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3 Days El Calafate Adventure Itinerary

This itinerary helps you plan 3 active days in El Calafate around Perito Moreno Glacier, boardwalks, boat views, and a glacier-trek upgrade. It is built for active couples and Patagonia planners, with days grouped to reduce wasted transfers and make the trip easy to fork or personalize.

3 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person for 3 days, excluding flights

Budget

ARS 680,000

USD 705

Comfort

ARS 1,200,000

USD 1,245

Splurge

ARS 2,300,000

USD 2,385

Per person · excludes flight · 3 days · varies by season

Where to Stay

Town center

Recommended

Practical, walkable, tour pickups

Best for short adventure trips and restaurants

Lago Argentino edge

Scenic and quieter

Worth it for views if using tour transfers

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Check in and gear check

14:00

Confirm glacier tour pickup, layers, gloves, and windproof shell.

El Calafate town 1h

🚶15 min walk

Walk Laguna Nimez Reserve

16:00

Stretch after travel with flamingo and birdlife views by Lago Argentino.

Laguna Nimez 1h 30m

🚶15 min walk

Calafate berry dinner

18:30

Eat early and hydrate before the glacier day.

Avenida del Libertador 1h 30m

Daily Costs

Per person · per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

ARS 65,000

Hostel/private room

ARS 130,000

Comfort inn

ARS 280,000

Lake-view lodge

Food & drink

ARS 38,000

Self-cater and casual grills

ARS 75,000

Restaurants

ARS 160,000

Top parrilla and wine

Local transport & entries

ARS 120,000

Park transfer and entries

ARS 260,000

Boat and guided tours

ARS 520,000

Mini-trek/private tours

Flight Estimates

Return flights · economy · varies by booking time

Buenos Aires
USD 170–330
ARS 164,000–318,000
Santiago
USD 260–520
CLP 242,000–484,000