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El Calafate in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in El Calafate cover the glaciers and the peaks. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Patagonia — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Perito Moreno
  2. 2Day 2: glacier cruise
  3. 3Day 3: El Chaltén
  4. 4Glaciers & peaks

Day 1: Perito Moreno

The boardwalks and a boat safari.

Day 2: glacier cruise

Sail to Upsala and Spegazzini.

Day 3: El Chaltén

The peaks of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

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
Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno
El Calafate
Glaciares Gourmet Navigation: Spegazzini, Upsala & Perito Moreno
4.6(324)·11 heures
à partir de$225/ personne
via Viator
El Chalten: Full Day Trekking to Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy
El Chalten
El Chalten: Full Day Trekking to Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy
4.8(48)·9 heures
à partir de$198/ 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
All Glaciers Navigation: Discovering Upsala & Spegazzini
El Calafate
All Glaciers Navigation: Discovering Upsala & Spegazzini
4.2(33)·10 heures
à partir de$285/ personne
via Viator
Laguna de los Tres Hiking Day Trip from El Chaltén
El Chalten
Laguna de los Tres Hiking Day Trip from El Chaltén
4.7(23)·8 heures
à partir de$280/ 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
9-Day Patagonia Tour: El Calafate, El Chalten and Puerto Natales
El Calafate
9-Day Patagonia Tour: El Calafate, El Chalten and Puerto Natales
4.5(27)·216 heures
à partir de$1,625/ personne
via Viator

El Calafate in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for El Calafate?
Three days is ideal — the Perito Moreno glacier on day one, a glacier cruise on day two, and a day trip to El Chaltén and Fitz Roy on day three, covering Patagonia’s glaciers and peaks.
What is the best experience in El Calafate for 3 days?
The Perito Moreno is the most iconic, the glacier cruise the most scenic, and El Chaltén the most dramatic; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day El Calafate itinerary?
Spend day one at Perito Moreno, day two on a glacier cruise, and day three on a trip to El Chaltén, booking trekking and boats ahead.

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