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The Balcones de Calafate Offroad excursion is ideal if you want to make the most of a morning or afternoon in El Calafate and discover its landscapes from above. On this tour, you’ll cross Cerro Williche aboard a 4x4 vehicle, with stops at natural viewpoints offering panoramic views of the city, Lake Argentino, and the Andes. To complete the experience, you’ll visit Estancia Huyliche, located at the foot of the mountain, where you’ll enjoy lunch or an afternoon snack surrounded by Patagonian nature. A perfect way to discover the vastness of the landscape and admire El Calafate from a different perspective.
Price
Adult12+ years
$ 150,000ARS
Child3 to 11 years
$ 120,000ARS
Infant0 to 2 years
Free
StartEnd
11:00 am2:30 pm
StartEnd
3:00 pm6:30 pm
Start at your hotel in El Calafate
Lunch at estancia post
- On some shifts
Snack at estancia post
- On some shifts
Visit to the Cerro Huyliche viewpoint
Guide throughout the excursion
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Optionals
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Availability
Highlights
1 / 2
Included
Included
Included
Food
Lunch, snack or dinner at Estancia Huyliche
Included
Lunch or dinner with empanada or soup, beef stew, brownie and drinks included. Snack with herbal teas, juices, homemade cakes and alfajores at the estancia post.
Good to know
It is recommended to dress in layers with comfortable and warm clothing (shirt, fleece, warm jacket), a hat, sun protection, sunglasses, and comfortable footwear.
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
El Calafate Balcony Offroad is an excellent half-day tour ideal to take advantage of a free morning or afternoon in El Calafate. You will travel in 4x4 vehicles to Cerro Williche which is located behind the city while you enjoy beautiful views of Calafate, Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains from the viewpoint at the top of the hill.
The tour starts from your hotel in El Calafate when we pick you up to complete a 35 kilometers journey above the line of hills located behind the city. The trail immerses us into steppe landscapes where we reach heights of up to 1050 meters above sea level and where you can marvel at the variety of vegetation at this height.
The first stop will be at a natural viewpoint where you can enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the main body of Lake Argentino. The tour offers views of The Andes and the accumulation zone of glaciers, the Boca del Diablo (narrowest part of the lake, towards the Upsala arm) and, if the sky is clear, you will see the Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre in Chalten. In some occasions you can see the flight of the condors that inhabit the area.
Later, you will take a short walk to the edge of the balconies, to then descend and visit Estancia Huyliche located at the base of the hill. The estancia is a historic cattle ranching establishment that dates back to the 1920s, the time of the historical events known as Rebel Patagonia. In the oldest house of the estancia lunch or a snack is served, which is included.
After the visit to Cerro Williche, its viewpoint and the estancia, you will return to your hotel in El Calafate.
Itinerary
Pick-up at hotel
4x4 tour
Arrival at Cerro Williche
Panoramic viewpoint
Labyrinth of Stones
Typical local food
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 capacity of the 4x4 vehicles?
The capacity of the 4x4 vehicles varies depending on the assigned unit: the SW4 has capacity for up to 7 passengers; the Ranger units for up to 9 passengers; the Ford 4000 for up to 15 passengers; the Atego for 27 passengers; and the Atego 35, along with the Axor 45, can transport up to 35 passengers.
What type of 4x4 vehicles are used?
The excursion is conducted in 4x4 vehicles specially prepared for the roads of the Patagonian steppe. The fleet consists of Toyota SW4, Ford Ranger, Ford 4000, Mercedes-Benz Atego and Mercedes-Benz Axor 45 vehicles. Vehicle assignment depends on the number of passengers and the operational logistics of each trip.
Where is the food offered?
The food is served in the barbecue area of Estancia Huyliche, a warm and welcoming space specially prepared to receive visitors.
Is the experience cancelled due to bad weather?
The excursion is not cancelled due to weather conditions, as it takes place in Patagonia, where changing weather is common. For this reason, it is recommended to follow the clothing guidelines to be prepared for any eventuality during the experience.
What kind of formations can be observed in the stone labyrinth?
During the tour, you can observe natural passageways, canyons, rock walls and curious rock formations, among which the characteristic "Mexican Hats" stand out, a unique geological formation that has become one of the symbols of the area. These curious figures, along with the panoramic views, make this stop a truly unique experience.
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