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Up into the mountainous area surrounding El Calafate, these provide stunning views of Lake Argentino, and, on a clear day, the top of Fitz Roy as well as the Torres del Paine. They also stop for refreshments and visit geological formations caused by glaciers known as the "Mexican hats".
Tour operator offering guided excursions to the Perito Moreno glacier. Specializes in ice trekking (Minitrekking and Big Ice), boat glacier tours (Safari Azul), and kayak expeditions on Lago Argentino.
The premier attraction in the area. Visit the Perito Moreno National Park where you can see the enormous glacier just meters away from you, and listen to the various sounds that the cracking ice makes 24/7. When a front wall of the glacier falls down, well, it is simply breathtaking! The glacier attracts huge crowds, but despite the numbers, the viewing platforms and easy trails (with quite a number of steps, though) make the visit and the observation comfortable and pleasant. Excursions to Perito Moreno glacier by bus, or use a recommended Argentine travel agency to arrange private trips for ice walking, drinking whiskey with glacier ice (best done in that order), among many other possible activities.