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135 El Calafate trips. Tours from 43 tour companies. 542 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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The Gringo Trail
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The Gringo Trail

By Chimu Adventures
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Amazon Rainforest, Buenos Aires, Copacabana, Cusco, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puno, Sacred Valley, Torres del Paine National Park, Urubamba, Uyuni

Highlights

  • Experience Buenos Aires and the Iguazu Falls and follow the Gringo Trail from Salta to Cusco.
  • You will see the main sights of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and intriguing La Paz.
  • The itinerary takes you to the thunderous Iguazu Falls that you will visit from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides.
  • You will experience spectacular scenery as you take a day trip from Salta to Cafayate and explore the Salar de Uyuni.
  • This itinerary includes an overnight stay in a salt hotel and a night on Lake Titicaca’s Island of the Sun.
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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South America 'Big Five' Explorer
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South America 'Big Five' Explorer

By Chimu Adventures
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Buenos Aires, Cusco, Galapagos, Iguazu Falls, Isla Bartolome, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

  • Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square,
  • Explore the vibrant cities of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Quito on guided City Tours.
  • Explore the islands of Taquile and Uros
  • Visit Lima

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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13 Day Chile & Argentina with Patagonia's Glaciers
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13 Day Chile & Argentina with Patagonia's Glaciers

By Gate 1 Travel
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Santiago

Highlights

  • Take a city tour of Santiago, the energetic capital of Chile View the astonishing Balmaceda Glacier, habitat of cormorants and sea lions Visit Torres del Paine, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere Travel to Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated “Paris of South America” Learn to Tango in Buenos Aires with professional Argentine dancers †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Classic Argentina
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Classic Argentina

By Chimu Adventures
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls, Tierra del Fuego National Park

Highlights

  • An incredible city and many amazing sights, but will still allow plenty of time for exploration.
  • Starting in Buenos Aires or ending in Ushuaia offers the perfect launching-pad for taking the leap to the 'Frozen White Continent', Antarctica.
  • Explore stark contrasts from the bright, vibrant and historic vibes of Buenos Aires to the amazing visual spectacles of Patagonia.

Themes

High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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Highlights of Patagonia
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Highlights of Patagonia

By Chimu Adventures
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Atacama Desert, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Santiago, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • This itinerary showcases the highlights of Patagonia.
  • The tour begins in Chile’s historic capital, Santiago, with time to discover the main sights of the city.
  • You will experience the breathtaking beauty of Torres del Paine National Park, with a range of daily options that allow you an in-depth exploration of the mountains, glaciers and pampas by horseback, motorboat, on foot or by vehicle.
  • You will discover the fascinating town of El Calafate, situated on the shores of Lago Argentino and on the edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
  • The itinerary also includes an excursion to the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park.
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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Chile & Argentina
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Chile & Argentina

By Quasar Expeditions
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

El Calafate, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park

Highlights

  • Discover Punta Arenas
  • Drive through Los Glaciares National Park
  • Visit to Estancia Anita (Gold program) or Laguna Nimez (Silver program).
  • Experience Perito Moreno Glacier Expedition
  • Explore Chile's Torres del Paine National Park

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The crew aboard were first-rate without exception. The naturalists knew everything about everything, and were eager to share. Nothing was lacking in the food and service provided aboard."

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Very Best of Argentina
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Very Best of Argentina

By SouthAmerica.travel
none
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bariloche, Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina
  • Bariloche, the heart of Argentina's Lake District
  • Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world
  • Perito Moreno and other Glaciers near El Calafate, Patagonia (only September-March)

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Intrepid is very good with itinerary description but reality is not so true. We went to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Our guides in Rio and Iguazu were the best. The rest were not. Guides in Argentina were the worse. Itineraries promised to us were not followed especially in Argentina. We were on a private tour but we had to rush most of the time in Chile and Argentina because the bus was not available to use beyond a certain time. So it felt like we were on a big group tour even though it was a private small group. We were promised 4 star and above hotels but in some places we got 3 stars that really were 2 stars only. There was mold on our curtains and black bed skirting, dirty toilets. We paid a lot for the trip but don’t think we got what we deserve. Guides in Argentina were very disorganized and they put us in a hotel in the area that was not super safe. There were better neighborhoods they could have places us in. Overall all I give only 3 stars to Intrepid. They did try to upgrade us and compensate with added shows but only after we demanded them. If you are looking for a high end tour experience I would not recommend Intrepid."

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Argentina, Chile: Hiker's Patagonia
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Argentina, Chile: Hiker's Patagonia

By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)
none
4.8/5 Excellent
64 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park

Highlights

  • See the best of the region on moderate to strenuous day hikes in Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks on our most popular Patagonia adventure
  • Enjoy a full-day excursion to famous Perito Moreno glacier, including an optional hike on the massive ice cloak itself
  • Gaze at spectacular vistas of the Towers of Paine, Cerro Torre, and the awesome Fitz Roy Massif—some of the continent's most hypnotic landscapes!
  • Visit Buenos Aires, Argentina's cosmopolitan capital and the "Paris of South America"

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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Christopher

Dec 2022

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I strongly suggest it!!!!

Brenda and Mairim went above and above with last-minute revision...

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Emma

Dec 2022

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I had a fantastic experience

Everything was well-organized and went as planned. Our sales representative was really helpful and responsive. I had a fantastic experience. Say Hueque recommends vi...

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Joseph

Dec 2022

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Excellent

The ability to see all of the falls, as well as the boat tr...

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William

Nov 2022

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Everything went really well.

Everything went really well. It's very reassuring to see your name on a sign at every location. All of the hotels were ideal for our needs. The pick-ups were on sche...

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Nov 2022

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Excellent journey.

Excellent journey. Sue Hueque handled everything well, from picking us up...

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