5-Day El Calafate Adventure Tour
5-Day El Calafate Adventure Tour
$3618
5-Day El Calafate Adventure Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Visiting: El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
140
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in El Calafate, Argentina, where you'll explore the breathtaking Los Glaciares National Park. This tour offers an unforgettable experience, including a boat ride close to the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier and a full-day Big Ice trek, where you'll traverse the glacier's stunning blue lagoons and hidden viewpoints. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Upsala Channel and a visit to the historic Estancia Cristina, complete with a 4x4 journey to the Upsala Viewpoint. With comfortable 4-star accommodations and expert bilingual guides, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience. Enjoy a free day to explore El Calafate at your leisure, creating your own unique memories. Transfers, customer care, and taxes are included, while flights and national park fees are excluded.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Provide us with your flight details to El Calafate airport, and upon arrival, a driver will be waiting with a sign bearing your name to safely transport you to your downtown hotel.
Day 2 : Big Ice trek in Los Glaciares National Park
Location: Los Glaciares National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This full-day excursion will take you to the heart of the glacier, fully equipped and accompanied by our certified and bilingual guides who will take you to the blue lagoons, and the hidden viewpoints during 4 hours of trekking on the ice. 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! The excursion includes a 20-minute navigation to the Perito Moreno glacier and a long ice trek to discover every corner of the glacier.
Day 3 : Full-day at Estancia Cristina
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour begins at 7 AM with hotel pickups in downtown Calafate, covering a scenic 45 km route through rural areas. At Punta Bandera Port, we board a comfortable boat at 8:15 AM for a captivating cruise through the Upsala Channel, offering breathtaking views of the Upsala Glacier. After exploring the Cristina Channel, we arrive at the Estancia around 11:30 AM for a six-hour stay, including a visit to the Costumbrista Museum.
Following the Estancia visit, 4x4 vehicles await for a 9.5 km journey through Cordón Feruglio's mountainous terrain. The route, once glaciated, showcases stunning geological landscapes. A 20-minute walk leads to the Upsala Viewpoint at 550 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Upsala Glacier and surrounding natural wonders.
The tour concludes around 7 PM, with passengers returned to their hotels after disembarking at Punta Bandera Port.
Day 4 : Free day
Location: El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a day without any set plans, so you're free to do whatever you want. Take the opportunity to explore at your own pace, whether it's wandering around town, checking out local attractions, or just chilling out and enjoying the scenery. It's your chance to do whatever makes you happy, whether that's trying new foods, finding cool spots, or just taking it easy.
So go ahead and make the most of it, creating memories that are all about you!
Day 5 : Departing from El Calafate
Location: El Calafate
Meals Included: Breakfast
According to your flight schedule, your driver will pick you up at the hotel to take to the airport to board your flight.
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What's Included
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Accommodation in Standard Room at Selected Hotels (4-Stars)
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Pick ups at hotels or meeting points according to the itinerary
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24/7 Costumer Care and All presently applicable taxes
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All excursions feature a specialised Bilingual guide to enrich your experience
What's Not Included
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Flights
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National Parks Fees.
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Extras, Meals, And Others NOT Specified In Itinerary.
Mode of Transport
Our drivers will be waiting for you at the designated locations during the transfers. Please note that the exact waiting times may vary.
Accommodation
Enjoy your stay in a Standard Room at selected 4-star hotels, providing comfort and convenience throughout your adventure in El Calafate.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation in a standard room at selected 4-star hotels.
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Are there any guides provided during the excursions?
Yes, all excursions feature a specialised bilingual guide to enrich your experience.
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What is included in the tour package?
The tour package includes accommodation in a standard room at selected 4-star hotels, pick-ups at hotels or meeting points according to the itinerary, 24/7 customer care, and all presently applicable taxes.
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What activities are planned for the second day of the tour?
On the second day, there is a full-day excursion in Los Glaciares National Park, including a 20-minute navigation to the Perito Moreno glacier and a long ice trek with certified bilingual guides to explore the glacier's blue lagoons and hidden viewpoints.
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What can I expect on the third day at Estancia Cristina?
The third day includes a scenic boat cruise through the Upsala Channel, a visit to the Costumbrista Museum, a 4x4 journey through Cordón Feruglio's mountainous terrain, and a walk to the Upsala Viewpoint for panoramic views of the Upsala Glacier.
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Is there a day with no scheduled activities?
Yes, the fourth day is a free day with no set plans, allowing you to explore at your own pace or relax as you wish.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.
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Free Date Changes
Tangol Tours allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 10 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Tangol Tours requires a minimum deposit of 50% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tangol tours charges.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 20 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 8 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.