You pay Daniel for your private transfer in one of four ways: cash in Argentine pesos (the cash price), credit card with a 16.5% surcharge, US dollars at the day's exchange rate, or Pix via Mercado Pago (for travelers from Brazil), same price as card. Prices are per vehicle for up to 4 passengers. Park entry, boat trips and the El Chaltén fee are paid separately, never to Daniel.
Quick summary
| Daniel's transfers | Cash in pesos (cash price) · credit card +16.5% · US dollars at the day's rate · Pix via Mercado Pago, same price as card |
| How prices work | Fixed price per vehicle, up to 4 passengers · combos have a final price |
| Torres del Paine | Quoted in US dollars: from USD 1150 per vehicle · booked with a 50% deposit |
| Paid separately | Los Glaciares park entry, boat trips (at the pier), El Chaltén urban fee and CONAF entry (online) |
| What you get | A receipt for your booking |
| When it's arranged | On WhatsApp, before your trip |
How do you pay for a private transfer with Daniel?
There are four ways to pay, and all of them start from the same base: the cash price.
- Cash in Argentine pesos: this is the cash price.
- Credit card: the same amount plus a 16.5% surcharge.
- US dollars: at the day's exchange rate, worked out from the cash price.
- Pix via Mercado Pago (for travelers from Brazil), same price as card: a 16.5% surcharge.
Prices are fixed and per vehicle, for up to 4 passengers, and agreed before you get in the car. Groups of more than 4 passengers: contact us. We have a Hyundai H1 (up to 11 passengers) and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (15 to 19 passengers, depending on the unit); for larger groups we combine vehicles.
You settle how you'll pay on WhatsApp before the trip, so on the day there's nothing left to sort out. Daniel speaks Spanish and basic Portuguese, Italian and English. On WhatsApp we write to you in your language.
What does a transfer cost with each payment option?
Three examples at the current rate, per vehicle for up to 4 passengers:
| Transfer | Cash price (pesos) | Card (+16.5%) | US dollars (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport ↔ hotel (each way) | ARS 50,000 | ARS 58,250 | USD 34 |
| Perito Moreno Glacier, round trip with waiting time | ARS 190,000 | ARS 221,350 | USD 131 |
| El Chaltén Full Day (there and back the same day, driver waits) | ARS 320,000 | ARS 372,800 | USD 221 |
The dollar column is a guide: the actual amount uses the day's exchange rate. Combos, such as the airport plus the Glacier on the same day, are listed at their final price and can be paid in any of the same four ways.
What each service includes: airport transfer and Perito Moreno Glacier transfer.
How do you pay for the transfer to Torres del Paine?
Torres del Paine works differently. It is a full transfer that crosses the border, and it is quoted in US dollars: from USD 1150 per vehicle (up to 4 passengers). The final price is confirmed based on the number of passengers and your hotel.
To hold your date you leave a 50% deposit; Daniel confirms on WhatsApp how the rest is paid. Service details: El Calafate to Torres del Paine transfer.
What do I get when I book and pay?
You get a receipt with your booking details, so you have everything you agreed on at hand on the day of the trip.
Booking for clients of a travel agency or tour operator? See transfers for travel agencies and tour operators.
How much is Los Glaciares park entry, and how do you pay it?
Park entry is an official National Parks fee. It isn't part of the transfer and you don't pay it to Daniel: each visitor pays it separately when entering.
| Category | Official 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| General (foreign visitors) | ARS 50,000 |
| Argentine residents | ARS 25,000 |
| Santa Cruz province residents | ARS 8,000 |
| Students | ARS 15,000 |
Coming back within 72 hours? The second day costs half the rate. Rates in force since 1 June 2026; source: argentina.gob.ar/parquesnacionales/tarifas.
- Southern Zone (Perito Moreno Glacier): pay in person by card or in cash in pesos, or online.
- Northern Zone (El Chaltén): online only, by card only; cash is not accepted.
Categories, opening hours and passes in detail: Los Glaciares National Park entrance fee 2026.
Where do you pay for the boat trips at the glacier?
Safari Náutico and Safari Azul are run by Hielo y Aventura and paid per person at the Bajo de las Sombras pier. Daniel never charges for the boat trip: your transfer is still the Glacier round trip.
- Safari Náutico: ARS 80,000 per person, paid at the pier.
- Safari Azul (with calafate liqueur with glacier ice): ARS 140,000 per person, paid at the pier.
Is there anything to pay when you arrive in El Chaltén?
You may have to pay the Urban Use Tax (Tasa de Uso Urbano), a town charge for visitors who don't spend the night there. It is set at the equivalent of 2 litres of YPF premium petrol per person, so the peso amount follows fuel prices. You pay it through the channels the Municipality offers: its website or the QR code at the town entrance. Some people are exempt, such as Santa Cruz residents and children under 14.
Source: Ordinance 253/HCDCh/2024, El Chaltén Official Bulletin No. 61 (13 Dec 2024), checked on 17 Oct 2026.
If you go and come back the same day, Daniel lets you know before the trip whether it applies to you. Exemptions and the park charges in the Northern Zone: El Chaltén entrance fee 2026.
How do you pay for Torres del Paine park entry?
The CONAF entry pass is bought online only and in advance at pasesparques.cl. It isn't paid during the transfer or to Daniel.
| CONAF entry (foreign visitors) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Adult · day pass | CLP $32,400 |
| Adult · 2+ day pass | CLP $48,500 |
| Aged 13 to 17 · day pass | CLP $16,600 |
| Aged 13 to 17 · 2+ day pass | 2+ day pass: see the current rate at pasesparques.cl |
| Under 12: free | |
Rates in force since 1 May 2026 (CONAF pass system). Source: pasesparques.cl. These are official park fees, separate from the transfer.
Hi, I'm Daniel. I first came to El Calafate in 2006, fell in love with Patagonia and in 2012 moved here for good. In 2024 I started Transfer El Calafate by Jerez. Before every trip I tell you what is paid separately and where, so nothing catches you off guard.
Shall we plan your transfer?
Tell me your date, how many people are traveling, your hotel and how you'd like to pay. I'll confirm the price on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Daniel for park entry or the boat trip?
No. Daniel only charges for the transfer. Los Glaciares park entry is paid when you enter, and boat trips are paid per person at the Bajo de las Sombras pier.
What's the difference between paying cash and paying by card?
Paying cash in pesos gets you the cash price; paying by credit card adds a surcharge on top of it. In US dollars, the amount is worked out at the day's exchange rate.
Can I pay for my transfer in US dollars?
Yes, at the day's exchange rate. The Torres del Paine transfer is quoted directly in US dollars.
When do we agree on how I'll pay?
On WhatsApp, before the trip. That way, on the day of the transfer you already know the amount and how you'll pay it.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes. You get a receipt with your booking details.
Are combos paid any differently?
No. Combos have a final price and are paid the same way: cash in pesos (cash price), credit card with a surcharge, US dollars or Pix via Mercado Pago.
Can I pay cash in El Chaltén?
The park charge in the Northern Zone is online only and by card. The Urban Use Tax is paid on the municipal website or with the QR code at the town entrance.