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El Calafate with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

El Calafate is wonderful for families, with glaciers, boats and an ice museum. Here is how to spend a family trip in Patagonia — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Perito Moreno boardwalks
  2. 2Glacier boat safari
  3. 3Glaciarium museum
  4. 4Estancia visit

Perito Moreno boardwalks

Watch the glacier calve into the lake.

Glacier boat safari

Sail close to the towering ice.

Glaciarium & estancia

The ice museum and a farm visit.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in El Calafate — prices per person.

Perito Moreno Glacier Experience with Boat Navigation !!
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier Experience with Boat Navigation !!
5.0(44)·7 Stunden
ab$155/ Person
über Viator
El Calafate History Museum Tour
El Calafate
El Calafate History Museum Tour
4.5(33)·4 Stunden
ab$15/ Person
über Viator
El Calafate Glacier Perito Moreno and optional boat navigation
El Calafate
El Calafate Glacier Perito Moreno and optional boat navigation
4.9(13)·8 Stunden
ab$80/ Person
über Viator
Perito Moreno Glacier - CALAFATE (Footbridges and Navigation)
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier - CALAFATE (Footbridges and Navigation)
4.9(14)·8 Stunden
ab$250/ Person
über Viator
Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala
El Calafate
Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala
4.4(127)·11 Stunden
ab$285/ Person
über Viator
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
El Calafate
Excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, with guide and transfer to / from the hotel
4.9(83)·9 Stunden
ab$79/ Person
über Viator
Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate
4.8(293)·8 Stunden
ab$133/ Person
über Viator
Full Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier including Navigation
El Calafate
Full Day Tour to Perito Moreno Glacier including Navigation
4.8(26)·8 Stunden
ab$189/ Person
über Viator

El Calafate with kids — FAQ

Is El Calafate good for kids?
Yes — watching the Perito Moreno glacier calve, sailing among icebergs, the interactive Glaciarium museum and estancia visits make El Calafate a memorable family destination.
What are the best things to do in El Calafate with children?
Top family picks are the Perito Moreno boardwalks, a glacier boat safari, the Glaciarium ice museum, and a Patagonian estancia visit.
Is the Perito Moreno glacier good for kids?
Yes — the safe boardwalk viewpoints let children watch the spectacular ice wall calve into the lake, an unforgettable sight.

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