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El Calafate Nativo 3-Hour 4x4 Tour of Lake Argentino Coast and Walichu Caverns with Lunch or Dinner
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El Calafate Nativo 3-Hour 4x4 Tour of Lake Argentino Coast and Walichu Caverns with Lunch or Dinner

by Patagonia Profunda

3 hours
El Calafate Province of Santa Cruz
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $117
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 3-hour 4x4 tour in El Calafate begins with a drive along the coast of Lake Argentino, the largest lake in Argentina. The first part of the tour lasts about one hour and includes a stop at Punta Bonita cliff, where visitors can see panoramic views of the lake, the Andes Mountains, and the surrounding El Calafate area. Afterward, the tour continues to the Walichu Caves archaeological site for two hours. At this site, visitors see cave paintings made by native peoples thousands of years ago. The paintings are explained to provide information about the culture and lifestyle of the Tehuelche community. The tour finishes inside one of the caves, called a Nativo cavern, where guests have the option to enjoy lunch or dinner while looking out over Lake Argentino and the mountains. Entrance to the archaeological site and the chosen meal are included in the tour.

Highlights

4x4 tour along Lake Argentino coast
View from Punta Bonita cliff of lake and Andes
Visit to Punta Walichu archaeological site
See native cave paintings by Tehuelche people
Lunch or dinner inside a cave overlooking the lake
Includes entrance to archaeological site

What's included

Lunch meal included
Entrance to the archaeological site included
Dinner meal included

Itinerary

1

Lago Argentino

The tour covers the coast of Lake Argentino, Argentina's largest lake, highlighting its history and connection to explorers like Francisco Pascasio Moreno who named it. The group climbs Punta Bonita cliff to take in expansive views of the lake, the Andes Mountains, and the surrounding El Calafate landscape.

60 min

2

Walichu Caves

The visit continues at Punta Walichu, an archaeological area with cave paintings created by native peoples thousands of years ago. Interpretation of these artworks explains aspects of the Tehuelche community's culture and way of life. The stop ends inside one of the caves, where guests eat lunch or dinner while overlooking Lake Argentino.

120 min

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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