Spend less on your trip to El Calafate

Saving money is never too much. Who doesn’t want to travel economically? That’s why we want to share with you some recommendations that will allow you to spend less on your trip to El Calafate and, likewise, enjoy this wonderful city of the Patagonia Argentina and its imposing Perito Moreno Glacier.

We’re talking about a place so fascinating and exotic it has become one of the most touristic destinations in our country and, perhaps, one of the most expensive too. However, that’s no impediment to exploring it with a cheap trip. Undoubtedly, the key is not to overspend. Let’s see how to do it.The first thing is to define your budget and know how much money you have for your trip to El Calafate. In this way, you can set the duration of your holiday and everything you contemplate: excursions, walks or tours, flights –round trip–, food and accommodation. Once you have an idea of the needed budget, you’ll also have a good grip on your wallet.

HIRE TOUR PACKAGES

The tour packages offered by travel agencies are presented as one of the most feasible options to save since they give you the opportunity of adjusting it to your needs. Experts will put together an itinerary to suit you after previously studying options, comparing prices and even getting good rates.

Remember that among the advantages of booking travel packages with travel agencies to El Calafate, is the fact that you can take advantage of super accessible prices and sometimes special discounts, understanding that these places have agreements with airlines, hotel chains and other places for lodging. So you’ll be able to access very attractive offers.

The best thing is that they include everything you need for your vacation. From plane tickets and transfers, to accommodation for which you have many options of “good, beautiful and cheap” hotels. Also excursions with food, which will allow you to save a significant expense in some restaurant during your departure.

BOOK IN ADVANCE

Booking in advance is another great alternative to spend less on your trip to El Calafate, not for nothing many take this option. It turns out that this way you can obtain lower prices and even promotions. Commuters often know well that prices increase the closer we are to the date of travel, especially in case of flights.

TRAVELLING IN LOW SEASON, WINTER IN EL CALAFATE

Visiting El Calafate in winter will allow you to save a lot and, likewise, enjoy Los Glaciares. It’s the low season in this destination, considering that not all travelers like the low temperatures during this time. The influx of tourists decrease and, with this, so do prices. We are talking about up to 30% less overall: hotels, restaurants… all lower their rates!

SAVE WITHOUT MISSING OUT ON GASTRONOMY

Like everything in this region, the gastronomy of Calafate is exquisite and it would be unfair not to taste it. Although it traditionally stands out for its roast lamb and hot chocolate,there are so many other options ofdishes. Prices, as everywhere, vary by level of service, elegance and type of food.

The secret is to find a good and economically accessible place. There are luxurious and exquisite restaurants, others more modest but equally recognized for their good food. Other options such as pizzerias and cafes.

The key is to search and, so you don’t waste valuable time on your trip on that, you can research from now on, online, through Yelp. It is a platform that will help you locate restaurant options, based on the experience of those who have already been their customers. Their reviews and how they rate the service will help you choose faster and more timely.

This could be applied in case of lunch, as the main meal of the day; considering that travel packages include breakfast. However, another option to save on food during your trip to El Calafate is by shopping for cooking in the hotel, cabin or apartment where you are staying, as long as the place allows you.

In that sense, you just have to invest a little of your time in some supermarket in the city. There are also many takeaway houses with affordable rates that will help you spend less on your trip to El Calafate.

STAYING NEAR THE CIVIC CENTER OF EL CALAFATE

Staying near the civic center of El Calafate will always be beneficial for your pocket. You have everything closer by walking, so you’ll save yourself a lot by traveling on buses or taxis. This in case you have not contracted a travel package that includes transfers or want to make some exit –on your own– to the shopping area, either to visit its shops, restaurants or some museum. In short, it’s a great alternative to spend less on your trip to El Calafate.

ADVISING ON EXCURSIONS

Advising on excursions is important to make the most of your time without making unnecessary expenses. The idea is to hire a complete walk, which allows you to combine the most important attractions of a certain place in Calafate and simplify costs.

Hiring the direct tour at the destination, on your own and without prior advice can be more expensive. Not only for the total sum for each walk hired individually, but for lack of prior information that you may have of the place. Schedules can make you think you can take two rides the same day when, actually, the journey between them won’t allow you, ending up wasting time and money.

Otherwise, you hire the excursions with travel agencies. Beyond offering you itineraries that have already been tested and guarantee your enjoyment on every ride, our travel experts manage financing plans and even special package rates that we also adapt to your tastes and needs.As a example, if you want to perform a Minitrekking on the Perito Moreno glacier,you should also consider visiting the area of walkways and sailing on the south arm of Argentino Lake; it is necessary to reach the point from which you climb the glacier.

Basing on this, it’s appropriate to consult our travel specialists. Remember that there are age restrictions and limited quotas that cannot be contracted within Los Glaciares National Park. Send us a whatsapp, it will be a pleasure to clarify your doubts and provide you with all the advice you need towards your goal of spending less on your trip to El Calafate.

Furthermore, we can show you travel package options. There are for all tastes, so surely some can be adjusted to what you are looking for. You can also take a look at the 5 best itineraries to travel to El Calafate.

Specifically talking about accommodation, you can consult alternatives in the 10 best hotels in El Calafate. There you will find 3*, 4* and 5* hotels overlooking Argentino Lake or in the heart of the city. You can also check out featured accommodation options on Airbnb, which is a platform that offers you competitively priced rentals.

Follow these tips and check that you can actually spend less on your trip to El Calafate!