El Calafate City Tour and Walichu Caves
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore El Calafate's charming streets
- Discover ancient rock art at Walichu Caves
- Learn about local history and culture
- Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Argentino
- Experience Patagonia's unique landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided city tour of El Calafate
- Visit to Walichu Caves
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will be able to see the footprints of the first men who walked these lands. A walk along the eaves and caves will allow you to observe rock paintings (originals and reproductions) as well as an exceptional view of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains.
You will observe, through a self-guided visit, the events of greatest historical relevance from the glaciations to the present.
Pass by: There will be a visit to the Coastal Walk and the Bahía Redonda, a few meters from the shore of Lake Argentino, where you can observe the abundant local bird life.
Meeting point
Start Location
El Calafate, Argentina
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in Spanish; consider language proficiency.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historical sites.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for hotel pickup and drop-off.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Mínimo de pasajeros para confirmar salida: 2 adultos
Traveler reviews
The Expert on his own.
Very good everything. A recommendation to make on your own the catwalks as one does it in time and enjoys more. Make omnibus terminal plus omnibus to Perito Moreno go in the morning and come back in the afternoon. Very good all-glacier excursion.
Not really an El Calafate city tour
The ~3 hour tour consisted of an explanatory walk by the lake with some rock paintings; an "Interpretive History Museum" of Patagonia that started with ancient geological and animal history of the region and concluded with a very radical, anti-European recounting of the mistreatment of the local indigenous population by the invading Europeans (which I largely agreed with); and a tour of some greenhouses with picking of different berries and a serving of local cold cuts, beer or sodas, and conversation. It was extremely convivial and unexpected.
Visitando Calafate
We visited the city of Calafate and its surroundings and loved it, being able to know the glaciers was unique. The city has several tours during the day, afternoon and night, to make the most of the city.
We were able to visit...
We were able to visit sites we’d have not seen on our own and learn some interesting history about Calafate.
I chose such a tour to see Laguna...
<p>I chose such a tour to see Laguna Nimez but then I realized it was not included. By the way the guide was very nice and suggested me a great restaurant for dinner with Laguna Nimez view.</p>