El Calafate
Cerro Castillo: Viewpoints and Condors
$ 390,000ARS
$ 600,000ARS
35% OFF
Free transfer from airport
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The Cerro Castillo: Viewpoints and Condors excursion is ideal if you’d like to enjoy an exclusive experience combining adventure, nature, and gastronomy from El Calafate. The day begins with a navigation across Lake Argentino from Puerto Punta Bandera to Estancia Cerro Castillo, where you’ll explore the landscapes aboard UTV vehicles and take part in a guided trek to Juliet Waterfall. You’ll also enjoy a Patagonian lunch and a visit to the Condorera, an impressive cliff where you may see condors flying at low altitude and take in magnificent views of Lake Argentino. This tour is a different way to discover Patagonia through diverse landscapes and perspectives.
Price
Adult3+ years
$ 390,000ARS
StartEnd
8:45 am5:00 pm
Condor watching
Refreshments and Patagonian lunch
Bilingual guide
Equipment for UTV use
Souvenir from Cerro Castillo
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Optionals
Transfer from your hotel to the port
$ 100,000ARS
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Recommended
Availability
Highlights
1 / 2
Included
Included
Included
Included
Food
Snack and lunch menu
Included
Snack with coffee, tea, cereal bars and fruit. Lunch with Patagonian charcuterie board, empanada, steak cooked on a disc grill with vegetables, brownie and drinks included at a estancia's post.
Good to know
It is recommended to bring waterproof jacket, thermal clothing, trekking boots, hat, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
When booking this tour,
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
Free airport transfer
Book any tour with us and the transfer is on us, so planning your trip is much simpler.
How does the benefit work?This benefit applies to the arrival leg, covering the transfer from El Calafate airport to your hotel in the city. Please note that it does not include the return trip to the airport. You will be able to enter your flight details and arrange the transfer in the next step.
Description
Cerro Castillo: Viewpoints and Condors is a full-day tour ideal for those who want to experience Patagonia in an active and authentic way, combining navigation, a UTV ride and a 1-hour trek in a virtually unexplored natural environment. The experience is carried out with a maximum group size of 15 people, ensuring personalized attention and a deeper connection with the surroundings.
From El Calafate, the excursion begins with a boat tour across Lake Argentino to Estancia Cerro Castillo, where the journey continues in off-road vehicles (UTVs) and along guided trails leading to landscapes of great scenic impact. The experience is completed with a Patagonian lunch and a visit to the Condorera.
If the tour is booked with transfer from El Calafate, you will be picked up at your hotel to begin the 48 km journey to Port Punta Bandera, from where the boat departs at 8:45 a.m. After approximately 30 minutes of navigation, you arrive at Bahia San Hernesto and continue by Overland vehicle to Estancia Cerro Castillo, located at 45 km from El Calafate and bordering Los Glaciares National Park.
From the estancia’s main buildings, after a snack and an informative and safety briefing, the tour continues in off-road vehicles (UTVs) for 6 people, including the guide who drives. During this part of the excursion, mountain roads between Cerro Castillo and Cerro Hobler are traversed. This route allows you to enjoy high-altitude landscapes, valleys and unique geological formations until reaching the starting point of the guided, low-difficulty trek.
The walk, through forests and wetlands, leads to the Juliet Waterfall, which offers one of the most striking settings in the area. After the trek, there is a stop at the Juliet Waterfall Refuge, where a Patagonian lunch is enjoyed, ideal for recharging energy and sharing the experience.
After lunch, the excursion continues to the Condorera, a unique viewpoint in Argentina to see condors in full flight, one of the most iconic and thrilling sights of southern Argentina.
At the end of the excursion, the return journey begins by navigating back to Port Punta Bandera, once again taking in the lake and the Patagonian landscape that accompanies the entire tour. At 5:00 p.m., arrival at Port Punta Bandera takes place, followed by the return to your hotel in El Calafate, closing a spectacular day of exploration, nature and adventure.
From El Calafate, the excursion begins with a boat tour across Lake Argentino to Estancia Cerro Castillo, where the journey continues in off-road vehicles (UTVs) and along guided trails leading to landscapes of great scenic impact. The experience is completed with a Patagonian lunch and a visit to the Condorera.
If the tour is booked with transfer from El Calafate, you will be picked up at your hotel to begin the 48 km journey to Port Punta Bandera, from where the boat departs at 8:45 a.m. After approximately 30 minutes of navigation, you arrive at Bahia San Hernesto and continue by Overland vehicle to Estancia Cerro Castillo, located at 45 km from El Calafate and bordering Los Glaciares National Park.
From the estancia’s main buildings, after a snack and an informative and safety briefing, the tour continues in off-road vehicles (UTVs) for 6 people, including the guide who drives. During this part of the excursion, mountain roads between Cerro Castillo and Cerro Hobler are traversed. This route allows you to enjoy high-altitude landscapes, valleys and unique geological formations until reaching the starting point of the guided, low-difficulty trek.
The walk, through forests and wetlands, leads to the Juliet Waterfall, which offers one of the most striking settings in the area. After the trek, there is a stop at the Juliet Waterfall Refuge, where a Patagonian lunch is enjoyed, ideal for recharging energy and sharing the experience.
After lunch, the excursion continues to the Condorera, a unique viewpoint in Argentina to see condors in full flight, one of the most iconic and thrilling sights of southern Argentina.
At the end of the excursion, the return journey begins by navigating back to Port Punta Bandera, once again taking in the lake and the Patagonian landscape that accompanies the entire tour. At 5:00 p.m., arrival at Port Punta Bandera takes place, followed by the return to your hotel in El Calafate, closing a spectacular day of exploration, nature and adventure.
Itinerary
7:30
Pick-up at hotel
47 km distance
8:45
Boarding at the port
30 minutes navigation
Estancia Cerro Castillo
UTV ride
Trekking to Juliet Waterfall
Patagonian lunch
Condor Viewpoint
Condor sighting
17:00
Return to the port
Return to El Calafate
18:00
Drop off at hotel
Included ActivitiesOptional ActivitiesTimings, order, and activities may vary based on the day's organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.What is the terrain like where UTVs drive on?
The excursion travels along mountain paths through the valley of the Castillo and Hobler hills. The terrain features curves, gentle slopes and uneven sections typical of a Patagonian natural environment, providing an adventurous experience without being extreme.
Can people with neck or back problems participate?
This activity is not recommended for people with neck or back problems, or conditions that could be aggravated by sudden movements, vibrations, or the uneven terrain.
Is any type of weather protection provided while using the UTVs?
Since UTVs are open vehicles, helmets, goggles, and rain gear are provided for each passenger who wishes to use them, offering greater comfort and protection from wind, dust, and weather conditions that may arise during the excursion.
Does the trekking trail have a slope or unstable terrain?
Yes, the trail has moderate slopes typical of mountain terrain, so it is considered moderately difficult. It does not require technical experience, but a reasonable level of fitness for walking on natural terrain is necessary. The stability of the terrain can vary depending on weather conditions.
How long do you stay at the viewpoint for condor watching?
The stay at the condor nesting viewpoint is approximately 30 minutes.
For condor watching, is it recommended to bring binoculars?
The guide has binoculars that he shares with visitors during the activity. Therefore, it is not essential to bring your own binoculars. However, those who wish may bring their own for a more personalized viewing experience.
Is there anywhere at the port to buy last-minute supplies before boarding?
No, however the excursion includes food (snack, main course, drinks, desserts).
Is the experience cancelled due to bad weather?
The tour normally proceeds under most weather conditions. However, in the event of very strong winds, the schedule may be delayed to ensure a better experience and greater safety for visitors.
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