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El Calafate Classic Package

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4 days

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Our "Calafate Clásico" travel package offers an unforgettable experience in the stunning Argentine Patagonia. Enjoy your vacation with included accommodation, daily breakfast, and convenient airport transfers.

Marvel at the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier during a full-day excursion to Los Glaciares National Park. Set sail on the Nautical Safari to witness the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier up close on Lake Argentino.

Tour Description

Day 01

Arrival at El Calafate Airport and transfer to the hotel with a Spanish-speaking guide.

Accommodation: Stay at a selected hotel in a standard room with breakfast included for 03 nights.-

Day 02

Perito Moreno Glacier and Nautical Safari

Start your day with a journey to Los Glaciares National Park. Upon arrival at the glacier, begin at the main balcony before exploring the walkways at your leisure until the scheduled meeting time with your guide. The walkways provide various viewpoints of the glacier, offering a chance to marvel at this extraordinary natural wonder.

For lunch, enjoy the amenities at the Park, which include a restaurant and a snack bar.

Following this, embark on a one-hour cruise across Lago Rico to witness the icebergs calved from the Perito Moreno Glacier's ice walls.

As you approach the southern end of the Canal de los Témpanos, the boat will maintain a safe distance from the glacier's facade, traveling its full length. This offers a unique viewpoint to observe the magnificent ice walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier and their constant calving into the waters of Lago Rico.

Evening at leisure.

Day 03

Leisure day in El Calafate.

Day 04

Transfer to El Calafate Airport with a guide.

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What’s included?

What’s included:

* Nights of accommodation in a selected hotel in a standard room with breakfast included. * Excursions transfers detailed in the program * Taxes

What’s NOT included:

* Flights or Air Tickets * Entrance fees to the National Park. * Extras, meals, drinks services not detailed in the program. * Personal expenses *Ommibus Tickets or Bus Tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour package to El Calafate typically includes accommodation with breakfast, airport transfers, and an excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier with walkways and a professional guide. Depending on the agency and season, optional services such as a Nautical Safari, All Glaciers, or Ice Rivers tour, mini-trekking on the glacier, and private transfers may be added. Entrance fees to Los Glaciares National Park, meals, and tips are generally not included. It is also possible to request additional nights, hotel upgrades, and 24-hour assistance. For an exact quote, please see the tour details and confirm what is included, what is optional, and what supplements apply.

The classic El Calafate itinerary is usually 3 days and 2 nights or 4 days and 3 nights, but can be adjusted depending on flights and availability. Day 1: Arrival in El Calafate, transfer to the hotel, and free time to explore the town center or visit the waterfront of Bahía Redonda. Day 2: Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, panoramic walkways, and optional boat trip along the glacier's southern face. Day 3: Free time or an optional excursion to sail among icebergs or visit a Patagonian ranch, followed by departure. Times and the sequence of activities may vary; it is advisable to confirm pick-up times and the duration of each excursion.

The best time to visit El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier is from October to April, with longer days, more frequent excursions, and milder weather. In summer, temperatures typically range from 5 to 18°C, with variable Patagonian winds; in winter, they can drop to -5°C, and while some services operate with limited capacity, there are fewer tourists and competitive prices. The weather changes quickly, so layered clothing and advance booking are recommended during peak season. The extended daylight hours allow visitors to take advantage of viewpoints and photograph landscapes, the blue ice, and the Patagonian steppes.

Visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier via the walkways is easy and suitable for families, seniors, and travelers with basic experience, as the trails have viewpoints and accessible sections. The mini-trekking or ice walk is optional, requires good physical condition, and often has age restrictions. For the trip, we recommend trekking or athletic shoes with good grip, a waterproof and windproof jacket, a fleece, a hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and cash or a card for entrance fees and food. Also bring personal documents, travel insurance, and a camera for landscape photography.

The price of a package to El Calafate varies depending on the date, hotel category, type of transfer, and excursions booked. It typically does not include entrance fees to Los Glaciares National Park, meals other than breakfast, gratuities, travel insurance, or optional services such as boat trips or mini-trekking. Change and cancellation policies depend on the rate and season; penalties may apply for no-shows or cancellations close to departure. We recommend purchasing travel insurance with medical and weather coverage and reviewing rescheduling conditions due to Patagonian weather conditions. Request a detailed quote with inclusions, exclusions, and payment terms.

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