El Calafate Balcony ATV Trip

9,3 (182 avis)

Day trip Full day trips

Guide en: Espagnol, Anglais

Description

During this exciting ATV excursion to the scenic spots of El Calafate, you'll encounter breathtaking natural attractions such as Argentino Lake, the Stone Labyrinth, and the Stone of the Hats.

Tour Overview

At the designated time, we will pick you up from your accommodation and embark on an adventurous ATV journey through the Huyliche mountain range, leading us to the mesmerizing balconies of El Calafate. As we ascend to an impressive altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level, prepare to be captivated by the stunning panoramas of the Andes Mountains, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the vast steppe, and Lake Argentino.

After pausing for memorable photographs at Cerro Huyliche, we will proceed with a brief hike down to the El Calafate Balconies. Here, we will engage in an informative session, delving into the rich geography and geology surrounding Cerro Fitz Roy, Lake Argentino, the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier, and various other natural marvels found in the area.

Subsequently, we will make our way back down the mountainside in the off-road ATV and visit Estancia Huyliche, a historic cattle ranch established in the 1920s. Here, you will learn about its fascinating history before taking a well-deserved break for lunch or a snack, depending on whether you have chosen the morning or afternoon experience.

The lunch and dinner menus feature delicious options including a meat empanada, beef casserole, chocolate brownie, mineral water, juice, and a glass of Santa Julia Malbec red wine, with a possibility to upgrade to a Premium wine. For the snack, you can enjoy coffee, tea, and juice paired with homemade cake, scones, and pastries. Additionally, gluten-free options are available, such as pumpkin soup, lentil stew, and brownie, along with vegetarian selections that comprise an empanada, vegetable stew, and brownie.

After an enriching 4-hour exploration, we will return to El Calafate, where you will be taken back to your hotel.

Hotel Pickup Information

We will meet you at your hotel in El Calafate at the following scheduled times:

April - September: 11 am (lunch included) or 3 pm (snack included)
October - March: 10 am (lunch included), 3 pm (snack included), or 6 pm (dinner included)

Inclus

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by 4x4
English–speaking guide
Lunch or dinner (depending on chosen time)

Non inclus

Premium wine upgrade

Politique d'annulation

Rimborso del 50% se cancelli almeno 48 ore prima (heure locale)

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (heure locale)

Accessibilité

Not wheelchair accessible.

Informations importantes

We'll pick you up at the hotel in El Calafate that you indicated upon booking. The following are the pickup times:

April - September: 11 am (with lunch) or at 3 pm (with a snack)
October - March: 10 am (with lunch) or at 3 pm (with a snack) or at 6 pm (with dinner)

Recommended equipment

We recommend bringing a waterproof or thermal jacket or coat, trekking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and a small backpack.

Restrictions

This activity is not suitable for pregnant women; people with functional or organic deterioration diseases; people with heart or balance problems; people with disabling coordination and motor diseases or spine or neck problems; people over 75 years of age; children under 6 years of age and people who are overweight.