4 Days | Get acquainted with Patagonia’s coolest natural wonder





It doesn’t get much cooler than the Perito Moreno Glacier. Standing 70 metres tall as the spectacular centrepiece of Lake Argentino, this enormous, frozen mass of land is one of Patagonia’s star attractions. From your base in El Calafate, spend a full day discovering the wonders of the glacier and watching icebergs the size of buildings crash into the water below. See a different side of Patagonia when you visit a local family-run Estancia where you’ll learn about life on the ranch and feast on a traditional lunch made with their own produce. This Patagonian adventure may be short, but it packs a real punch.
Trip overview

- Start
- Argentina, Argentina
- Finish
- El Calafate, Argentina
- Theme
- Short Breaks
- Destinations
- Argentina
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- GPAC
- The Patagonian town of El Calafate serves as the base for your adventure. You’ll have time to explore the town and check out its many restaurants and shops.
- Spend a full day discovering the truly remarkable Perito Moreno Glacier. Watch icebergs crash into the channel below from viewing platforms, or take an optional cruise around the lake for a different perspective.
- Visit a local estancia that’s been run by the same family since it was established more than 100 years ago. Take part in ranch activities and tuck into a traditional lunch.
- Weather in Patagonia can be wild, so it's important to prepare for all elements. Rain, wind and extreme cold are all part of the adventure.
- This Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader – our local representative fills this role – and the configuration of any fellow travellers in the group might change during the trip.
- This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travellers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Private vehicle
Hotel
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier day trip
- El Calafate - Estancia day trip
- El Calafate - Glaciarium - ARS480
- El Calafate - Reserva Natural Laguna Nimez - ARS150
- El Calafate - Centro de Interpretacíon Historico - ARS170
- El Calafate - Lago Argentino boat trip - USD32
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