Balconies of Calafate in the Morning

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  From the Balcony, an imposing natural viewpoint, you can enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central body of Lake Argentino. The route will offer us views of the Andes Mountain Range and the glacier accumulation zone, towards the Boca del Diablo (narrowest part of the lake, towards the Upsala arm) and if it is clear we will be able to observe the Fitz Roy and Torre hills in El Chalten. In addition, we will have the opportunity to see the flight of Condors. Depending on the excursion you choose during the walk, we will have a typical country lunch or snack. With two daily departures, the excursion departs from the hotels in El Calafate and completes a 35-kilometre journey over the line of hills located behind the town. The trail takes us through landscapes that amaze us with their varied high-altitude vegetation. It reaches up to 1050 meters above the sea. There, the first stop is a natural viewpoint where passengers enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the central body of Lake Argentino. In the background, the inevitable and imposing framework of the Andes Mountains and, at times during the tour, there are views of the accumulation zone of the glaciers, towards the Boca del Diablo (narrowest part of the lake, towards the Upsala arm) . Even with the help of the weather, it is possible to see the Fitz Roy and Torre hills in El Chaltén and, with some luck, perhaps the condor, master of the Patagonian skies, will be seen in its long glide. A unique show. Follow the path to the Stone Labyrinth, an attraction only accessible with Calafate Mountain Park. It is a formation from the Cretaceous period that dates back to 85 million years old. It was once the bed of a river: today we can find fossil remains that allow us to be witnesses today of that ancient past. We have a snack at the Huyliche confectionery and from there we begin the descent down the north slope of the hill to the Piedra de los Sombreros, curious iron concretions that are only found in four places in the world. After this trip to other eras in the history of the world, we return to El Calafate with our eyes always on the omnipresent Lake Argentino.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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