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El Calafate Balconies
Discover the Cerro Huyliche and the Argentine Patagonia in a 4x4
El Calafate Balconies tour information
Starts
At 9:45 a.m. or 2:45 p.m. depending on your chosen option in your accommodation in El Calafate
Ends
At 1:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. depending on your chosen option in your accommodation in El Calafate
Included
- Spanish/English bilingual guide
- Transportation from and back to your accommodation
- Lunch or snack (depending on your chosen time)
Not included
- Drinks
error_outlineImportant information
The order of the visits could be altered, but it will not affect the content of the program. The schedules of the tickets and transports could be subject to modifications.
SAFE ADVENTURE – Covid 19
This activity includes the appropriate protection measures to ensure your safety. In addition, our excursions are outdoor and in small groups to reduce the risk of contagion. Remember to follow the instructions of the staff during the development of the excursion.
restoreCancellation policy
Free cancellation! You can cancel this tour and you'll receive a 100% refund of the amount paid if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up, no refunds will be given.
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Do you want to enjoy the best views in El Calafate? If the answer is yes, you cannot miss this tour through the Calafate Balconies. We’ll visit the best lookout points of Cerro Huyliche, where we can get a panoramic view of the Argentine Lake and the Andean Mountains. On the way, we’ll also visit unique geological formations like the Labyrinth of Stones and the Sombrero Stones. Get ready, we’re getting in the 4x4 soon!
Tour itinerary
todayEl Calafate - Cerro Huyliche - El Calafate
Altitude: 3,445 feet above sea level (1,050 m.a.s.l.)
Pick up in El Calafate
Our adventure will start when we pick you up at your accommodation at 9:45 a.m. if you select the morning option or 2:45 p.m. if you prefer to join us in the afternoon. Once the whole group is together, we’ll head to the Cerro Huyliche.
Cerro Huyliche
From El Calafate we’ll cover about 9 miles (15km) until reaching the entrance of Cerro Huyliche, where we’ll begin our way up. The first stop in our tour will be a natural lookout point where we’ll be able to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Argentine Lake and El Calafate.
Labyrinth of Stones
We’ll continue our way up until reaching the Labyrinth of Stones, a spectacular geological formation unique in the area. From there, we’ll start our way down on the north mountainside of Cerro Huyliche until reaching the Sombrero Stones, a curious phenomenon that’s only found in 4 places around the world.
Back to El Calafate
Everything good must come to an end, and our tour to the El Calafate Balconies is reaching the end. With the Argentine Lake still in our viewpoint, we’ll start our way back to your accommodation in El Calafate. We hope to see you soon in your next adventure!
What to bring to El Calafate Balconies
In El Calafate it’s cold all year long, even in the summer (from December to March). For your excursion to the El Calafate Balconies we recommend you to bring:
- Passport or ID card
- Warm
- comfortable clothing
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
Questions & Answers
Will I be picked up at my accommodation in El Calafate?
Yes, pick-up is included in any accommodation in El Calafate. However, if you stay in an Airbnb, or in an accommodation without reception, you will not be picked up. In this case, you will be given a meeting point in the centre of El Calafate.
I’m traveling with kids, can they join this tour?
Of course! The El Calafate Balconies tour is kid-friendly and perfect for the whole family. We’re here to enjoy the landscape!
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