- El Calafate - This tour begins with the pick up from the hotels at the agreed time.
- Walichu Caves - Relax into your air-conditioned coach or minivan and enjoy the views over the untouched landscapes on route to Walichu Caves. After roughly 30 minutes, arrive at the ancient caves on the shores of Lake Argentino. Marvel at the spectacular milky-blue lake, and follow the trail (own expense) to gaze at the aeons-old rock paintings. Admire the recreated and authentic depictions of humans and animals, and learn from a local guide how they date back around 4,000 years to Paleolithic times and were probably originated created by pre-Tehuelche hunter-gatherers.
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Lago Argentino - Next, drive back to El Calafate for a panoramic sightseeing tour. Drive past the early 20th-century buildings and homes built by its first settlers, as well as the main plaza, church and other landmarks as your guide details the town’s early beginnings.
We will see the Coastal Walk, which is close to the Lago Argentino coast. - El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - Finish at the El Calafate Historical Intepretation Center. Explore this informative museum independently (own expense) and uncover the area’s history, wildlife and geology. See the bones of dinosaurs that roamed here millennia ago, and trace the formation of Patagonia’s glaciers and story of the Tehuelche peoples who lived here for centuries before the arrival of colonizers.
Either end your tour here to stay on at the museum cafe or souvenir shop, or finish your trip with a hotel drop-off.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Use of binoculars at Laguna Nimez
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Embark on a journey of discovery in El Calafate as you explore the ancient rock illustrations of Patagonia’s first inhabitants on this 3-hour guided tour. Enjoy comfortable travel in an air-conditioned bus to the picturesque shores of Lake Argentino where the Walichu Caves are located. These caves house rock artworks estimated to be around 4,000 years old. A tour of historical El Calafate will follow, offering a chance to spot flamingos and other bird species at Laguna Nimez. Finish the excursion with a visit to the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center to gain insights on the region’s fascinating history, geology, its people and its glaciers.
- IMPORTANT: If you wish to cancel your tour, please note that no refund will be granted from the 24th of December to the 02nd of January. All sales are final between those dates.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.