El Calafate

El Calafate serves as the gateway to Perito Moreno. This city, located in Patagonia Argentina, is a main destination in the country due to its proximity to Los Glaciares National Park.

At Howlanders, our mission is to bring nature lovers close to the glaciers to enjoy them in the manner that suits them best. That's why with our tours in El Calafate, trekkers can view them from the footbridges, hike on the Perito Moreno Glacier itself, or go kayaking among icebergs. Feeling the adrenaline yet?

El Calafate is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular destinations in Argentine Patagonia, a gift from nature, and a mandatory stop on the path of any outdoor adventurer.

Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier and sail Lake Argentino with the boat tours in El Calafate. Any of the excursions is an absolute must while visiting El Calafate and by extension, Los Glaciares National Park.

There are four different boating tours, below we've detailed each one:

Glaciares Gourmet Boat Tour

Glaciares Gourmet is the only boat tour that includes the five main glaciers in its itinerary: Upsala, Spegazzini, Perito Moreno, Heim, and Seco. Another tour perk? Disembark at Puesto Las Vacas and take a 30-minute hike before returning to the boat for lunch.

Todo Glaciares boat tour (All Glaciers)

Todo Glaciares (All Glaciers) is a very comprehensive boat tour, in which the itinerary includes four of the main glaciers (including Perito Moreno), disembarks for lunch, and a walk with views of the Spegazzini Glacier. This excursion also features a great restaurant, footbridges, and viewpoints; allowing for scenic strolls.

Safari Azul (Blue Safari)

The Safari Azul is a shorter boat tour, but the only one that allows visitors to get up close and personal with the Perito Moreno Wall. This feature of the excursion is what makes it a very popular choice for travelers who do not want to do the minitrek on the glacier but want to see it up close. This excursion also includes a visit to the Perito Moreno footbridges.

Mayo Spirit Trek boat tour

Mayo Spirit Trek is a boat tour that allows visitors to walk through more remote areas of the park. It is a combination of boat trips to access several areas that have short hiking trails. Visitors sail to the Perito Moreno Wall and disembark to visit the footbridges overlooking the glacier.

Minitrekking is undoubtedly the most popular tour in El Calafate. It consists of a short boat trip passing close to the glacier wall to reach a beach. Always accompanied by a guide and equipped with crampons, visitors will walk on the ice of the Perito Moreno Glacier for an hour and a half. In addition, if guests select the option with transfers from El Calafate, you'll also visit the footbridges of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

The most adventurous travelers can opt for the Big Ice Perito Moreno, the most demanding version of the mini trekking in which hikers walk for 3 hours on the glacier.

In addition to boat tours in El Calafate or walking on the ice of the Perito Moreno, there are other excursions to take advantage of:

Kayaking in the Perito Moreno

A tour in which visitors will kayak to the Perito Moreno Wall, surrounded by small icebergs that have broken off from the glacier.

El Calafate to Perito Moreno Foodbridges Tour

Including a transfer from El Calafate, this tour consists of a visit to the footbridges of the Perito Moreno Glacier and a short boat ride to appreciate the glacier wall more closely.

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