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El Calafate, Argentina · 6 days itinerary

Patagonia Trek

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The itinerary covers El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park and El Chaltén over six days. It begins with local sites in town before focusing on Perito Moreno Glacier for viewing and ice trekking. The sequence then adds a cruise to Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers, trails near El Chaltén and a final estancia visit.

6 daysGlaciersTrekkingEl ChalténEstanciaBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

El Calafate

  1. 10:00Laguna Nimez ReserveEl Calafate, PatagoniaWalk
  2. 13:00El CalafateSight
  3. 17:00Avenida del LibertadorEl CalafateWalk
Day 2

Perito Moreno

  1. 8:30Los Glaciares National ParkDay trip
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Day 3

On the ice

  1. 8:00Perito Moreno ice trekLos Glaciares National ParkDay trip
Day 4

The glacier cruise

  1. 8:30Lago ArgentinoDay trip
  2. 12:30Spegazzini GlacierLago ArgentinoSight
Day 5

El Chaltén

  1. 8:00El Chaltén, PatagoniaDay trip
  2. 10:30El ChalténWalk
Day 6

An estancia day

  1. 10:00Estancia Nibepo AikeLos Glaciares National ParkDay trip
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El Calafate questions

Do I need to book Perito Moreno ice trekking in advance?

Yes. Reserve two to four weeks ahead through licensed operators. Transfers from El Calafate cost about 20 USD each way.

How do I get from El Calafate to El Chaltén?

Buses leave several times daily from the El Calafate terminal. The ride takes three hours and costs 25 to 35 USD.

What does the Upsala Glacier boat tour cost?

Tickets start at 90 USD per person. Buy them at Puerto Bandera or through local agencies before the day of travel.

Do I need to book an estancia day trip near El Calafate?

Book at least one week ahead for guaranteed spots and lunch. Tours run 70 to 100 USD including round-trip transport from town.

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