El Calafate in 3 days: itinerary with tours and prices
Quick answer: Three days are enough for Perito Moreno, a cruise among the glaciers of Lake Argentino and a calmer day at a ranch or in town. Below is each day with the per-adult reference price.
Updated November 4, 2026.
Day 1: Perito Moreno
Give the first day to the glacier. The classic tour combines the trip and the walkways; if you want something more, you can add a boat in front of the ice wall or choose a sunset departure.
| Tour | Place | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Perito Moreno Glacier tour | El Calafate | from US$ 55 |
| Boat to Perito Moreno's south face | El Calafate | US$ 51 |
| Perito Moreno evening tour | El Calafate | US$ 98 |
Per-adult reference prices, converted from reais and checked on the partners' pages on November 4, 2026. They may change.
Day 2: cruising among glaciers
The second day is for Lake Argentino. The cruises reach glaciers you cannot see from the walkways, such as Upsala and Spegazzini, and some include lunch or short walks.
| Tour | Place | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Los Glaciares National Park cruise | El Calafate | from US$ 289 |
| Los Glaciares boat, hike and lunch | El Calafate | from US$ 251 |
| Estancia Cristina + Upsala Glacier | El Calafate | US$ 216 |
Per-adult reference prices, converted from reais and checked on the partners' pages on November 4, 2026. They may change.
Day 3: ranch or town
To finish, a lighter day: a dinner with a show at a ranch, the ice museum or a short walk around town.
| Tour | Place | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner and show at Estancia 25 de Mayo | El Calafate | from US$ 90 |
| Town tour + Glaciarium | El Calafate | US$ 87 |
| Stargazing | El Calafate | US$ 98 |
Per-adult reference prices, converted from reais and checked on the partners' pages on November 4, 2026. They may change.
How much this itinerary costs
Adding one option from each day (Perito Moreno tour, boat through Los Glaciares and dinner at the ranch) the reference total is US$ 434 per adult, not including park entry (National Parks: ARS $50,000 per day at the General rate).
Quick questions
Are 3 days enough in El Calafate?
Yes, for Perito Moreno, a cruise among the glaciers and a calm activity. With more days you can add El Chaltén or Torres del Paine.
Can I combine Perito Moreno and the cruise on the same day?
There are combined tours with a boat; see the Perito Moreno options with a cruise in the list.
