Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips â all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
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So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.
Rio Gallegos is approximately 300 km (186 miles) from El Calafate, a journey of around 3.5 to 4 hours depending on road and weather conditions. It is roughly 260 km (161 miles) from Punta Arenas in Chile, which takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. These Patagonian roads are long and remote, so a private transfer makes a real difference â your driver handles the navigation so you can focus on the scenery rather than the logistics.
Yes â its location makes it a practical hub for reaching some of Patagonia's most compelling sites. Cabo Virgenes, with its vast penguin colony, is a popular half-day excursion from the city. The route toward El Calafate passes through open steppe scenery that is quintessentially Patagonian. For travelers connecting between Argentina and Chile, Rio Gallegos also sits along the main overland corridor between El Calafate and Punta Arenas, making it a natural stop rather than a detour.
A full day gives you enough time to cover the main highlights comfortably. The Museo Regional Provincial Padre Manuel Jesus Molina is a strong starting point for understanding the region's natural and cultural history. The cathedral and central plaza offer a pleasant walk through the city center. If wildlife is your priority, the nearby Reserva Provincial Cabo Virgenes â home to one of the largest Magellanic penguin colonies in Argentina â is worth planning around if time allows, sitting about 130 km (81 miles) south of the city.
Rio Gallegos is the capital of Santa Cruz Province and serves as a gateway to Patagonia's most dramatic landscapes. The city sits along the Gallegos River estuary, which is one of the best brown trout fishing destinations in the world and an important habitat for Magellanic penguins and other Patagonian wildlife. For travelers passing through on their way to or from El Calafate or Punta Arenas, a day trip here offers a genuine slice of Argentine Patagonia without the tourist crowds â think wind-swept coastal scenery, colonial architecture, and a regional museum that brings the area's pioneer history to life.
Rio Gallegos is one of the windiest cities in the world, with strong gusts possible year-round. Layered clothing is essential regardless of the season. Summer (December to February) offers the longest daylight hours and the mildest temperatures, making it the most practical time for a day trip with outdoor components. Winter days are short and cold, though the landscapes take on a stark, dramatic quality that appeals to travelers who prefer fewer crowds.
Patagonia's distances are vast and public transport options between major stops are limited in frequency and flexibility. A private Daytrip transfer means you travel on your own schedule, with a local driver who knows the routes and conditions. Unlike a bus, you can request a stop at a viewpoint or roadside landmark along the way â making the journey part of the experience rather than just time to endure before you arrive.
