El Calafate
Native Experience: Lakes and Caverns
$ 180,000ARS
$ 210,000ARS
14% OFF
Free transfer from airport
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On the Nativo Experience: Lakes and Caves excursion departing from El Calafate, you’ll discover the history of the Tehuelche people through a 4x4 journey across unique Patagonian landscapes and ancient rock paintings. On this adventure with an anthropological and historical focus, you’ll enjoy spectacular views from the cliffs before reaching a natural cave, where you’ll enjoy lunch or dinner surrounded by a unique setting.
Price
Adult13+ years
$ 180,000ARS
Child3 to 12 years
$ 144,000ARS
Infant0 to 2 years
Free
StartEnd
11:00 am2:00 pm
StartEnd
5:00 pm8:00 pm
The schedule may change
Start at your hotel in El Calafate
Dinner in cave
- On some shifts
Lunch in cave
- On some shifts
Guide throughout the excursion
Visit to Walichu Caves and Mirador del Lago Argentino
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Optionals
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Availability
Highlights
1 / 2
Included
Included
Included
Food
Lunch or dinner in a cave
Included
Lamb stew in country bread served in a cave overlooking the lake.
Good to know
It is recommended to bring warm clothing (a thermal shirt, fleece, and a warm jacket), comfortable footwear, gloves, and a hat. The meal is served inside a cave that, although adapted for visitors and sheltered from the rain, can be very cold.
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
The Nativo Experience tour is a half day excursion that takes place in 4x4 vehicles along the shore of Lake Argentino within Punta Walichu Nature Reserve. It is an ideal excursion for the arrival or departure day from El Calafate. The tour offers a historical and anthropological perspective on humankind's past in these lands.
The Nativo Experience: Lakes and Caves tour focuses on the history of explorers' first contacts with the Tehuelches (native people of the area). On the excursion, you'll cross cliffs with incredible views of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains.
After being picked up from your hotel in El Calafate by 4x4 vehicle, you'll head to Punta Walichu Nature Reserve, where you'll stop at the cliffs overlooking Lake Argentino. From there, you'll have magnificent views of the surrounding area and the Andes Mountains.
Afterward, you will visit the Punta Walichu caves, located on the shores of Lake Argentino, where you can appreciate and interpret rock art. You will then have lunch or dinner while enjoying a unique experience that will transport you back to the distant years of the first explorers. If you book the evening tour, you will enjoy one of the 10 best skies in the world for stargazing.
After lunch or dinner, you will return to your hotel in El Calafate after an incredible tour where you enjoyed unique views and learned about history and anthropology.
The Nativo Experience: Lakes and Caves tour focuses on the history of explorers' first contacts with the Tehuelches (native people of the area). On the excursion, you'll cross cliffs with incredible views of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains.
After being picked up from your hotel in El Calafate by 4x4 vehicle, you'll head to Punta Walichu Nature Reserve, where you'll stop at the cliffs overlooking Lake Argentino. From there, you'll have magnificent views of the surrounding area and the Andes Mountains.
Afterward, you will visit the Punta Walichu caves, located on the shores of Lake Argentino, where you can appreciate and interpret rock art. You will then have lunch or dinner while enjoying a unique experience that will transport you back to the distant years of the first explorers. If you book the evening tour, you will enjoy one of the 10 best skies in the world for stargazing.
After lunch or dinner, you will return to your hotel in El Calafate after an incredible tour where you enjoyed unique views and learned about history and anthropology.
Itinerary
Pick-up at hotel
4x4 tour
Panoramic viewpoint visit
Views from Lake Argentino
Rock paintings
2000 a.c. Tehuelches paintings
Food inside the cave
Lamb stew
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.Does the 4x4 route include any very bumpy sections?
The route combines paths with some sections of uneven terrain typical of the Patagonian steppe, but it's not considered an strenuous experience. The changes in elevation and terrain are all part of the adventure.
Are the cave paintings original?
Yes. The cave paintings seen during the tour are original and were created by the ancient Tehuelche people. Some are estimated to date back to approximately 2000 BC.
What is the capacity of the 4x4 vehicle?
The number of passengers per vehicle depends on the unit assigned for the route, with a capacity between 7 and 22 passengers per vehicle.
What is the temperature like inside the cave where the food is prepared?
Although the food is served inside a cave adapted for tourism, the temperature can still be low. For this reason, it is recommended to follow the provided clothing guidelines.
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