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4-Day Argentina Tour: El Calafate and Perito Moreno Glacier

Product Code: 692067

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia
Tour Code
692067
Duration
4 day
Departure City
El Calafate
End City
El Calafate
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
El Calafate

Home - El Calafate

Hotel: Mirador del Lago Hotel or similar

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Upon arrival at the El Calafate airport (FTE), our company will arrange a special car to take you to the hotel for check-in.


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Day 02

Perito Moreno Glacier

Hotel: Mirador del Lago Hotel or similar

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Departing in the morning from El Calafate, after 80 km you reach the western end of the Peninsula de Magallanes from where the walk along the walkways begins. Here you can spend the time you want to this amazing place, with various stops at panoramic points within the National Park. The walkways are 3 km long. They are located at different levels and allow you to contemplate the glacier from different perspectives and balconies. Depending on the physical conditions, you can reach the lower balconies and near the glacier or stay on the first balconies easily accessible for anyone.


Visiting Attractions

  • Perito Moreno Glacier Perito Moreno Glacier

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Day 03
El Calafate

El Calafate Free Day

Hotel: Mirador del Lago Hotel or similar

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Today you can freely travel in El Calafate or choose the optional tours. The optional tour is considered from 2 travelers, please take note all optionals are subject to availability.

Option1: Excursion Full Day El Chaltén


The tour begins from your hotel in El Calafate at 7:00 am. You get up to El Chaltén at about 10:45, after touring the village we will reach our Base of Operations, from there passengers can visit the village or take free walks along the self-guided trails that depart from El Chaltén and lead to the main viewpoints: Laguna Capri, Mirador del Fitz Roy, Mirador del Cerro Torre, Mirador de los Cóndores and Salto del Chorrillo, for which we will advise you on the different options depending on your fitness and give you maps of the enabled trails.

Includes:

- Transfers

- Bilingual guide

- Box lunch

Special Notes:

* Wear comfortable clothes, especially long pair of trousers, sun blocker, sun glasses and an extra coat. Gloves, hat, waterproof wind breaker and a bag pack.

* People doing this tour should be fit since it demands a physical effort.

Option2: Excursion Todo Glaciares (Full Day) - Shuttle Service with English speaking guide.

Resources are tight, so it is recommended to make reservations in advance. Please confirm in advance whether reservations are available.

From Punta Bandera Port, 47km from El Calafate, we will start sailing along the North Arm of Lake Argentino. We will cross the Boca del Diablo to the Canal Upsala to navigate among the large icebergs that come off the front of the Upsala Glacier.

Then we will enter the Canal Spegazzini and later we will have the first view of the Dry Glacier. We will continue sailing to the front of the Spegazzini Glacier where we will also contemplate the Heim Sur and Peineta glaciers. We will prepare to disembark at the Spegazzini Base and begin the visit to the area by walking through the forest trail to the Refugio Spegazzini. This 300-meter trail is accessible and as we walk along it we will stop at stations and viewpoints overlooking the entire Bay Glacier. In the Refuge we can have lunch, visit the shop or contemplate the landscape. For those who like to walk, they can take the mountain trail. This route is a medium difficulty trekking through a wooded path, with natural viewpoints, full of incredible a view that ends at the landing point.

Entrance fee for National Park Perito Moreno is included.


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Day 04
El Calafate

El Calafate - Home

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After breakfast, we will take you to El Calafate Airport (FTE) to end your pleasant journey.


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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

【Arrival Information】
El Calafate Airport (FTE): Free pick-up time on the first day of your tour: 13:00, 18:00. This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff after picking up their luggage at the baggage claim area of the airline they are taking.
【Departure Information】
El Calafate Airport (FTE): Our staff only provides drop-off service from the hotel at 8:00 in the morning.  If the guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 8 o'clock to the airport, the guide can help the guest take a taxi.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 3-night hotel accommodations
    • Transportation is provided on the days mentioned
    • English-speaking driver/guide or driver and guide on the days mentioned
    • American Buffet breakfast
    • Entrance to Perito Moreno Glacier

Package Excludes

    • Service fee (Suggest USD$8.00/guest/day, any child and Infant reserving a seat has to pay that service fee as well)
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
  • Optional tours and mandatory fees are not covered in the tour cost; kindly pay these directly to the guide during the tour. For details, please check the daily itinerary. (Costs listed are estimated; the tour guide will provide final confirmation.)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 33 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 34 - 49 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 50 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded
Please Note:
• Cruises in Antarctica, Patagonia, Galapagos and Amazon; lodges in the Caribbean and Amazon and other properties have stricter conditions and cancellation fees. Details are available from the time of quotation and/or confirmation, please check in advance with us.
• Administrative fees, bank commissions and/or taxes will not be refunded in case of cancellation except for cancellations due to force majeure, global emergencies and pandemics, or other specific cases.

