Argentina · Land Adventure

El Calafate Safari Experience

5 Hours Round trip from El Calafate Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel by 4x4 through the Huyliche and Calafate hills
  • 02 Visit Estancia 25 de Mayo and learn about the Villalba family history
  • 03 Explore archaeological sites on a short trek through the reserve
  • 04 Discover the geology and paleontology of the Patagonian steppe
  • 05 Observe changing flora and native wildlife along the route
  • 06 Enjoy a traditional stew before returning to El Calafate

Discover the wild landscapes around El Calafate on a 4x4 safari through the Patagonian steppe. This half-day experience takes you up the Huyliche and Calafate hills to Estancia 25 de Mayo, where geology, paleontology, local history, and sweeping scenery come together in one memorable outing.

Along the way, learn about the Villalba family, observe the changing flora as you ascend, and enjoy a short trek through the reserve to explore archaeological sites dating back to the glaciation era. Keep an eye out for native species of the steppe, then round off the experience with a delicious stew before returning to El Calafate.

This half-day experience takes you up the Huyliche and Calafate hills to Estancia 25 de Mayo, where geology, paleontology, local history, and sweeping scenery come together in one memorable outing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City El Calafate
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

El Calafate - Cerro Calafate

The tour will start by picking you up at your hotel. Once all the passengers are picked up, the ascent through the Huyliche and Calafate hills begins, traveling in a comfortable 4 x 4 discovering the geology and paleontology of the Patagonian steppe until get into the "Estancia 25 de Mayo".

El Calafate - Estancia 25 de Mayo

Once we get to Estancia 25 de Mayo we will continue through the course of the Calafate stream, recognizing the change in the flora as we continue the ascent until we arrive to the post of the Villalba family. We will learn about the family's history while observing the landscape around us. We will make a short trekking around the reserve where we will explore and discover archaeological sites that go back to the era of the glaciations. Once immersed in the steppe, we will see different species inhabiting the place, while the guides tell us about them and their way of life. 

Finally, we will enjoy a delicious stew in "La Selección" and return to El Calafate.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from El Calafate 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch or Dinner (according to option selected)
  • Entrance to Archaeological Zone

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • 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)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
El Calafate, AR
Tour start
El Calafate, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in El Calafate.

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