two different routes depending on the time of year, because the weather conditions in the region vary drastically. During the winter the ascent must be done under special conditions, therefore, the tour has a different cost.
- Tour Policy: The packages and/or promotions that we offer cannot be accumulated with other current promotions.
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