Special Notes

    • A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this tour to operate. Your reservation will be placed on hold until the tour meets the minimum number of required passengers.
    • Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. A guardian traveling with children must provide proof of custody or notarized parental authorization for travel. An adult accompanying a child who is neither a parent nor guard- ian of the child should have written permission from a parent or guardian to accompany the child across the border, including the name and contact information of the parent or guardian. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
    • Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid documents (passport, visa etc.), valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate flight information, tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
    • Hotels have different room types, such as a King/Queen size beds or two double size twin beds. The maximum number of people who can legally stay in a room is 2 to 4 people. In addition, each hotel has a different method of charging the deposit, which requires the cooperation of the guests according to regulations. Please be noticed that most of the deposit collection and refund is handled by credit card. We guarantee the number of rooms for guests but does not guarantee the specific room type and location. Hotel check-in time is usually after 15:00.
    • This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for any of the attractions. Tour attraction admission charges and meal expenses are subject to change at any time without notification. Any purchased ticket cannot be refunded for lower prices.
    • We have the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary under the conditions of facilitating the operation for the tour group. This, however, will not reduce the items that should be included in the itinerary.
    • During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
    • If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
    • Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. The local operator provides the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
    • Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. The local operator does not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
    • Guests are required to bring their own relevant documents and materials required for entry or cross-border travel. Whether they can enter or leave the country is subject to the decision of the customs of each country. The inability to enter the country is a force majeure factor, and the paid tour fee will not be refunded.
    • We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on our website. It is your responsibility to check the Terms and Conditions on our website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, we shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
    • The maximal waiting time for any late passengers is 10 minutes beyond the meeting time announced by the Tour Guide. While the local operator makes every effort to provide on-time service, it does not guarantee to arrive at or depart from any point.as a specific time, which may be affected by any number of factors including weather, traffic, strikes, government shutdowns, war or terrorist attacks, or mechanical prob- lems. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such a delay, not liable for the expense of connecting air or train or bus service missed as a result of a delay and not liable for any other travel expense caused as a result of a dela.
    • We reserve the right, when operating conditions require, transferring passengers from one vehicle to another en route.
    • The following documents are recommended to make your check-in process smooth: A valid photo ID is required to board the bus; We recommend you bring a copy of the email confirmation to board the bus.
    • This product is a group activity. If you choose to leave the group, please inform in advance, and obtain the consent of the tour guide. You need to sign the departure agreement form and the unfinished part will be regarded as your own abandonment. The group fee will not be refunded.
    • Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
    • Smoking is prohibited aboard the bus in accordance with the law.
    • Pets and animals are not allowed on the vehicle.
    • Luggage is subject to inspection when crossing international borders. You will be asked to declare any items subject to duty upon crossing the border. We are not responsible for any luggage crossing international borders. Passengers must claim all luggage at the border crossing point before proceeding. No luggage is allowed across the border unless claimed by a passenger. We will not provide free transportation to a passenger denied entry across an international border.
    • Only for products with airport pick-up service: only one pick-up service within the free pick-up time range is provided for each order. If it is impossible to arrange due to weather and flight delay, etc., please pay for your own transportation costs.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
  • Warm reminder when entering South American countries: Valid documents (US green card/Canadian visa/Schengen visa, etc.) with an extension stamp cannot enter the country. Customs only recognizes the validity date printed on the document, and does not recognize additional stamps. (Please refer to official documents for entry policy)
  • As some hotels require, customers must bring at least one credit card or debit card that can be used at the destination, to cooperate with card swiping for deposit and check-in procedures according to the different regulations of the hotel. If there is no personal consumption, the hotel will refund the deposit to your card within 7-14 working days after check-out.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Price for child applies when child of 2-11 stays in one standard hotel room as the 3rd person.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 adults or 3 people including adult and child/infant.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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