5 best itineraries to travel to Calafate

Organizing a trip takes time and effort to plan how you want to live the experience. You need to consider your time and how to distribute it when it comes to preparing the trip to the “Land of Glaciers”, as well as what activity to do and, of course, where to start! But don’t worry! Here you have the best five itineraries to travel to Calafate. You will be able to combine the classic excursions of the area with attractions of other tourist destinations of the beautiful Patagonia Argentina.

These travel packages were created with the intention of optimizing time and taking advantage of every moment (from the minute you get off the plane), including topics that are important for any tourist adventure such as: accommodation, transportation and meals. Check out the options that make up this top 5 of the best itineraries to travel to Calafate.

1. CLASSIC CALAFATE

As its name says, it’s the classic journey. It consists of visiting and exploring the two most significant and touristic sites of Los Glaciares National Park, Rivers of Ice and the Perito Moreno Glacier. It takes 3 days to make these excursions and, if there is any time left, to tour the city and its museums.

It’s intended for those who do not have many days, but want to know the majesty of the glaciers. We consider the flight ticket, two nights’ accommodation with breakfast and two excursions. It’s an optimized trip, taking advantage of all the time available, as this itineraries has no rests and requires to be very active.

The trick is to coordinate flight schedules very early in terms of arrival, and later for the return flight (booking after 7pm). It’s a subject to consider in advance, so remember that you can consult with our advisors the cities and flight schedules to analyze whether it is feasible to organize it this way, considering if you plan to start and return straight from your home city or you’re going to combine the tour with other destinations.

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2. CALAFATE AND CHALTÉN EXPRESS

The strategic location of Calafate allows you to combine its attractions with excursions to other cities in the Patagonian region. Proof is this itinerary that will allow you to combine two must-sees of La Tierra de los Glaciares (Ríos de Hielo and Glaciar Perito Moreno), with an excursion in El Chaltén. It can be a tour to Laguna Capri or sailing on Lake Viedma. It’s your choice!

To give you a better reference, we tell you that it is aimed for those travelers who love adventure and long walks. A four-day package of adventure that includes accommodation, transfers, airfare, breakfast and excursions; departing from Buenos Aires with return to the same place. However, you can consider other exit points such as: Rosario, Córdoba or Mendoza. It’s all about contacting our travel experts and managing the option that best suits your needs. Hotels and rates are suggested for families or couples.

3. CLASSIC CALAFATE AND TORRES DEL PAINE

Did you know that El Calafate gives you the opportunity to see one of the most striking natural wonders of Chile? These are the majestic Torres del Paine, a place of exotic landscapes, flora and fauna that you can discover through this itinerary whose excursions will complement your visit to the must-see Perito Moreno Glacier with the Chilean destination.

A perfect duo for a four-night adventure in Glacier Land. The package scheduled for this fantastic trip in the Patagonia Argentina includes, in addition to accommodation, breakfast, excursions, transportation and airfare.

We depart from Buenos Aires bound for El Calafate, although once again you can consider other starting points. Contact our specialists, they will provide you with all the guidance you need, focusing on bookings and flight schedules so you can make the most of (and don’t waste!) your time.

4. GLACIERS AND STAYS

No doubt, Calafate is the center of Patagonia’s attractions. Not only does invite us to the glacier land, but from there you can make the usual excursions of other significant destinations in the region including stays. Such is the case of this itinerary which you can mix with the natural spectacle of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Estancia Cristina and Estancia Nibepo Aike.

A fairly complete itinerary for those who have a little more time to enjoy the Land of Glaciers. Consists of five days and four nights, departing from Buenos Aires bound for El Calafate. Check out other inland departure alternatives, available dates, prices and options for those traveling with children.

The travel package includes transportation, airfare, accommodation, breakfast and excursions. Discover the Eighth Wonder of the World and explore two rooms in the Patagonian region with fantastic outdoor activities. There will be horseback riding and much more!

5. FULL CALAFATE

The best for those who want to live Calafate to the fullest, corner to corner. The crossing begins with the Perito Moreno Glacier tour with Minitrekking, continues in Rivers of Ice and adds many other adventures with the excursions to Balcones de Calafate, El Chaltén, Torres del Paine, Punta Walichu and Museo Glaciarum, Bosque Petrificado and Estancia Cristina.

So if you have ten days available to travel, this itinerary is perfect for you. You will enjoy the most sought after places of El Calafate through the most popular and must-see walks of the Patagonian region. Fun is guaranteed amid the most fascinating landscapes.

This itinerary includes nine nights’ accommodation, transportation, airfare, breakfast and excursions. We depart from the city of Buenos Aires, bound for Calafate. See more details about this tour package here on the travel itinerary .

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In that sense, we recommend that you know a little more about the walks and tours in the top 10 best excursions in El Calafate. Discover what each one of them consists of, you will surely want to put together another itinerary with which you will explore the Patagonia Argentina.   

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