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Experience El Calafate Perito Moreno And Upsala Glaciers with us

Experience the breathtaking wilderness of Argentine Patagonia with glacier boardwalk tours, ice trekking, and lake cruises. Pre-book full-day guided excursions to the Perito Moreno Glacier in advance to secure boat navigation slots alongside massive ice walls. Cruise past floating icebergs on Lake Argentino, or take full-day 4WD expeditions across the Patagonian steppe.

Our tips for El Calafate (Perito Moreno and Upsala glaciers)

  • Pack Versatile Layers: Temperatures in wilderness, alpine, and desert regions fluctuate dramatically between morning departures and afternoon sunshine.
  • Advance Permits & Tours: Book popular national park excursions, glacier hikes, or seasonal wildlife encounters early, as participant capacities are strictly capped.
  • Offline Navigation Maps: Download offline GPS trail maps before setting out, as cellular service is often non-existent in rugged nature zones.
  • Leave No Trace: Carry all trash and food packaging back out with you to preserve pristine natural ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

Good to know

Located on the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, El Calafate is governed by dramatic sub-polar weather. The primary travel season spans the Southern Hemisphere summer from November through March, when longer daylight hours (up to 16 hours of sunlight) and milder temperatures around 15°C create ideal conditions for walking the Perito Moreno boardwalks, ice trekking, and boat cruises across Lake Argentino. Summer also sees the most dramatic glacier calving spectacles as afternoon sun warms the towering ice walls. Spring (October) and autumn (April) offer crisp conditions, thinned-out crowds, and golden foliage, while harsh winter winds and sub-zero temperatures from June to August reduce excursion availability.

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