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Patagonia, Argentine Side in 6 Days — El Calafate + El Chaltén

Argentina
6 days27 stopsmid-range prices

6 days · 27 stops · relaxed pace · 5.4 h a day

16 of 17 venues clear · 1 field note · checked 27 Sep 2026 · the field log

Six days in Argentine Patagonia: the Perito Moreno Glacier, the Fitz Roy spires, and the wind-scoured trails between El Calafate and El Chaltén.

≈ ARS 882,500 per person

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indicative, 18 Oct 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

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≈ ARS 882,500 / person for the tripRates By Exchange Rate API
relaxed pace · 5.4h/dayBest Oct–AprBest inOct–AprGood forfirst-timerscouplesoutdoor-lovers✓ CHECKED 22 DAYS AGO4.1editorial score · traveller ratings replace it at 3
4.1/5
Editorial pick
Value
4.0
Location
4.0
Activities
4.4
Food
4.0
Pacing
4.1

Scored by our reviewer at publish time — traveler ratings replace it at 3.

This six-day Argentine Patagonia trip splits cleanly between glaciers and peaks. Three nights in El Calafate cover the Perito Moreno Glacier and a day on Lago Argentino; three nights in El Chaltén deliver the two great day hikes of Los Glaciares National Park's northern sector, Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre. The two towns are 220 km apart on paved roads, connected by regular buses. The plan is season-bound: October to April is the reliable window, when trails are free of snow and daylight is long enough for full hiking days. Costs are in Argentine pesos; the budget excludes flights, lodging and the final transfer out, and assumes mid-range choices such as a standard Perito Moreno day tour, the standard boat safari, a Viedma glacier cruise, self-guided trails, local buses and everyday meals.

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Day by day

day 1 of 6 · 3 stops · ARS 93,000

Day 1 — Arrive in El Calafate and walk the Laguna Nimez reserveArrive in El Calafate and walk the Laguna Nimez reserve

14:00
Arrival at Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE)
travel · 90 min · ARS 25,000
The airport is 23 km from El Calafate town. Book a shared shuttle, a remis or a taxi to your hotel; the ride takes 30-45 minutes depending on drops. No public bus serves the airport.
ARS 25,000
16:00
Laguna Nimez Municipal Natural Reserve
sight · 90 min · ARS 8,000 · Laguna Nimez, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Laguna Nimez, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
A flat 2.5 km loop at the edge of town, good for stretching legs after a flight. flamingos, black-necked swans, upland geese and grebes are common from October to April. Entry is paid at the gate; bring a windproof layer. Open roughly 09:00 to 20:00 in summer, shorter in winter.
ARS 8,000
18:00
La Tablitabook ahead
food · 90 min · ARS 60,000book ahead
La Tablita, Cnel. Rosales 28, El Calafate
Classic El Calafate parrilla, best known for cordero patagónico al asador. Portions are generous. Reserve ahead in high season; dinner service starts around 19:00. Expect to pay 50,000-70,000 ARS per person with a drink.
ARS 60,000book ahead
day 2 of 6 · 7 stops · ARS 226,500

Day 2 — Perito Moreno Glacier: walkways and a boat safariPerito Moreno Glacier: walkways and a boat safari

08:00
Bus from El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Parkbook ahead
travel · 100 min · ARS 40,000book ahead
Regular buses and shared tour transfers leave El Calafate terminal between 08:00 and 09:00 for the 80 km, 1.5-hour drive to the Perito Moreno walkways. Buy tickets the day before in high season.
ARS 40,000book ahead
10:00
Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee
sight · 15 min · ARS 47,500 · Los Glaciares National Park south entrance, Santa Cruz
Los Glaciares National Park south entrance, Santa Cruz
The south-zone entry fee for foreign adults is ARS 45,000-50,000 as of 2026. Pay online at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar to skip the gate queue, or pay by card or cash at the entrance. The ticket is valid for the day of purchase only.
ARS 47,500
10:15
Perito Moreno Glacier walkways
sight · 180 min · free
Perito Moreno Glacier walkways, Los Glaciares National Park
Five colour-coded circuits of metal walkways facing the 60-70 m ice wall. Allow three hours to walk all the circuits and wait for a calving. The central balcony is the closest viewpoint. Summer access is 08:00-18:00; go early or after 16:00 to avoid the midday coach crowds.
13:30
Safari Náutico boat trip
sight · 60 min · ARS 64,000 · Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, Los Glaciares National Park
Puerto Bajo de las Sombras, Los Glaciares National Park
One-hour boat ride on Brazo Rico to within about 400 m of the glacier's south face. Runs on demand in summer; buy the ticket at the dock. A worthwhile add-on after the walkways, though it shortens time on the footbridges.
ARS 64,000
14:30
Lunch at the Perito Moreno cafeteria
food · 45 min · ARS 25,000 · Perito Moreno Glacier service area, Los Glaciares National Park
Perito Moreno Glacier service area, Los Glaciares National Park
A basic cafeteria near the walkways serves sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee at park prices. Alternatively, pack a lunch from El Calafate to save money and time.
ARS 25,000
15:30
Return bus to El Calafate
travel · 100 min · free
Return buses leave the park between 16:00 and 17:30. Confirm the time when you buy the outward ticket; missing the last bus means an expensive remis.
19:00
Mi Viejo
food · 90 min · ARS 50,000
Mi Viejo, Av. del Libertador, El Calafate
Another long-running parrilla on the main avenue, strong on cordero and chorizo patagónico. Slightly less famous than La Tablita and easier to walk into without a reservation. Budget 40,000-60,000 ARS per person.
ARS 50,000

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Field log16/17 VENUES CLEAR · 1 FIELD NOTE✓ CHECKED 22 DAYS AGO

Every venue in this itinerary was checked against current public sources — opening hours, prices, closures — before it was published. Stops that aren't venues — transit legs, walks between them — aren't in the count.

Checked against calafate.tours · elchalten.com · evendo.com · 12go.asia · aeropuertoelcalafate.com · la-tapera.wherevi.com + 8 more

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Anything with a kitchen or a ticket gate is verified individually: the official site where one exists, plus recent traveler reviews. Public squares, parks and viewpoints get an existence check. A venue we can’t confirm is flagged below rather than quietly kept, and the whole itinerary is re-checked on a cadence — past 12 months without one, the checked claim is dropped and the date above stops being a promise.

+1 more flagged venue on the days beyond this preview.

checked 27 Sep 2026 · 16 of 17 venues clear · 1 field note

Every venue was checked against current public sources — hours, prices, closures — before it was published. Walks and transit legs are not in the count.

checked against calafate.tours · elchalten.com · evendo.com · 12go.asia · aeropuertoelcalafate.com · la-tapera.wherevi.com + 8 more

1 more flagged venue on the days beyond this preview.

How we check

Anything with a kitchen or a ticket gate is verified individually: the official site where one exists, plus recent traveler reviews. Public squares, parks and viewpoints get an existence check. A venue we can’t confirm is flagged below rather than quietly kept, and the whole itinerary is re-checked on a cadence — past 12 months without one, the checked claim is dropped and the date above stops being a promise.

4.1/5
Editorial pick · the score it was published with — traveler ratings move it
Value for money
4.0
Location & logistics
4.0
Activities & sights
4.4
Food & drink
4.0
Pacing & feasibility
4.1
≈ ARS 882,500per person · 6 days
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