5-Day Adventure Tour with Glacier Trekking in El Calafate

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5-Day Adventure Tour with Glacier Trekking in El Calafate5-Day Adventure Tour with Glacier Trekking in El Calafate5-Day Adventure Tour with Glacier Trekking in El Calafate
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Why we love it?

The 5-Day Adventure Trip in El Calafate offers an immersive experience in one of Argentina's most stunning natural landscapes. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, the itinerary includes a thrilling Big Ice Trekking excursion on the Perito Moreno Glacier, allowing participants to explore the breathtaking ice formations up close. With four nights of accommodation in comfortable 3 or 4-star hotels, travelers can enjoy a balance of adventure and relaxation. The tour also features local guides, all necessary equipment for activities, and round-trip airport transfers, ensuring a seamless experience in this remarkable destination.

Inclusions

  • 4 nights accommodation in Standard room at 3 or 4-Star hotels, according to the selected option
  • All activities detailed on the itinerary and all the necessary equipment
  • Local guides
  • Round-trip transfers from/to the airport
  • 24-hour assistance available on destiny
  • Breakfast (3)

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park. (ARS $ 880). Prices subject to change without notice.

Itinerary

Pickup from El Calafate

Day 1

  • According to your flight itinerary, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your selected hotel. After check in, you will enjoy the rest of the free day.

Day 2

  • This full day excursion will take you to the heart of the glacier, fully equipped and accompanied by certified and bilingual guides who will take you to the blue lagoons and the hidden viewpoints during a 4 hours trekking on the ice. This includes a 20-minute navigation to the Perito Moreno glacier and a long ice trek to discover every corner of the glacier. Also, you will have access to the glacier balconies for 30 minutes to get the best views and scenery of the National Park before you go for adventure!

Day 3
  • city center

    You will have this day free to explore the city center. We recommend you to visit the "Glaciarium", a museum with all the information about glaciers and very interactive.

Day 4
  • Costumbrista Museum

    We will sail from Punta Bandera harbor at 9AM, we will glide over the waters of Lake Argentino’s Northern Arm to reach the furthest possible point of navigation in the Upsala Channel, where we will be able to enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Upsala Glacier’s immense front. Then, having disembarked at the shores close to Estancia Cristina, you will be welcomed by our specialized driver-guides who will help them into their 4×4 vehicles, ready to head off into the wilderness. Our 4WDs will then venture up into the Feruglio Mountains, a 9.5km ride which offers great views of our surroundings and takes us ultimately to an elevated area where the cars will be parked.

    Once there, we will begin a 20-minute trek over terrain characterized by glacial erosion, until reaching the Upsala Glacier Lookout: an exclusive vantage point for visitors to appreciate this immense glacier that can only be accessed from Estancia Cristina. There will be plenty of time here to enjoy views of Lake Guillermo and the eastern side of the Upsala Glacier, as well as the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

    Afterwards, we will head back to the lodge in our 4×4 vehicles for a break for lunch (approx. 1 hour). Later on, having returned from the trek, we will visit the Costumbrista Museum. Finally, a guided tour will take us around Estancia Cristina’s estate – up to the Caterina River, the waterwheel, chapel and the rest of the lodge. We will come back to El Calafate by the same way you took in the morning.

Day 5

  • Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the departure Airport to board your return flight. This is the end of the trip.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • It is recommended you pack comfortable clothes and walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a reusable water bottle
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase (33 lb) and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Minimum age for Big Ice trek is 18 years; maximum age is 50 years
  • IMPORTANT: Rates not valid for special dates such as Christmas, New Year´s Eve, Carnival, Easter, National and International Holidays
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. OFFICE NUMBER: ([ ] (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: ([ ] (After office hours)
  • According to your flight itinerary, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name, to safely take you to your hotel.

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 3 days before start

Non-refundable after 3 days before start

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