El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare
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El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare is a 18-hour experience in El Calafate, Argentina, from $480 per person. It scores 41 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 41 / 100
- Rating
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- Duration
- 18 hours
- From
- $480 per person
If you are visiting Buenos Aires, and you just have one day off to visit Perito Moreno Glacier, this tour is what you need, as it lets you explore the National Park Los Glaciares in one day. You will take an early direc
What you get
- Round-trip private transfers from/to the airport
- 1 Carryon luggage per person
- Boat tour (shared service)
- Airfare (if option selected)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
About this experience
If you are visiting Buenos Aires, and you just have one day off to visit Perito Moreno Glacier, this tour is what you need, as it lets you explore the National Park Los Glaciares in one day. You will take an early direct flight from the domestic airport in Buenos Aires to El Calafate (airfares are optional), where you will be welcomed by one of our tour guides, who will be escorting you during the whole day. Late in the afternoon, you will be taken back to the airport, to get your flight back to Buenos Aires. Discover El Calafate and its astonishing surroundings by booking and exclusive and private deluxe package with us. Go for a boat cruise, navigating through Lago Argentino in the search for the “Spirit of Glaciers”
What's included
Included
- Round-trip private transfers from/to the airport
- 1 Carryon luggage per person
- Boat tour (shared service)
- Airfare (if option selected)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
- Airfare (if option not selected)
- Round-trip private transfers from/to the hotel in Buenos Aires
What you'll see and do
We start the tour with the first flight in the morning (timetables depend on the availability of the airlines).
120 minutes here · Admission included
After a 3 hour flight, we will arrive in the city of El Calafate where our guide will be waiting for us at the airport, and then we will head to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Los Glaciares National Park
Head towards Los Glaciares National Park (entrance fee not included), driving along the scenic Route 11, which runs alongside the main course of Lago Argentino on the way to Brazo Rico (1 hour from the airport).
180 minutes here
Once at the park, you will stop at "Curva de los Suspiros" to take the first look to the Perito Moreno Glacier, certainly an amazing view.
30 minutes here
The next stop will be at "Muelle bajo las Sombras," where you'll board a boat (shared service) that will take you on an up-close visit to the stunning Perito Moreno ice walls. You'll get close enough to contemplate its immensity and to observe the ice landslides that continually shear off the main glacier. As you get to the front wall, the boat will stop for a few minutes to get a better look at the landscape, giving you a good opportunity to take interesting photos and film the scene.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Then the boat will drop you off at a nearby network of Walkways within view of Perito Moreno, allowing you to see this imposing glacier from several balconies located at different heights and angles, each more beautiful than the last one. Enjoy some free time to walk around or, if you wish to, get lunch at any of the restaurants near the runways.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Your private driver will pick you up and take you to the departure Airport to board your return flight.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Buenos Aires
After a 3 hour fly, you will be back at Buenos Aires, where the services ends.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Including Airfare
Domestic flight From Buenos Aires to Iguazu (Economy Class). Pickup included
Without Airfare
Passengers must book the flights on their own. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tangol
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- The travel agency won't take responsibility for inconvenients outside the company (ex; flight reschedules or cancellations).
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Good to know
- Duration
- 18 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $480 to $2260
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Tangol, who run 256 experiences we rank across 22 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.8.
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El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for El Calafate.
How much does El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare cost?
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Prices start at $480 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in El Calafate usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare take?
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Plan for about 18 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in El Calafate is not rushed.
Is El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 41 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in El Calafate, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 18-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in El Calafate can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in El Calafate and add a light layer if any part of the 18-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does El Calafate Private Day Trip from Buenos Aires with optional Airfare start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central El Calafate within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in El Calafate?
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On Outty we rank every El Calafate experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with Optional Boat Safari, Kayak Full-Day Activity in La Leona River from El Calafate. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit El Calafate?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in El Calafate?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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