Argentina · Land Adventure

El Calafate Balcony in 4WD Experience

4 Hours Round trip from El Calafate Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic 4WD ride through the hills above El Calafate
02 Take in 360º panoramic views over Lago Argentino and Patagonia
03 Possible views of glaciers and peaks such as Cerro Fitz Roy and Torre in Chaltén
04 Learn about the region’s landscapes from an expert guide
05 Choose from different descent options including 4x4, trekking, or zip line
06 Enjoy lunch or a snack depending on your selected schedule

Discover El Calafate from a different perspective on this 4WD adventure into the Patagonian hills. Travel through rugged landscapes to the El Calafate Balcony, where sweeping 360º views open out over Lago Argentino, the surrounding steppe, and, depending on the season and weather, distant glaciers and peaks such as Cerro Fitz Roy and Torre in Chaltén.

Along the way, your guide will share insights into Patagonia’s distinctive scenery as you enjoy an exciting ride through the hills. To round out the experience, the descent offers different ways to return, followed by lunch or a snack depending on your selected schedule.

Here, you will have the opportunity to observe a 360º natural landscape that allows you to admire El Calafate and Lago Argentino, the largest lake in Argentina.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities El Calafate, El Chaltén

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

El Calafate

The tour starts from the downtown hotels in El Calafate. We will take a trip in a 4x4 vehicle until we reach an incredible viewpoint at the top of the hill whose panoramic views will leave you speechless.

El Calafate Balcony

Here, you will have the opportunity to observe a 360º natural landscape that allows you to admire El Calafate and Lago Argentino, the largest lake in Argentina. The excursion is an exciting 35 km ride through the hills. Our expert guide will be present to provide fascinating details about the characteristic landscapes of Patagonia.

Depending on the season and the weather, it will be possible to see the accumulation of glaciers on Lake Argentino, and the high mountains of the Patagonian Ice Field such as Cerro Fitz Roy and the Tower in Chalten.

For the exciting descent, we offer three different options, each with its own charm: In 4x4, trekking or on a fun zip line.

Return to El Calafate

Once downstairs, you can enjoy lunch or a snack, depending on the schedule you have chosen.

Then, we will return to El Calafate with the view always in the incredible Lake Argentino.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from El Calafate 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English and Spanish speaking Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snacks

What's Not Included

Entrance to the Parks
Gratuities

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Quads option: minimum age is 16 years old.
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. Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs After office hours

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