Compare El Calafate & The Glaciers by Say Hueque vs 17 Day Chile, Argentina & Brazil with Patagonia's Glaciers by Gate 1 Travel
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Duration | 3 days | 17 days |
Price From | $ 745 | $ 7,699 |
Price Per Day | $ 248 | $ 453 |
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Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Group tour |
Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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In this 3-day adventurous tour, Perito Moreno Glacier will be the highlight. It is arguably one of the most impressive natural wonders in Patagonia and a “must-see” for all visitors! Only 50 miles away from the bustling town of El Calafate, visiting Perito Moreno Glacier is a bucket-list destination for many travelers. |
2 Santiago, 1 Puerto Natales, 2 Torres del Paine, 3 El Calafate, 3 Buenos Aires, 2 Iguazu, 2 Rio de Janeiro |
Day 1: Welcome to your 3-day tour in El Calafate - 4WD Trip to Tehuelches' Caves
Transfer from El Calafate airport to your hotel – Day at leisure
Southern Patagonia welcomes you with open arms. Upon arrival, we will bring you to your hotel and have the remainder of your day to relax or explore the surroundings.
El Calafate is a starting point for adventure-seeking travelers who chase to unearth the most spellbinding natural wonders of Patagonia, like the Perito Moreno Glacier.
The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the only glaciers in the world that’s still advancing. Though it’s not the only glacier in the area, it’s the one that made the city of El Calafate famous worldwide. For many years now, El Calafate has been considered the capital of the glaciers. Located at the shore of Lago Argentino (the southernmost, largest Patagonian lake) it’s also home to the Spegazzini glacier, which forms the natural border between Argentina and Chile, and the Upsala Glacier, named Glaciar del Gigante (Giant’s glacier). It’s the biggest glacier that sits at the mouth of Lake Argentino.
But there is much more to see in El Calafate than glaciers. Make the most of your free day and discover other secret gems of the region.
Day 2: Mayo Trek Spirit & Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Meet the icy giant of Patagonia
Start the day with a pick-up at your hotel, travel to Puerto Bandera, and embark on an 8-hour nautical safari to discover secluded glaciers and waterfalls of Glacier National Park that can be only reached by boat!
Sail Mayo Channel and disembark on Toro Bay to hike through the Patagonian forest; your specialized guide will tell you about the vegetation of this area (very different from other kinds inside the park) and show you the millenary cherry tree and its 3-meter-in diameter trunk.
Set sail again to reach the Cerro Negro (Black Hill) and make a half-mile soft hike to the base of the hill to admire the hanging Black Glacier. Enjoy your free time in this place that not many travelers have seen, before departing for our third stop, the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Our boat will pass by the immense icy wall -take your beanie and grab your camera, you may see a piece of ice breaking!- before stopping at Puerto Moreno. Enjoy your free time, wander the traditional catwalk circuit that surrounds the glacier before sailing back to Puerto Bandera, and be driven back to El Calafate.
4WD trip to Tehuelches’ Caves
In the afternoon, we will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy an excursion in a 4×4 vehicle along the shore of Argentino Lake. You are entering the lands of the Tehuelches. Enjoy the sight of their ancient caves and wild paintings at the lakeshore. Explore the original landscapes of the natives, enjoy a 3-course lunch, and live the experience of eating inside a Tehuelche cave. At the end of the experience, we’ll drive you back to your hotel in El Calafate.
Day 3: The end of your 3-day tour in El Calafate
Transfer from your hotel to the airport
At the appropriate time, we will drive you to the airport where you’ll take your flight to your next destination. This is the end of your tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier and the city of El Calafate. Don’t be discouraged! You can return whenever you want (we will welcome you with open arms) or…
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DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for Chile
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Santiago
DAY 3, Friday - Santiago City Tour
DAY 4, Saturday - Fly to Punta Arenas, Cerro Negro Ranch, Travel to Puerto Natales
DAY 5, Sunday - Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
DAY 6, Monday - Full Day Expedition to Torres del Paine*
DAY 7, Tuesday - Explore Torres del Paine, Travel to El Calafate*
DAY 8, Wednesday - Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park*
DAY 9, Thursday - Full Day Boat Excursion to Glaciers National Park*
DAY 10, Friday - Fly to Buenos Aires
DAY 11, Saturday - Buenos Aires City Tour
DAY 12, Sunday - Full Day in Buenos Aires
DAY 13, Monday - Fly to Iguazu Falls
DAY 14, Tuesday - The Argentinian Falls, Upper and Lower Circuit, Devil's Throat
DAY 15, Wednesday - Iguassu, The Brazilian Falls, Fly to Rio de Janeiro
DAY 16, Thursday - Rio de Janeiro and Tour of Corcovado Mountain
DAY 17, Friday - Depart Brazil *The Day 5 through Day 9 itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, safety, and the decision of the local guides/captain of the boat. |