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El Calafate in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in El Calafate add the ice and cruises. This 2-day itinerary covers Perito Moreno, ice trekking and a glacier cruise — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Perito Moreno
  2. 2Day 2: ice trekking
  3. 3Or glacier cruise
  4. 4Estancia asado

Day 1: Perito Moreno

The boardwalks and an optional boat safari.

Day 2: ice trekking

Walk on the glacier with crampons.

Or: glacier cruise

Sail to Upsala and Spegazzini.

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 heures
à partir de$155/ personne
via Viator
Minitrekking Perito Moreno: Ice hiking tour (optional transfers)
El Calafate
Minitrekking Perito Moreno: Ice hiking tour (optional transfers)
4.7(127)·11 heures
à partir de$255/ personne
via 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 heures
à partir de$80/ personne
via Viator
Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Experience
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Experience
4.6(71)·10 heures
à partir de$389/ personne
via Viator
Perito Moreno Glacier - CALAFATE (Footbridges and Navigation)
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier - CALAFATE (Footbridges and Navigation)
4.9(14)·8 heures
à partir de$250/ personne
via 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 heures
à partir de$79/ personne
via Viator
El Calafate Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Adventure Tour
El Calafate
El Calafate Perito Moreno Glacier Minitrekking Adventure Tour
4.4(66)·10 heures
à partir de$387/ personne
via Viator
Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate
El Calafate
Perito Moreno Glacier with Navigation from El Calafate
4.8(293)·8 heures
à partir de$133/ personne
via Viator

El Calafate in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for El Calafate?
Two days lets you see the Perito Moreno glacier on day one and go ice trekking or take a glacier cruise on day two — the core glacier experiences.
What should I not miss in 2 days in El Calafate?
The Perito Moreno glacier, ice mini-trekking, and a glacier boat cruise to Upsala and Spegazzini.
Is ice trekking on Perito Moreno worth it?
Yes — walking on the glacier’s blue ice with crampons among crevasses and pools is a thrilling, unforgettable highlight.

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