El Calafate City Tour & Walichu Caves

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 1 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 1-99 yrs
  • max group size 10
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-23697
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Patagonia, Argentina
  • Ends Patagonia, Argentina
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Go back in time to learn about the customs of the native communities in the area
  • Stroll through the streets of old part of the town
  • Visit the local Historical Interpretation Center
The El Calafate City Tour & Walichu Caves tour starts and ends in Patagonia. The El Calafate City Tour & Walichu Caves is a city sightseeing tour that takes 1 days taking you through Patagonia, Argentina and other destinations in Argentina.

Explore El Calafate city and get to see ancient rock paintings of Patagonia’s earliest settlers on this 3-hour sightseeing tour. Next, enjoy a panoramic tour of El Calafate "old town" and visit the El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center to learn about the area’s geology and glaciers
ITINERARY

We'll begin our adventure by visiting selected hotels in El Calafate, setting off on a captivating journey through the Walichu Caves, an archaeological site located 8 km from the town. These ancient caves provide a fascinating glimpse into the customs and origins of the local community through cave paintings and intriguing details while enjoying a view of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains.

Let your guide take you on a journey through the history of the early settlers, highlighting the flora, fauna, and intriguing aspects of this quaint tourist village. Venture along the Coastal Walk and Bahía Redonda, situated by the shores of Lake Argentino, offering opportunities to observe the diverse local bird species.

Our journey concludes with a visit to the Historical Interpretation Center, delving deeper into the regional history and gaining insights into its social and environmental evolution. After this enriching experience, we'll head back to our selected hotels in El Calafate, reflecting on the discoveries and memories of the day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide
  • Professional guide
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Food and drinks
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this El Calafate City Tour & Walichu Caves tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 April 2024, a deposit of 50% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

El Calafate City Tour & Walichu Caves tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this El Calafate City Tour & Walichu Caves tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Rooms have to be filled when booking. Thus, if you are 1 person travelling you have to pick Single Room. If you’re 2 people travelling, you can either pick either Single Room, in which case each traveler will receive their own Single Room, or Double Room, etc.
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