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The El Calafate Balcony Zipline excursion is ideal if you want to combine adventure with Patagonian landscapes and discover El Calafate from above. During the tour, you’ll visit Cerro Williche, located behind the city, and enjoy panoramic views of El Calafate and Lake Argentino. The most exciting moment comes with a descent on one of the longest ziplines in South America, a unique adrenaline-filled experience that ends at Estancia Huyliche, where you’ll enjoy lunch or an afternoon snack. An adventure to experience the Patagonian landscape from above and feel the rush at full speed.
Price
Adult12+ years
$ 190,000ARS
StartEnd
11:00 am2:30 pm
StartEnd
3:00 pm7:00 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
The excursion is available for people with a maximum weight of 100 kg.
It is recommended to dress in layers with comfortable and warm clothing (shirt, fleece, warm jacket), a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable footwear.
It is recommended to dress in layers with comfortable and warm clothing (shirt, fleece, warm jacket), a hat, sunscreen, 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 Zipline tour is a half-day excursion in which you visit the Cerro Williche, located behind the city of El Calafate. You will appreciate beautiful views of El Calafate and Lake Argentino while enjoying an exciting tour, ideal for adventure lovers. You will descend on one of the longest zip lines in South America enjoying maximum adrenaline to Estancia Huyliche where you will have lunch or snack.
The activity starts from your hotel in El Calafate to then ascend in 4x4 vehicles along the Huyliche mountain range until you reach a panoramic point on the intermediate balcony of the hill from where you can observe the Patagonian steppe, Lake Argentino and the city of El Calafate. There, you will be surrounded by unique rock formations from where you can appreciate the geological evolution of Southern Patagonia and the native fauna.
After getting off the vehicles, the guides will put on the equipment (harnesses, helmets) and explain how the zipline will go down, indicating the position to adopt and how to brake. The intermediate balcony of Cerro Williche is the starting point of the zipline circuit where the ultimate adventure begins.
To finish the excursion, you will descend Cerro Williche, experiencing maximum adrenaline through a circuit composed of three 500 m sections and one 1 km section, totaling 2,500 m of route. Upon reaching the estancia located at the base of the hill, you will have lunch or snack at this historic cattle establishment, witness of the Patagonia Rebelde. Then you will return to your hotel in El Calafate.
The activity starts from your hotel in El Calafate to then ascend in 4x4 vehicles along the Huyliche mountain range until you reach a panoramic point on the intermediate balcony of the hill from where you can observe the Patagonian steppe, Lake Argentino and the city of El Calafate. There, you will be surrounded by unique rock formations from where you can appreciate the geological evolution of Southern Patagonia and the native fauna.
After getting off the vehicles, the guides will put on the equipment (harnesses, helmets) and explain how the zipline will go down, indicating the position to adopt and how to brake. The intermediate balcony of Cerro Williche is the starting point of the zipline circuit where the ultimate adventure begins.
To finish the excursion, you will descend Cerro Williche, experiencing maximum adrenaline through a circuit composed of three 500 m sections and one 1 km section, totaling 2,500 m of route. Upon reaching the estancia located at the base of the hill, you will have lunch or snack at this historic cattle establishment, witness of the Patagonia Rebelde. Then you will return to your hotel in El Calafate.
Itinerary
Pick up at hotel
4x4 tour
Arrival at Cerro Williche
Panoramic viewpoint
Zipline descent
2500 zipline meters
Arrival at Estancia Huyliche
Lunch or snack
Return to 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 speed is reached during zip line descents?
It is not possible to determine a specific speed since it can vary according to different factors such as the passenger's weight, weather conditions and the wind behavior at the time of the activity.
Do I need to bring my own gloves or does the company provide specific technical safety gloves?
Technical gloves are not necessary as you will not come into contact with the cable. In cold weather, it is recommended to bring your own warm gloves as the company does not provide them.
How long is the wait between passengers for the zip line launch?
The time may vary depending on the number of participants and the group dynamics. Under normal conditions, it is approximately 2 minutes between the descent of one passenger and the exit of the next, allowing the activity to be carried out safely and in an orderly fashion.
Does the guide take photos during the descent that can later be purchased?
No. Professional photography services are not included in this activity. However, guides may occasionally take photos with their own devices upon request, although this is not an included or guaranteed service.
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