Calafate Balcony: Spectacular Panoramic View of Lake Argentino with 4x4, Trekking or Zipline
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35 Ratings
El Calafate
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains with a 4x4, trekking, or zipline adventure to the Calafate Balcony. Choose your preferred activity and enjoy a delicious meal at the historic Huyliche ranch.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Calafate - PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE BALCONY OF EL CALAFATE
  • Lago Argentino - PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE BALCONY OF EL CALAFATE
What's Included
  • Harness and Helmet for zipline option.
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gloves and sunglasses must be brought to protect from wind and cold, specially on zipline option.
Additional Information

Traveling in 4x4 vehicles, we’ll head up Mount Huyliche and make our way to the Calafate Balconies – a breath-taking viewpoint for Lake Argentino, the Andes Mountains and the Patagonian Continental Ice.

Upon booking, it is mandatory to select one out of the three descending methods to Estancia Huyliche, please note that rates, timings and frequency are subject to seasonal changes.

Enjoy the FULL 4X4 descent on the southern face of the mountain for expansive views of the Stone Labyrinth and the Patagonian steppe, taking us to the summit’s highest balcony.

If you lean towards trekking, we offer a guided 90-minute journey on the North Face. Along this route, you get to explore caves and snap unforgettable photos with Lake Argentino in the background.

For thrill-seekers, we offer ZIPLINE descent through our exclusive 4 ZipLine circuit spanning 2,920 meters. Be mindful of the weight limitations: Maximum 100 kgs, Minimum 40 kgs.

All three activities conclude at the old Huyliche ranch house, where depending on the time of your reservation, a meal – be it lunch, snack or dinner, will be served.

Location
El Calafate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.3
(35 Ratings)
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Eduard_m
Apr 25, 2024
Southroad Calafate Experience - The experience was fantastic. The view of El Calafate city, lake and mountains were amazing. The guide was friendly . The Argentinian food during lunch was delicious!
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Olivaldolima
Feb 16, 2024
Unique adventure - Best and unique! They're very nice and the attractions are awesome. Try the zip line, it's great, so you wouldn't miss it, right?
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Dexter_p
Jan 3, 2024
Amazing Zipline - Local Guides really helpful (they speak good English as well) and Zip Line was also an amazing experience. Recommended if you want to do a short activity during the day.
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Vong_d
Dec 9, 2023
Great half day tour EL Calafate - I booked through Viator so initially there was a bit of confusion about the pick up point for the tour. Once that was straightened out everything went smoothly. I didn’t have a lot of time in El Calafate so this half day excursion was a good way to see some of the sites. The 4x4 ride was a bit bumpy but Nicholas our guide gave us a lot of great insight about the area. The view from the top was beautiful and the hiking portion was good also. Manuel guided us on the hike and shared a bit of knowledge about some of the plants we saw. The tour ended with a delicious lunch and wine. The guides made sure we were will taken care of the whole time and overall I really enjoyed the experience.
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Dave_c
Nov 21, 2023
Recommend the trip - Good evening trip. Wonderful views of lake from high points. Limited mobility friendly activity. Includes a dinner in a ranch type setting. Both the guide and the driver were two very pleasant persons. The guide took pains to explain the geology and history of the region.
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Nathalie_a
Sep 28, 2023
Great experience! - Highly recommend, the guides are super knowledgeable! The views and food is spectacular! I do however recommend booking through your hotel and trip advisor and viator do not communicate thoroughly with the staff and might not be able to prepare for the experience you wanted. Me encanto! Los guías te dan mucha información, los paisajes y la comida fue fenomenal. Recomiendo hacer la reserva por el hotel o una agencia de acá, porque trip advisor y viator no se comunican bien para cual experiencia quisieras de las 3 opciones.
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Mitch_b
Apr 1, 2024
Do the zip line rather than the trek - First the guides weee awesome. Juan Pablo “JP” was my guide for the trek and he was great however the tour itself was somewhat disappointing. I chose to do the trek rather than the zip line. Sounds like those who did the zip line or who ride with those doing the zip line got the true balconies experience whereas me doing the trek was essential a downhill walk with the same view so my recommendation is if you do this go for the zip line or just ride along.
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Kelly_m
Nov 5, 2023
Not worth it - Very expensive for what it was. Would not recommend. Guide was very nice, but boring. We did the 4x4 excursion
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Donald_y
Jan 2, 2024
Didn’t get picked up. - We were never picked up. Called and texted operator. Hope to get refunded. Please contact us for refund.
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Claudia
Dec 4, 2023
excursion sale that does not exist - They booked me and charged me for an excursion that they themselves later told me does not exist!! (I claimed it 5 minutes after they made the charge. THEY DON'T HAVE a zip line for a single person... but they charged me for it and they don't want to return the money!! I made the claim at CIVITATIS AND WITH THIS AGENCY AND NO ONE RESPONDS I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE MAY BE PROBLEMS, BUT SHOULD THEY RETURN THE MONEY OR IS IT A SCAM??
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