El Calafate City Sightseeing Tour Including Walichu Caves
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The El Calafate City Sightseeing Tour including Walichu Caves offers a three-hour exploration of the picturesque town of El Calafate, Argentina. This tour is ideal for travelers interested in both cultural and natural history, as it includes a visit to the ancient Walichu Caves, known for their prehistoric rock art. Participants will enjoy comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, with the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off. Led by a professional guide, the experience provides insights into the region's unique landscapes and heritage, making it a distinctive way to appreciate the beauty and history of El Calafate.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
El Calafate
An air-conditioned minivan will pick you up to start the tour and along the way you will marvel at the scenery until you reach the Walichu Caves.
El Calafate - Walichu Caves
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 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.
El Calafate - Sightseeing Tour
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.
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
Finish at the El Calafate Historical Intepretation Center. Explore this informative museum independently (at your 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 the story of the Tehuelche peoples who lived here for centuries before the arrival of colonizers. End your tour here to stay at the museum cafe or souvenir shop, or finish your trip with a hotel drop-off.
Please Note
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: ([ ] (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: ([ ] (After office hours)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
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
