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City Tour & Walichu Caves
City Tour & Walichu Caves
City Tour & Walichu Caves

City Tour & Walichu Caves from El Calafate

By Tangol
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €222 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Entertaining ride through the city aboard a comfy vehicle
  • Chance to learn the traditions of the natives in the area
  • Observation of paintings made by early hunters & gatherers
  • Visit to Walichu Caves to see the region's earliest drawings
  • All-ages cultural & historical tour with panoramic views

Activity location

  • El Calafate
    • Z9405, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pickup from selected hotels in downtown El Calafate
    • El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

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City Tour & Walichu Caves
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€221.55 x 1 Adult€221.55

Total
Price is €221.55

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of El Calafate and Walichu Caves
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from selected hotels in city centre El Calafate
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExtras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge.

Know before you book

  • You must be able to walk on uneven or unpaved terrain.
  • Pick up is only available from selected hotels located in the city centre, if your accommodation is located outside this area, a meeting point will be assigned.
  • The pick-up time will be confirmed 24 hours prior to the tour, it is approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions and other variables.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • In order to process your reservation, you will need to provide the passport information for each traveller: full name, nationality, passport number, expiry date and date of birth. Please send this information to grupoportales@tangol.com
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

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 Centre, 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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEl Calafate
    • Z9405, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPickup from selected hotels in downtown El Calafate
    • El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina