El Calafate & Glaciarium Museum Tour, El Calafate

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned
Warm clothes for the ice bar
2 drinks at Glaciobar
Lunch or dinner with a drink (October through April)
Hot chocolate (May through September)

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 96 Travelers·6 reviews

March 26, 2026
Liliana María Palacio Jaramillo
Medellin, Colombia
It was very good. Our guide Melissa was very special; the experience was well worth it.
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March 19, 2026
Clara Esther Medellin Hernandez
Atizapán, Mexico
Good service
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November 13, 2025
Nuria
Barcelona, Spain
The minibus ride wasn't anything special. The best part of the visit was the Glaciarium, where they explain the formation of glaciers very well. Our g...
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January 23, 2026
Rodrigo Sequinel
Palotina, Brazil
It's a good activity for a first interaction with the city, recommended to do before going to the glaciers.
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November 26, 2025
Eduardo Boix Aguado
Madrid, Spain
Very interesting and a necessary complement to the visit to Perito Moreno. We wish we could have spent another half hour in the Glaciarium. The guide,...
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Join us on a tour of El Calafate as we explore the gateway to the Glacier National Park. Plus, we'll visit the famous Glaciarium for a drink at its ice bar!

Tour Details

After picking you up at your hotel, we'll start this tour of El Calafate by heading to the historic center, where we'll learn about the past of this Patagonian town.

As we walk through the streets of El Calafate, we'll discover how its old rural roads gradually became the gateway to the Glaciers National Park.

We'll head to the Redonda Bay promenade, a perfect place to stop and admire Lake Argentino, flanked by imposing snow-capped mountains. We'll walk around the area for half an hour, and if we do the tour in spring or summer, that is October through April, we'll be able to see the flamingos and other migratory birds of the region.

Next, we'll head towards the Glaciarium, also known as the Museum of Patagonian Ice. There, we'll take a 1-hour tour of this glaciological interpretation center through its interactive rooms. We'll see audiovisual projections and relief maps that show in detail the formation of glaciers and their evolution over the years.

While touring the museum, we'll delve into the phenomenon of the Perito Moreno glacier breakup, one of the most amazing natural spectacles. Did you know that this glacier advances between 1 and 2 meters (3 to 6 ft) every day?

After learning all about the Patagonian ice, we'll continue the tour visiting the popular Glaciobar, the first ice bar in South America. Once inside, we'll wrap up warm and, for 30 minutes, we'll toast with two drinks.

Additional Information

Between October and April, to close the tour, we'll enjoy a lunch or dinner that includes a main course, dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage at El Cucharón restaurant, which overlooks Lake Argentino. In this case, we'll drop you off at your hotel 4 hours after pickup.

On the other hand, from May to September, at the end of the tour, we'll sample a hot chocolate at Ovejitas de la Patagonia. We'll return to your hotel 3.5 hours after pickup.