Itinerary
- Day 1
El Calafate
El Calafate- Start point
- El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Early arrival optional tours
- Day 2
Los Glaciares National Park
Los Glaciares National Park- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day Los Glaciares National Park tour
- Perito Moreno Glacier viewing
Optional Activities
- Lacustre Nautical Safari (boat excursion on Lake Rico with close viewing of Perito Moreno Glacier ice wall, 1 hour, stops 400 meters from glacier)
- Perito Moreno Kayak Experience (9:50 AM start at lower parking area, includes Gore-Tex dry suit, thermal suit, boots, gloves, life jacket, safety instructions, kayaking in front of glacier, hot drinks and snacks; no prior kayaking experience required; park entrance fee not included)
Landmarks Los Glaciares National Park Perito Moreno Glacier - Day 3
El Calafate
El Calafate- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- El Chaltén tour with lunch (early morning departure along Route 40, stop at La Leona inn, visit Chorrillo del Salto and moderate hike to Condors' Viewpoint and Eagles' Viewpoint with views of surrounding peaks, Las Vueltas River Valley, and Lago Viedma; return around 5:30 PM)
- Dessert Lake tour (early morning pickup, scenic drive along Route 40 with stop at La Leona, exploration of panoramic viewpoints, 30-minute boat ride on Lago del Desierto with views of Huemul and Crestón glaciers, hike around Vespignani Glacier area with varying difficulty trails; return around 8:30 PM)
- Capri Lagoon (scenic drive along Route 40 with stop at La Leona, moderate 8 km round-trip hike from El Chaltén to Laguna Capri with spectacular views of Mount Fitz Roy and surrounding peaks)
- El Chaltén Trek Cerro Torre Viewpoint (scenic drive along Route 40 with stop at La Leona, gentle 6 km round-trip hike to Cerro Torre viewpoint with views of Mount Torre, Mount Fitz Roy, and Adela range)
- Punta Walichu (archaeological site 8 km from town featuring ancient footprints and rock paintings with views of Lake Argentino and Andes, tour of charming old town streets with early pioneer buildings, Coastal Walk and Bahía Redonda for birdwatching, self-guided Historical Interpretation Center with dinosaur replicas and history from ice ages to modern times, Las Moras Farm showcasing local fruit and vegetable production)
- Cerro Frías activities (located 23 km from El Calafate on Route 11 within Estancia Alice boundaries, offering 4x4, horseback riding, zip line, or trekking options)
Landmarks Punta Walichu - Day 4
El Calafate
El Calafate- End point
- El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
