El Calafate Safari Experience

Code: 416952
  • Duración: 5 hours
  • Máx. Pasajeros: 10
  • Dificultad: EASY

Description

Visit Estancia 25 de Mayo, a sprawling  42,000-acre (17,000-hectare) ranch with a historical main house outside El Calafate. Traveling in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, ascend the Huyliche and Calafate hills. Destination: an outpost of the Villalba family residences—the first inhabitants of this land. Learn about the family’s history and the native flora and fauna, then enjoy a typical Argentinian lunch.



Price includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch or Dinner (according to option selected)
  • Entrance to Archaeological Zone
Price does not include
  • Gratuities
Importante

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: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

Itinerary

  • 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".

  • 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.

Faq

The best time is between October and March, when the weather allows you to enjoy the glaciers and landscapes.

Some include hotel, transfers and excursions such as Perito Moreno Glacier, navigations and national parks.

We recommend between 5 and 8 nights combining both destinations.

Yes, ideal for travelers looking for scenery, trekking and unique experiences.

Not necessarily. There are gentle excursions and more active options.

Warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable shoes.

Yes, the programs are adapted according to interests and pace of travel.
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