Argentina · UNESCO Heritage Sites

4-Day Tour to El Calafate by Air from Buenos Aires with Perito Moreno Glacier

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in El Calafate. Easy pace

4-Day Tour of El Calafate by Air from Buenos Aires

Take a tour of the Perito Moreno glacier

Round Trip Bus to Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate

Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glaciers

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Round-trip flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate included
02 Visit Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
03 Enjoy a boat tour for close views of Perito Moreno Glacier
04 Walk the footbridges for panoramic glacier viewpoints
05 Spend 3 nights in El Calafate with breakfast included
06 Free day to explore El Calafate at your own pace

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Argentine Patagonia on this 4-day trip from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With round-trip flights, airport transfers, accommodation, and breakfast included, it is an easy way to experience one of the country’s most celebrated natural wonders.

The highlight of the journey is a full-day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier, including a boat tour on Lake Argentino for close-up views of its towering ice walls, followed by time on the footbridges to admire the glacier from different angles. You will also have a free day in El Calafate to explore at your own pace, whether that means relaxing in town or visiting the Glaciarium museum.

You will enjoy embarking one of the most beautiful boat trips on Lake Argentino, where you can appreciate the walls of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier very close.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day 1: Flight to El Calafate from Buenos Aires

You will take a flight from Buenos Aires airport to the beautiful city of El Calafate. There, a transfer will take you to the hotel.

Day 02

Day 2: El Calafate - Los Glaciares National Park with Boat Tour

Around 9 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel to start the excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier and Boat Tour. You will enjoy embarking one of the most beautiful boat trips on Lake Argentino, where you can appreciate the walls of the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier very close. Then, you will take a quiet walk on footbridges, appreciating exceptional images of the glacier and having the opportunity to take the best pictures of the Perito Moreno Glacier without any hassle. We will also make time to have lunch, for which we recommend taking your own lunch box.

This tour is perfect for those nature lovers who want to explore lakes, rivers, mountains and trails to discover one of its greatest wonders. What makes it really special is the nautic tour, which allows you to get closer to the Perito Moreno Glacier area, providing a unique experience, because of the views and landscapes which are impossible to see any other way.

Finally, we will return to the city.

Day 03

Day 3: El Calafate - Free Day in El Calafate

You will have the day free to explore the city of El Calafate on your own. We recommend you to visit the "Glaciarium", an interactive museum with all the information about the glaciers and the history of the National Park.

Day 04

Day 4: El Calafate - Buenos Aires

You will be picked up from your hotel and be taken to the El Calafate Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in El Calafate. 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Round-trip flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Air-conditioned transport between El Calafate airport and hotels
3 nights of accommodation
Tour to the Perito Moreno glacier on Day 2

What's Not Included

Food & Drinks, unless specified
Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park (approx US$28 per person)

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
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
The flight is done on commercial airplanes (Boeing 737, Embraer 190 or Airbus 320/319)
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
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.
On arrival, a car/van will transfer you to your hotel in the city center of El Calafate.