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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.

Tour al Glaciar Perito Moreno con Navegación en barco
El Calafate
Tour al Glaciar Perito Moreno con Navegación en barco
5.0(44)·7 horas
desde$155/ persona
vía Viator
El Calafate History Museum Tour
El Calafate
El Calafate History Museum Tour
4.5(33)·4 horas
desde$15/ persona
vía Viator
Full Day Glaciar Perito Moreno con Safari en Bote Opcional
El Calafate
Full Day Glaciar Perito Moreno con Safari en Bote Opcional
4.7(550)·9 horas
desde$80/ persona
vía Viator
Perito Moreno Glacier - CALAFATE (Footbridges and Navigation)
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier - CALAFATE (Footbridges and Navigation)
4.9(14)·8 horas
desde$250/ persona
vía Viator
Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala
El Calafate
Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala
4.4(127)·11 horas
desde$285/ persona
vía 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 horas
desde$80/ persona
vía Viator
Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate
4.8(293)·8 horas
desde$133/ persona
vía 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 horas
desde$189/ persona
vía 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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