Combining Calafate and El Chalten!

El Calafate is a city near the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in the Argentinean province of Santa Cruz. Because of the spectacular view offered by the Perito Moreno Glacier, eighth wonder of the world, inside Los Glaciares National Park, whose dynamic ice landscape is popular for hiking and tourism. The imposing mass of endless ice surrounded by forests and mountains is a spectacle that few want to miss.

This trip will include the This is an unmissable excursion that will take you 80 km from El Calafate to the footbridge area in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier to observe its magnitude and power. At the beginning of the trip you will be able to appreciate the Argentino Lake as well as its Bahía Redonda. In the first 50 km the landscape is dominated by the Patagonian steppe and inside the National Park the arboreal vegetation predominates. The footbridges have an extension of 5 km and are constituted by stairs that descend until approaching to 300 meters of the front of the glacier. At 146 meters from the access to the walkways is the Main Balcony, from where you can appreciate a breathtaking view and observe the north and south walls, as well as the glacier's endicamiento zone.

From each of the remaining balconies distributed along the steps you can appreciate the majesty of this ice giant. The gradual breaking and subsequent leveling of the waters is a moving spectacle, unique in the world, which is repeated every three or four years.

A halo of infinite peace on the virgin nature, makes it a great attraction for those who want to enjoy the pure air and the sound of silence. This sound is interrupted only by the movement of the glacier, which constantly gives immense blocks of ice to Lake Argentino. These, when detached from the ablation socket, fall into the Canal de los Témpanos producing a deep and shocking roar.

Another day we will make a full day excursion to El Chaltén! The excursion starts with a pick up at the hotels in Calafate, where we will be accompanied by our bilingual guide and start our way to the town of El Chaltén.

During the tour there will be 3 stops:

• The first, at the head of Lake Argentino, the largest and southernmost of Argentina's Patagonian lakes, a scenic spectacle.
• Halfway between El Calafate and El Chaltén, we will visit the emblematic Parador La LeonaWe will take a few minutes to take pictures of this historical and cultural heritage site. This historic shelter has preserved the mythical history of the area for more than 110 years.
• The last stop before entering the town will be at the Lake Viedma viewpoint, ideal panoramic point for those who enjoy photography.

Once in El Chaltén, we will be welcomed by the park rangers of the National Park reminding us about the care we must take and respect in this protected natural area.

Walking (during 1 hs) we will arrive at the Los Cóndores viewpointwith a panoramic view of the town and the Fitz Roy mountain, overflown by condors.

At lunchtime, the service includes: a two-step lunch at the renowned Restaurant Rancho Grande of El Chaltén.

Finally, our guide will accompany us (on a 30 min walk) towards the Chorrillo del Salto, a natural waterfall 20 m high, running through an area of native hillside forest, which invites you to take a break.

At around 4:00 p.m. we start our return to El Calafate arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m.

If you want to add MORE NIGHTS and/or additional EXCURSIONS to your trip, contact us! Click here to see them: EXCURSIONS IN EL CALAFATE

Remarks:

• Rate based on double occupancy per person.
• 3 star hotels (Consult for higher category).
• Ask for special "Easter" rates.
• Children: from 0 to 2 years old do not pay if they do not occupy a seat, from 3 to 11 years old pay a differential rate.
• The order of the excursions will be confirmed by the company on the day of the transfer in.
• Ask us about the additional excursion of Safari Nautico that you can combine to do it the same day you go to the park!
• The tour route is subject to change. Any changes will be notified by the guide on the day of the excursion.