What to book before you travel to El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

5 activities to book

El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Perito Moreno Glacier walkwaysBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Minitrekking on the iceBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7GlaciariumBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Laguna Nimez Nature ReserveBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Cruise to the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciersBook on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Bahía Redonda on Lake Argentino · Avenida del Libertador and El Calafate town

All activities in El Calafate on GetYourGuide

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do in El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier without booking anything?

2 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Bahía Redonda on Lake Argentino, Avenida del Libertador and El Calafate town. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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