El Calafate City Sightseeing Tour Including Walichu Caves
At a glance
El Calafate City Sightseeing Tour Including Walichu Caves is a 3h guided experience in El Calafate, Argentina, operated by Tangol. Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $203 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Punta Walichu fee.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Get under the skin of El Calafate and see the ancient rock paintings of Patagonia’s earliest settlers on this 3-hour sightseeing tour. Traveling in an air-conditioned coach, drive to the shores of beautiful Lake Argentino to visit the Walichu Caves, home to rock paintings believed to date back 4,000 years. Next, enjoy a panoramic tour of El Calafate Old Town, and visit the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center to learn about the area’s incredible history, geology, peoples and glaciers.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Punta Walichu fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
This tour begins with the pick up from the hotels at the agreed time.
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Stop 2 · 1h
Relax into your air-conditioned coach or minivan and enjoy the views over the untouched landscapes on route to Walichu Caves. After roughly 30 minutes, arrive at the ancient caves on the shores of Lake Argentino. Marvel at the spectacular milky-blue lake, and follow the trail (own expense) to gaze at the aeons-old rock paintings. Admire the recreated and authentic depictions of humans and animals, and learn from a local guide how they date back around 4,000 years to Paleolithic times and were probably originated created by pre-Tehuelche hunter-gatherers.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Next, drive back to El Calafate for a panoramic sightseeing tour. Drive past the early 20th-century buildings and homes built by its first settlers, as well as the main plaza, church and other landmarks as your guide details the town’s early beginnings.
We will see the Coastal Walk, which is close to the Lago Argentino coast. -
Stop 4 · 1h
Finish at the El Calafate Historical Intepretation Center. Explore this informative museum independently (own expense) and uncover the area’s history, wildlife and geology. See the bones of dinosaurs that roamed here millennia ago, and trace the formation of Patagonia’s glaciers and story of the Tehuelche peoples who lived here for centuries before the arrival of colonizers.
Either end your tour here to stay on at the museum cafe or souvenir shop, or finish your trip with a hotel drop-off.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Centrally located El Calafate hotels.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: If you wish to cancel your tour, please note that no refund will be granted from the 24th of December to the 02nd of January. All sales are final between those dates.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the El Calafate City Sightseeing Tour Including Walichu Caves take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $203 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Professional guide; Punta Walichu fee; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Centrally located El Calafate hotels.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in El Calafate.
