El Calafate City Tour and Walichu caves

3.5
(6 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

It begins with a visit to Punta Walichu, site archaeological located 8 km from the town, you can see the traces of the first men who walked these lands. A walk along the eaves and caves will allow you to observe cave paintings (originals and reproductions) as well as a exceptional view of Lake Argentino and the Andes mountains. The circuit also goes through the main streets of the old town, showing the typical first constructions of the pioneers, as well as the downtown buildings current civic. 17 There will be a visit to the Coastal Walk and the Bahía Redonda, a few meters from the shore of the Argentino Lake, where you can see the abundant local birdlife. As a last stop, at the Center of Historical Interpretation will be observed, through of a self-guided tour, the most important facts historical relevance from the ice ages to the present.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance to Punta Walichu
Bilingual guide
City tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Downtown hotels of Calafate

OR
Meeting point
El Calafate
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be able to see the footprints of the first men who walked these lands. A walk along the eaves and caves will allow you to observe rock paintings (originals and reproductions) as well as an exceptional view of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You will observe, through a self-guided visit, the events of greatest historical relevance from the glaciations to the present.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Lago Argentino (Pass by)

    There will be a visit to the Coastal Walk and the Bahía Redonda, a few meters from the shore of Lake Argentino, where you can observe the abundant local bird life.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mínimo de pasajeros para confirmar salida: 2 adultos
Supplied by Gray Line Argentina

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
City Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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