Best Walking Tours in El Calafate

Discover the beauty of El Calafate on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring El Calafate by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in El Calafate

Perito Moreno Glacier Full Day Tour with optional Navigation  in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (220 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 96.00

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Get ready to explore one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders — the Perito Moreno Glacier, named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the seven most wonderful places on Earth! We’ll depart early from El Calafate for an 80 km scenic drive to the walkways facing the glacier. Stroll along paths and stairs connecting multiple viewpoints, each offering a unique perspective of this majestic ice giant. Want to take it to the next level? Add an optional one-hour boat ride on Lake Argentino’s Rico Branch, sailing just 150 meters from the glacier’s south face — an unforgettable experience! Remember to get your National Park ticket online (Río Mitre y Glaciar Perito Moreno – 1 day) or at the park entrance in pesos, cash, or card.

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Full Day Guided Tour Perito Moreno National Park and Glacier in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 90.00

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

The Excursion begins when we pick you up in our minibus with its driver and a professional tour guide, to go to Los Glaciares National Park. In a journey of almost 80 km until we reach the park, we will enjoy the beautiful landscape of Patagonia that paints us with mountains, lakes and forests. Already in Los Glaciars National Park, you will observe the most characteristic species of the Patagonian forests. We will arrive at the walkways of the Perito Moreno Glacier, where we can walk up to 5.5km of walkways at different levels and locations that will give us a unique perspective of all angles of the blue and white majesty of the Glacier. We will have time to have lunch at one of the restaurants located in the park. Finally, late in the afternoon, we will return to El Calafate.

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Native Experience 4x4 Midday Tour with Lunch and Panoramic Views in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)

From $ 130.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Is a midday excursion in a 4x4 vehicle along the shores of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, making a journey through time on the passage of man in these lands, rediscovering stories of the first expeditions and daring who ventured into the unknown. Among the cliffs and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditions with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world. On the shores of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and that today introduce us to its interpretation. You can take many pictures with spectacular views, and enjoy a traditional Patagonian lunch/dinner!!!! Undoubtedly, a great experience for you to enjoy during your stay in Calafate.

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Full-Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier with optional Navigation in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 98.00

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

This is a unique experience that will allow you to spend a magnificent day visiting the most spectacular Glacier! One of the seven most wonderful places in the world according to The Condé Nast Traveler magazine: Perito Moreno Glacier! We leave early in the morning from El Calafate, and after 80 km, we arrive at the walkway area in front of the Perito Moreno Glacier. During the day, you will have time to walk around the walkways that connect different viewpoints through paths and stairs, where you can enjoy various views of this spectacular glacier. Upgrade your experience sailing for approximately 1 hour through the Rich Branch of Argentino Lake at a distance of 150 meters from the South face of Perito Moreno Glacier! You should purchase the National Park entrance tickets on the webpage. The one you need to buy is for Rio Mitre & Glaciar Perito Moreno 1-day option. You can also purchase the entrance the day of the tour, in cash or by credit card at the park entrance.

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Day Tour to the Perito Moreno Glacier from El Calafate in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 80.00

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

It is ideal to have a meeting with the Perito Moreno Glacier face to face, in the front row, without physical demand. The excursion includes the accompaniment of a guide who will provide all the necessary information and then give the recommended time to explore its impressive trails that allow you to enter the Andean Patagonian Forest and enjoy nature in one of its greatest splendors. Without a doubt a must-see on your trip to El Calafate.

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Perito Moreno Glacier Experience on the catwalks in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)

From $ 130.00

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

We will go to the Catwalks where we will have a service sector for visitors and a system of balconies and catwalks that allow you to take walks along different routes and access different truly incredible views of the Glacier and the proximity to it. We can observe the Argentino Lake with its Round Bay. In it you can see an important variety of birds. In the first 40 km the Patagonian steppe is traveled, later going to the entrance of the National Park to observe the arboreal vegetation belonging mostly to the family Arrival at "the curve of sighs" called in this way because it is the first point from where we have a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Brief stop to take pictures and proceed to Puerto Bajo las Sombras. Arrival at "the curve of sighs" called in this way because it is the first point from where we have a panoramic view of the Perito Moreno Glacier.

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El Calafate, Tehuelche Culture - Full day in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 128.00

Duration: 12 hours (approx.)

Enjoy this unique full-day excursion that invites you to transport yourself through history to visit the house of the Tehuelches

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El Chalten guided tour from El Calafate  in El Calafate

El Calafate , Patagonia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 157.54

Duration: 10 hours (approx.)

Discover the charm of El Chaltén, a picturesque mountain village nestled in the heart of Argentine Patagonia and celebrated as the National Capital of Trekking. This full-day guided tour is ideal for travelers eager to experience the breathtaking natural beauty of El Chaltén—without the need for long or strenuous hikes. Designed with comfort and exploration in mind, this experience takes you to some of the area’s most iconic spots, including the stunning Chorrillo del Salto waterfall and the panoramic Condors Viewpoint. You'll also enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian options available), and have free time to explore the village at your own pace. Whether you're looking to take in dramatic mountain landscapes, enjoy a relaxed outdoor adventure, or simply check off a must-see destination in Patagonia—this tour offers it all. Don’t miss the chance to visit one of Argentina’s most scenic treasures.

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Local Tips for El Calafate

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore El Calafate at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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