Overview
The vast ice fields in Los Glaciares National Park, southern Patagonia, are a primeval wilderness from which flow 13 huge glaciers into the waters of lakes Viedma and Argentino. Visitors can only see a small part of it, from bases which are surprisingly accessible, but get a real sense of the remoteness of this unpopulated region. The emerald beech forest and the wind-strafed steppes framing the ice add to the landscape’s beauty. El Calafate is a small lakeside town with tourist facilities which still has a frontier feel. It’s the base for visits to the Perito Moreno, Upsala and Onelli glaciers.
Holidays El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park
Browse our range of holidays to El Calafate and the icy wilderness of Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. Book now Journey Latin America.
Private Journeys
Argentina
Active Argentina: Walking in Patagonia
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Chile / Argentina / Patagonia
Active Patagonia: Classic treks in Argentina and Chile
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Group - Discovery
Chile / Patagonia / Argentina
Charito: Pure Patagonia
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Group - Classic
Chile / Patagonia / Argentina
Lapwing: Patagonian Odyssey
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Things to do
Explore a range of activities in the icy wilderness of El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park in southern Argentina. Book with Journey Latin America.
Accommodation
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Where to go when - our guide to El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park
The weather in El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park is wide and varied
The sprawling ice fields of Los Glaciares National Park are a frozen wilderness, from which flow 13 enormous glaciers into the lakes Argentino and Viedma. The most dependable weather is during the summer (December - February), though you’ll find there are large crowds at this time. For a quieter trip, visit in the shoulder seasons of autumn or spring, when the weather is often sunny and clear but prone to strong winds. The winter months (June - August) are much colder and snowfall can reduce the accessibility of many routes.
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