El Calafate City Tour
- Location:El Calafate, Argentina
- Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5239FTECITY
Enjoy a guided city tour of El Calafate and learn about the history, culture and people of Patagonia. Stroll through the streets of this historic town, study the unique architecture and take in magnificent views of the endemic flora and fauna. You'll also take part in birdwatching, visit an orchard and pass by archeological sites.
Highlights
- Guided city tour of El Calafate
- Learn about the history, culture and local flora and fauna of Patagonia
- Take part in birdwatching - binoculars are provided!
- Visit a local orchard and learn about the cultivation of fresh fruits
- Enjoy breathtaking views of El Calafate from a famous lookout point
- Bilingual guide and complimentary round-trip hotel transportation included
Your guided sightseeing tour starts with a visit of downtown El Calafate where you'll stroll the streets of the historic town. You'll see the traditional buildings from the time of the pioneers and marvel at the impressive architecture. Along the way, your guide will inform you about the history of the town, its pioneers and explain about the endemic flora and fauna.
Then, head over to the Laguna Nimez Reserve located only a few feet from the coast of Lake Argentino. Here, with the use of powerful binoculars provided by the tour guide, you can participate in birdwatching.
Your next stop is at a local orchard, famous for the cultivation of strawberries, cherries and sour cherries. Learn how these fruits are cultivated with great effort and appreciate the different production techniques transmitted from one generation to another.
Your last stop is the Mirador of Virgen de la Paz lookout point. On the way, you'll pass by Cuevas del Gualichu, an archaeological site about 4.3 miles (7km) from the city, which consists of the prints of the first men who inhabited El Calafate. Once at the viewpoint, you'll take in breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the surrounding land.
Schedule Details
El Calafate City Tour
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9am
3pm
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- City tour
- Bilingual guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
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