El Calafate
If you're planning to visit Los Glaciares National Park, you'll almost certainly pass through El Calafate on the shores of Lago Argentino. With a major airport and easy transport links to other destinations in Argentina, El Calafate is the hub for anyone wanting to visit El Chalten and Fitz Roy or the Perito Moreno Glacier. The town is also a 5 hour bus journey from Puerto Natales in Chile, the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park.
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Trips that visit El Calafate
With spectacular hikes, breathtaking vistas and encounters with native wildlife this trip promises you the experience of a lifetime. You'll visit iconic (and dreamy) Patagonia locations - hiking through Torres del Paine National Park, getting up close to the immense…
- 8 Days
- $4,500
Discover the highlights of Patagonia in winter. With no crowds and snow-covered vistas, this is an incredible time to explore the best trekking routes in El Chaltén: Laguna de Los Tres, Laguna Torres and Loma del Pliegue Tumbado. You'll also…
- 5 Days
- $2,250
This action-packed group tour takes in the very best of Patagonia. Trek in Los Glaciares National Park for views of the Fitz Roy massif before heading south to the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. Continue on to Torres del Paine National…
- 14 Days
- $5,550
Trek the two main hiking trails in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina – Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre – with a warm and comfortable hotel to return to each evening. You'll discover the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier and surrounding fjords…
- 5 Days
- $1,610
Experience the very best scenery of the Los Glaciares National Park on a series of day hikes. You'll visit Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre, plus spend time kayaking on Lago del Desierto. There's also a day trip to…
- 7 Days
- $3,520
Combine fantastic day hikes around the Fitz Roy massif in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park with the famous W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. All travel, border crossings and accommodation is included and arranged for you,…
- 11 Days
- $4,385
Explore the incredible sights of Los Glaciares National Park while basing yourself in the top boutique hotels and one truly unique remote mountain lodge. Your privately guided tour will allow you to take in Perito Moreno Glacier, hike the iconic…
- 7 Days
- $5,495