Airport transfer to hotel in El Calafate.

El Calafate is located on the Patagonia Steppe, on the border of Lago Argentino (Argentina's largest lake) and it is considered the capital of the glaciers and the gateway to visit the world-renowned Perito Moreno Glacier. A good place to explore is the main street of Av del Libertador General San Martin, simply known as Libertador.

Full day excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier. Including 1 hour Nautical Safari.

You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and transfered to Los Glaciares National Park, located 50 miles from El Calafate, home to the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier.

Upon arrival to the national park, your guide will show you the different walkways and viewpoints from where you can walk in front of the impressive ice wall, often seeing ice breaking off and crashing into the water below.

After some free time to explore, we transfer about 6 km to our launch point for the Nautical Safari at 'Bajo de las Sombras' pier. We will take a 1 hour cruise across Lake Rico, passing in between icebergs that have calved off the front of the Perito Moreno Glacier.The boat will stop a safe distance from the glacier and continue to sail down its front, allowing for spectacular views of the ice wall.

After the boat trip we transfer back to our hotel in El Calafate, ready to start our main trekking itinerary the following day.