El Calafate Trip Overview
This private 8-hour excursion for up to 4 travelers is perfect for those nature lovers who want to explore lakes, rivers, mountains and trails to discover one of its greatest wonders. Travel by private vehicle to explore the views and landscapes of the Los Glaciares National Park. This tour provides a unique, up close experience of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Curva de los Suspiros. Then you will take a boat transfer at Muelle bajo las Sombras to experience a catwalk view of the stunning Perito Moreno ice walls. Enjoy some free time to walk around and explore, and then begin your return journey to your hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: El Calafate, Argentina
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
This private 8-hour excursion for up to 4 travelers is perfect for those nature lovers who want to explore lakes, rivers, mountains and trails to discover one of its greatest wonders. Travel by private vehicle to explore the views and landscapes of the Los Glaciares National Park. This tour provides a unique, up close experience of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Curva de los Suspiros. Then you will take a boat transfer at Muelle bajo las Sombras to experience a catwalk view of the stunning Perito Moreno ice walls. Enjoy some free time to walk around and explore, and then begin your return journey to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lago Argentino, El Calafate Argentina
Your own private guide and transport vehicle will pick you up at your hotel to head towards Los Glaciares National Park (entrance fees are an additional cost), driving along the scenic Route 11, which runs alongside the main course of Lago Argentino on the way to Brazo Rico.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Los Glaciares National Park, Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Once at the park, you will stop at “Curva de los Suspiros” to take a first look to the Perito Moreno Glacier, certainly an amazing view.
The next stop will be at “Muelle bajo las Sombras,” where you’ll board a boat (shared service) that will take you on an up-close visit to the stunning Perito Moreno ice walls. You’ll get close enough to contemplate its immensity and to observe the ice landslides that continually shear off the main glacier. As you get to the front wall, the boat will stop for a few minutes to get a better look at the landscape, giving you a good opportunity to take interesting photos and film the scene.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pasarelas Perito Moreno, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Calafate 9405 Argentina
Then the boat will drop you off at a nearby network of catwalks within view of Perito Moreno, allowing you to see this imposing glacier from several balconies located at different heights and angles, each more beautiful than the last one. Enjoy some free time to walk around or, if you wish to, get lunch at any of the restaurants near the runways.
You will be returned to you hotel around 5:00pm.
Duration: 5 hours
