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8 Days in El Calafate: A Patagonian Adventure

Roxana RB

Roxana RB

3 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of El Calafate. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Trip to El Calafate

Day 1Tranquil Estancia and Enchanting Calafate
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$9

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$ 1

Estancia el Tranquilo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
11 - 14 min

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Cañadon Del Arroyo Calafate
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Secretaria De Turismo
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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CALTUR S.A.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Bocanada
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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Plazoleta Héroes de Malvinas
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Wine Tasting and Majestic Mountain Views
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$16

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$ 1

Casimiro Bigua Restaurant & Wine Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 11 min

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Cerro El Calafate
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
12 - 15 min

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El Quincho
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
Day 3Patagonian Delights and Toy Museum Wonders
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$24

Pantagonia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Intendencia Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Argentine Toy Museum
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Dulce Lugar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$7
Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Rural Charm
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$33

Restaurante Vera Cruz
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Estancia " La Anita"
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Parrilla Mi Viejo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Exploring History and Green Market Treasures
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$23

La Esquina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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MUSEO REGIONAL (MUNICIPAL)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Iglesia Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Centro de Interpretación Histórica Calafate
Museum tracing the natural history of Southern Patagonia, from dinosaur fossils to human artifacts.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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Green Market Patagonia
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
Day 6Glacial Wonders and Enchanting Cafés
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$27

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$ 1

Glaciarium Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
31 - 38 min

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Hoya Del Chingue
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum
Contemporary museum featuring educational exhibits on glaciers, plus a cocktail bar made of ice.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
15 - 18 min

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Indigo Sud Traslados
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Don Luis Manantiales
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
Day 7Adventure Parks and Pioneering Plazas
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$42

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$ 1

Los Amigos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
16 - 20 min

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Mountain Park
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$31
17 - 21 min

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Plaza de Los Pioneros
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Panko
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
Day 8Ancient Caves and Nature Reserves
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$33

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$ 1

Don Luis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
19 - 23 min

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Walichu tip (Cuevas Gualicho)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
20 - 24 min

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Reserva Laguna Nimez
Tranquil parkland offering sanctuary to many indigenous bird species, such as flamingos & swans.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$7

Budget breakdown: $207 In total

Activities & Food:$204
Transport:$3