Explore the icy heart of Los Glaciares National Park on a 4-day journey through Argentine Patagonia. Based in El Calafate, this experience combines close-up views of Perito Moreno Glacier, a navigation on Lake Argentino, and a full-day visit to Estancia Cristina, where the vast Upsala Glacier and Southern Patagonian Ice Field create an unforgettable setting.
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Your Argentine Patagonia adventure begins in El Calafate, a welcoming town on the edge of Los Glaciares National Park. After arriving, you will have time to settle in and explore at your own pace. Walk through the town, discover its local craft shops, enjoy a Patagonian meal, or simply take in the wide-open landscapes that surround Lake Argentino before the glacier adventures begin.
Overnight at Hotel Kosten Aike, Superior Room, or similar, El Calafate.
Meals: None.
After breakfast, you will travel to Bajo de las Sombras, on the southern side of Los Glaciares National Park. From here, board a boat for a scenic navigation across the Rico Arm of Lake Argentino, approaching the immense southern face of Perito Moreno Glacier. From the water, admire its towering ice walls, blue crevasses, and the powerful sounds of the glacier as ice breaks into the lake. Later, return to El Calafate.
An optional ice trekking experience on Perito Moreno Glacier may be available at an additional cost, subject to operational requirements.
Overnight at Hotel Kosten Aike, Superior Room, or similar, El Calafate.
Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch.
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Today you will travel to Puerto Bandera to begin a full-day navigation across Lake Argentino. Sail among icebergs toward the western face of Upsala Glacier before continuing through Canal Cristina to reach Estancia Cristina, a historic Patagonian ranch surrounded by mountains, lakes, and glacier-fed valleys. Discover its local heritage at the Museo Costumbrista, then travel by 4x4 toward the Continental Ice Field Refuge for a scenic walk with views of Upsala Glacier, Guillermo Lake, and the Andes. In the afternoon, return by boat to El Calafate.
Overnight at Hotel Kosten Aike, Superior Room, or similar, El Calafate.
Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch.
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to El Calafate and the glaciers of Argentine Patagonia. A transfer will take you to El Calafate Airport, where services come to an end. From here, you can continue your journey independently or add another Cascada extension.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotel Kosten Aike combines Patagonian character with a warm and comfortable atmosphere in El Calafate. Located close to the town center, it offers spacious Superior Rooms, welcoming common areas, and a convenient base for exploring Perito Moreno Glacier, Lake Argentino, and Los Glaciares National Park.
Regular departures are available every day from October to April.
An optional ice trekking experience on Perito Moreno Glacier may be available at an additional cost, subject to operational requirements.
Optional extensions may be available on request, subject to availability and operational conditions.
The trip starts in El Calafate, Argentina. Travelers may join the program in El Calafate or arrange a pre-trip transfer from Torres del Paine or Puerto Natales, subject to schedule and availability. The trip finishes on Day 4 at El Calafate Airport.
The program includes a navigation near Perito Moreno Glacier, a full-day navigation to Estancia Cristina and Upsala Glacier, and the ground transport needed for the scheduled excursions. The order of activities may vary according to weather, navigation conditions, safety, and operational considerations.
This trip is easy to moderate and does not require demanding physical activity. It includes short walks on mostly flat or gently uneven terrain, with time to enjoy the landscapes at a relaxed pace. The optional ice trekking experience has separate physical and operational requirements.
Groups can include up to 15 travelers. Excursions are led by English/Spanish-speaking guides.
Weather in Argentine Patagonia can change quickly due to the influence of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and strong winds from the west and south. Even during summer, be prepared for cold temperatures, wind, rain, and sudden changes in conditions. Average summer temperatures are around 11°C / 52°F, with possible highs near 24°C / 75°F and lows close to 2°C / 36°F.
Bring a small day backpack, comfortable walking or hiking shoes, waterproof jacket, warm layers, long pants, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and personal items. A detailed packing list will be sent before departure.
We reserve the right to change the itinerary order at the discretion of the guide and according to safety, weather, navigation conditions, or other operational considerations.
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Updated October 4th, 2022
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