CALAFATE: Panoramic tour: The best balconies of Calafate
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Overview
Adventure aboard jeeps, making scheduled stops of El Calafate, The Lago Argentino, and The Andes. You'll enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central part of Lake Argentino. The tour offers stunning views of the Andes Mountains and the glacier accumulation zone, leading towards the Boca del Diablo. If the weather is clear, you might even catch sight of the Fitz Roy and Torre mountains in El Chaltén. Keep an eye out for the magnificent flight of the Condors, a truly unforgettable sight. For those looking for an even more immersive experience, choose our BALCON & QUAD EXPERIENCE option. Ride on Quads for an 8 km journey into the heart of Cerro Huyliche. Throughout the entire journey, our guides will accompany you, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. After an hour of travel in a 4WD vehicle, we'll arrive at the starting point for the Quad adventure, the Quads allow you to explore the ancient geography and discover the most picturesque corners of Cerro Huyliche.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (2) Options Available
Option(s)
Travesía in Trekker - 4 x 4
Pickup included
Starting from
$175
Option(s)
BALCON & QUAD EXPERIENCE
Pickup included
Starting from
$250
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Transfers from your Hotel located at Calafate
- Bottled water
- If you choose option BALCON & QUAD EXPERIENCE: 30 minutes of Quads tour
- Hotel located at downtown areas of Calafate pickup and drop-off
- Guide in Spanish / English
- Excursion in 4WD
- The service includes lunch or dinner depending on the time you select
What's not Included
- Gratuities
- Entry to Los Glaciares National Park - Price subject to change.
- Option BALCON & QUAD EXPERIENCE: minimun 16 years old
Cancellation Policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This service is non-refundable for cancellations made within 4 days in advance of the service date. However, if you need to change your booking, such as adjusting the number of participants, changing the date, or requesting a refundable cancellation, we can accommodate your request as long as it's made at least 4 days before the service date
- With two daily departures, the excursion starts from the hotels of El Calafate and completes a journey of 35 kilometers on the line of hills behind the village. The trail takes us through landscapes that marvel at its varied vegetation of height. It reaches up to 1050 meters above the sea. There, the first stop is a natural viewpoint where passengers enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the Argentino Lake .
- In the background, the unforgettable and imposing framework of the Andes Mountains, and time to time, during the route, clients will enjoy views of the accumulation zone of the glaciers, towards Boca del Diablo (narrowest part of the lake, towards the Upsala arm) . Sometimes it is even possible to see the Fitz Roy and Torre hills in El Chaltén and, with some luck, the condor, master of the Patagonian skies, may be seen in his long plan. A unique show.
- If you choose option with QUAD EXPERIENCE : Our guides accompany you throughout the whole trip. After an hour of travel in 4WD, we arrive at the starting point of the crossing in “Quads“. With the necessary technical equipments already prepared, you begin a route of 8 km towards the heart of the Hill. The Quads allow you to enter into ancient geography and penetrate the most attractive corners of Cerro Huyliche.
- Option BALCON & QUAD EXPERIENCE: minimun 16 years old to do this option for this activity
- Option ON SNOWMOBILE EXPERIENCE: minimun 8 years old to do this option for this activity
- Menu: 1 braised beef empanada. • Guanaco stew or Chicken Milanesa Napolitana with french fries or salad. Vegetarian option: • 1 vegetable empanada. • Vegetarian lentil stew. Dessert: Cheese and jam. Includes 1 non-alcoholic beverage per person
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