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Crafting Argentina Experiences · One Journey at a Time

El Calafate Fossil Oriented – 4 Day Trip

El Calafate - Glaciar Perito Moreno - Cañadón de los fósiles
From:EUR 1.810 Including 3★ hotels
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Duration 4 days
Departures Specific Tour
Group Size 1 person
Languages English • Spanish • Other

Description

Experience the calm of El Calafate over four days. Visit the Glaciarium Museum and Laguna Nimez, admire the Perito Moreno glacier, and explore Fossil Canyon, where you’ll find marine fossils and views of the Upsala glacier. Connect with the geological history and natural beauty of Patagonia.

Highlights

  • Explore Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
  • Visit the Glaciarium Museum and Laguna Nimez Reserve.
  • Hike Fossil Canyon with exclusive views of Upsala Glacier.
  • Connect with Patagonian nature and its unique landscapes.

Included/Excluded

  • Transfers and excursions as described in the itinerary.
  • Accommodation with breakfast in the hotels described or similar in double rooms.
  • Assistance during the trip in our whatsapp at destination.
  • Meals (except when excursions include it).
  • International or domestic flights (quoted separately if requested).
  • Meals (except when excursions include it).
  • Museum Tickets (except when excursions include it).
  • Tips for guides or drivers.

Itinerary

El Calafate

You'll be picked up at the airport by a private driver and guide, heading directly to your hotel. We will have the rest of the day free to visit the Glaciarium ice museum and the Laguna Nimez Reserve, an important bird sanctuary.

Overnight in El Calafate: Rincón del Calafate, Hotel Xelena, or EOLO (or similar).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

El Calafate:  Los Glaciares National Park & Safari navigation (Full Day)

Today, our guide will meet you and drive you to Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier. During the day, you'll enjoy the most impressive views of the Glacier from different spots while walking along the pathways of La Costa, El Bosque, El Inferior, and El Medio. We recommend as an option to make a short navigation on Lake Argentino and if you are an active traveler, change this excursion for a trekking on the Glacier.

Included: Entrance fee, safari nautical boat ride.

Overnight in El Calafate: Rincón del Calafate, Xelena Hotel, or EOLO (or similar).

Meals Included: Breakfast , Box lunch.

El Calafate: Fossil Canyon Hike (Full Day)

In a small group, we will depart in a 4x4 vehicle for a 9.5 km journey, ascending through the Feruglio mountain range to a scenic overlook above Lake Guillermo, initiating our 4 ½ hour trek. We will explore Glaciar Upsala's exclusive vantage point and traverse the weathered paths adorned with intriguing marine fossils. Due to the physical demand and the challenging terrain, the minimum age to participate is 12 years old.

This expedition is not recommended for people with back, hip, ankle or knee problems.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Box lunch.

El Calafate

Transfer out from selected hotel to the local airport (driver only).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Destinations

El Calafate
Patagonia

Styles

Boat & sailing
Culture & cities
Hiking & trekking

Effort levels

Moderate

Suitable for

Active travellers
Couples
Families
Groups
Seniors 60+

Tiers

Luxury

Durations

4-6 days

Destinations

Arg 4 Day
Arg Adventure
Arg From BA
Arg Guided
Arg Hiking
Arg Sightseeing
Arg Wildlife
El Calafate
From
Fte 4 Days
Fte Perito Moreno
Fte Perito Moreno From BA
Fte Perito Morneo Hike
Pat 4 Days
Pat from Calafate
Pat Glaciers
Pat Guided
Pat hiking
Pat Hiking guided
Weekend From BA

Tour's Location

El Calafate - Glaciar Perito Moreno - Cañadón de los fósiles
From: EUR 1.810 Including 3★ hotels

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