Most travelers arriving in El Calafate spend their entire trip jumping between different drivers, group buses and confusing apps. You don't have to. Hiring a private driver — one person who knows the area, speaks your language, and adapts to your pace — turns Patagonia from a logistics puzzle into the trip you actually came for.
Your driver
Daniel Jerez
I was born and raised in El Calafate. I've been driving travelers through Patagonia since 2012. I'll meet you at the airport with a sign, drive you to the glacier, wait while you trek El Chaltén, and bring you back at sunset. Same driver the whole trip — no surprises, no rotating staff.
🌍 English 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇧🇷 Portuguese
What I actually do
It's not just driving. Here's what travelers get when they hire me as their private driver in El Calafate.
✈️Airport transfers
I wait at arrivals with your name on a sign. Flight monitored in real time. If you're delayed, I'm still there — at no cost.
From $35.000 per vehicle
🧊Perito Moreno Glacier
Pickup at your hotel, scenic drive to the glacier, I wait while you explore the boardwalks. Boat tours can be added if you want.
From $150.000 per vehicle
🏔️El Chaltén Full Day
Early pickup, scenic stops along Ruta 40, I wait all day while you trek to Laguna de los Tres or Laguna Torre, then bring you back at sunset.
From $310.000 per vehicle
🏡Estancia & remote spots
Estancia Nibepo Aike for cabalgatas and asado, Río Mitre for fishing, Punta Walichu for cave paintings. I take you where group tours don't.
Custom pricing
🗓️Multi-day itineraries
Same driver, every day of your trip. I learn your hotel, your pace, your interests. Ideal for 3-7 day Patagonia visits.
Quoted per itinerary
🎫Logistics & tickets
I help coordinate boat tours, restaurant reservations and park tickets — so you don't have to juggle 5 different bookings.
Included in service
Why hire a private driver
In Patagonia, the difference between a stressful trip and an unforgettable one often comes down to logistics. A private driver eliminates the friction.
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Your schedule, not theirs
No fixed group departures. Want to leave at 6 AM to catch the sunrise? Done. Want to stay an extra hour at the glacier? No problem.
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Just you in the vehicle
No sharing with strangers, no stops at other hotels. Direct, exclusive, comfortable. Especially valuable after long-haul flights.
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Flight tracking included
If your flight is delayed, I already know. The pickup adjusts automatically — and there's no surcharge for waiting.
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Scenic stops on the way
I know where to pull over for the best photos: the lookout points, the lagoons with flamingos, the spots with condors overhead.
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Real local context
I tell you the history, the geology, the political shifts that shaped Patagonia. Not a script — just real conversation.
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Fixed pricing, no surprises
You know the exact price before you book. No meter, no surge pricing, no hidden fees. Cash, credit card or USD.
💡The math nobody mentions: For 3-4 travelers, hiring me as a private driver costs less per person than booking individual group tours — and you get total flexibility, an exclusive vehicle, and a single point of contact for the whole trip.
The vehicles
Three options depending on group size and luggage. All clean, well-maintained, with AC and bottled water.
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Toyota Etios
Up to 4 pax
Compact and comfortable. Perfect for couples and small families. Standard luggage included.
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Hyundai H1 Van
Up to 7 pax
Spacious van for larger groups. Generous luggage capacity. Ideal for families or groups of friends.
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Jeep Premium
Up to 4 pax
For travelers who want a step-up experience. Premium comfort, perfect for longer rides to El Chaltén.
What travelers say
Daniel was waiting at the airport with a sign, helped with our luggage, and made the entire week feel effortless. We hired him for the glacier, then El Chaltén, then a final day at Nibepo Aike. Same driver, same vehicle, total trust. Highly recommended.
🇺🇸Sarah K.
San Francisco, USA
Excellent English, clean vehicle, on-time pickup at every step of our 4-day Patagonia trip. Daniel knows the area inside and out and made sure we never missed a sunset or a viewpoint. Worth every peso.
⚠️High-season heads up (December-February): Calendar fills up fast. Book at least 2-3 weeks in advance if you're traveling during peak season — especially for multi-day itineraries.
