Luxury El Calafate Tours made for you
Discover the wonders of El Calafate with our private, tailor-made tours
Giant glaciers and the magnificent Patagonian steppe
The glacier region is without doubt one of the country’s most beautiful areas and the highlight of many people’s trip to Argentina. Los Glaciares National Park is located in an area known as the austral Andes near the border with Chile, and is home to stunning mountains, lakes and, of course, glaciers.
The Perito Moreno is the most well-known glacier in the park and one of the few in the world that is still advancing – it can move up to 2m a day. 30km long, 5km wide and up to 60m high in parts, the Perito Moreno really is a sight to behold. Its craggy peaks, in multiple shades of white and blue, tower over the turquoise waters of the glacial lake.
The sight, and sound, of watching monumental chunks of glacial ice split and crash into the water is a spectacular phenomenon and there are walkways that allow you to view the glacier from different angles. There is also the option to take a boat trip around the base.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our El Calafate specialists
Trek the ice of Perito Moreno
Trek across the epic Perito Moreno, exploring ice caves at certain times of the year
Watch the local wildlife
Marvel at the wildlife that live in Calafate
Cruise to Estancia Cristina
Take boat navigations across the waterways to find a working farm at Estancia Cristina
A word from one of our experts
There are few places on earth as epic as El Calafate. Trekking across the glaciers and taking in the beautiful surroundings are some of the highlights of a visit to Patagonia.
Lizzie Slater
Luxury accommodation in El Calafate
There are many incredible places to stay in El Calafate. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Eolo
Surrounded by lakes, vast plains and the imposing peaks of the Andes, this is nature at its very best
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Why book with Jacada?
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Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip Inspiration
Get inspired with our El Calafate example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
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Meet your Latin America team
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Berni De Luca
Client Experience Manager for Latin America
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Charles Kronsten
Senior Travel Designer
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Dan Scott-Kerr
Travel Designer
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Delfina Russo
Travel Designer
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Demi Roberts
Senior Travel Designer
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Em Jennison
Travel designer
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Flavia Toledo
Latin America Concierge
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James Sirotkin
Travel Designer
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Jennifer Richt
Senior Travel Designer
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
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Lizzie Slater
Travel Designer
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Melanie Vieira
Senior Concierge – Latin America
When to visit
Generally speaking, the best time to visit Patagonia is during the summer months of December-February. Across the region, which stretches through southern parts of Chile and Argentina , temperatures reach a slightly warmer 15°C.
Summer
December - February
Wildlife
All Year Round
Winter
May - September
When Is the Best Time to Visit Patagonia?
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