4×4 Balcones de Calafate
Date
September to June - Every day (except Tuesdays)
Starting time
10:00 AM or 3:00 PM Pick-up at the hotel 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Trip duration
3 hours
Location
Balcones, El Calafate.
Period of the day
Morning, Afternoon
Season
Whole year
Booking
Itinerary
A wonderful tour for those who want to visit the most interesting viewpoints in El Calafate and also discover an important archaeological site in the region! We will admire the beautiful Lake Argentino, the Andes Mountains and their glaciers, including the famous Boca del Diablo. We may even catch a glimpse of FitzRoy and the Tower in Chalten! One of the most beautiful landscapes in Argentine Patagonia!
We conclude the tour by visiting a millions-year-old archaeological site!
We depart from the hotel in El Calafate heading towards the beautiful mountains in the region.
We drive along the stunning Lake Argentino, the largest and southernmost Patagonian lake, with its glacial blue color.
During the journey, our guide provides information about geology, local fauna, and flora so we can appreciate the beauty around us.
We stop at a viewpoint with a panoramic view of El Calafate, where we can see the city and the vast Lake Argentino.
Continuing, we have an incredible view of the Andes Mountains and their glacier glaciers. We can even see the famous tourist spot called Boca del Diablo, an arm of the lake that reaches close to the Upsala Glacier.
On a clear day, we can see the breathtaking peaks of FitzRoy and the Tower of El Chalten. At this point, we may also spot condors, one of the largest birds on Earth.
Finally, we reach the Stone Labyrinth formed 85 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period.
At the end, we enjoy a delicious snack to wrap up the tour with a golden key and the certainty that we will have fallen in love with Argentine Patagonia!
This tour is suitable for all ages.
Observations
In case the chosen date is unavailable, the day and/or time may be subject to changes.
Wear comfortable and warm clothing to protect yourself from the cold wind.
Bring water.
Include
- Round trip transfer to the hotel.
- Snacks (pie and hot chocolate).
- Guide.
Children policy
- Children from 0 to 3 years old do not pay.
- Children aged 4 to 11 years old receive a 20% discount.
- 12 years and older pay the regular price, no discount.
Cancellation Policy
- In case the tour cannot be conducted due to weather conditions, it can be rescheduled for another date or the full payment will be refunded. Cancellation request with at least 48 hours' notice: 50% refund. Cancellation request with less than 48 hours' notice: no refund.
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