Argentina · 4X4 OFF-ROAD TRIPS IN EL CALAFATE
The good 4x4 off-road trips in El Calafate fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Full day Overland 4x4 to Torres del Paine from El Calafate with border help, short walks, boxed lunch, and big viewpoint stops.
“Great guide and driver. It was a long day but we were able to do most of the things listed on the itinerary.”
3-hour 4x4 from El Calafate to Lago Argentino, with Tehuelche stories, rock paintings, and a Patagonian lunch.
“Super demi journée. Nos guides Guillaume et Federico nous ont expliqué beaucoup de chose et c'était très intéressant. Les paysages et la vue est magnifique. Le repas a été succulent et à volonté. Ils ont su instaurer un esprit d'équipe et cela a contribué à la bonne ambiance durant le repas. Merci à Guillaume, Federico, le chauffeur et le cuisinier pour cette belle fin de matinée. Je recommande vivement cette activité.”
4x4 safari to Cerro Frías in El Calafate with binational views from Fitz Roy to Torres del Paine, plus Lago Argentino.
“beautiful!!! Franco is an amazing guide and very careful driver! you always feel very safe! the views from Cerro Frias are breathtaking”
Extreme Adventure 4x4 in El Calafate, covered UTV driving to Lago Argentino and Fitz Roy views, plus Huyliche ranch Patagonian food.
“Fantastic off road UTV adventure. Everything organised brilliantly and our guide, Fernando, was excellent. Thoroughly recommend.”
A long day from El Calafate to Monte León National Park for penguins, sea lions, and Patagonian steppe wildlife, with snacks and WiFi.
“Though advertised obliquely as a 4x4 adventure, this trip was by high-clearance 32-seat truck. Nontheless, it proved appropriate for the 400 km drive diectly east from El Calafate, across morraine shingle and scrub. This journey provided a spectacular introduction to the unique Patagonian Steppe. The return trip, along sealed roads, was over 550 km and somewhat arduous. However, what disappointed was the penguin colony at Monte Leon. Supposedly 40,000 pairs of nesting birds, but aside from one or two individual stragglers, we couldn't get anywhere near them; and nor the sea lions! On top of this, the performance of the translator was poor throughout - Spanish spoken for 5-10 mins…”
4-hour El Calafate 4WD adventure with three descent choices, panoramic views of Lake Argentino, and an estancia snack.
“the view is wonderful, but price for 4 h is to hight 119 Euro, and they told me für zip line option I have to book online extra, than it's really too much”
4x4 to Punta Walichu for guided cave paintings and a meal inside the Walichu Caves, with Lake Argentino views.
“I wanted to learn about native history in Argentina. Leandro did a great job sharing his knowledge with our English speaking group. The cave paintings were interesting and I really enjoyed our lunch in the cave, which had a lovely view of Lake Argentina. At lunch I was seated with a family from Buenos Aires and two women from Los Angeles. It was fun sharing stories about our respective countries. Also, at lunch we interacted with all of the guides and each one was delightful!”
A half-day 4x4 off-road excursion from El Calafate up Huyliche Hill for fossil views, condors, and a wind-sheltered snack or lunch.
“Vista deslumbrante!!!!! O guia, bastante solicito, conhece bastante da história da região e a conta de forma simples e encantadora. Amamos o passeio.”
4x4 midday tour from El Calafate to Punta Walichu caves with native cave paintings, panoramic lake views, and lunch included in 3 hours.
“The knowledge that the guide has about the route and historical data of the region is quite extensive and allows you to enjoy and know more about Patagonia. The views of the lake to the Argentine and lunch in the cave are very worthwhile. The warmth of the guide warmth throughout the tour and the attention of the chef to lunch, leave you with a very good taste in your mouth. Fully recommended, keep in mind that it is a short trip just for those free hours or a quiet trip to finish the itinerary of routes that are usually much longer.Auto-translated”
4x4 to Monte León National Park for a penguin walk, sea lion cliffs, and wildlife spotting from El Calafate on one long day.
“Wonderful long trip. As a non-English and non-Spanish speaker, I feel a bit worried that I can’t understand the tour guide. However, Virginia is such a lovely lady with best accent and speed (personally speaking). The breakfast and lunch that prepared for us are quite abundant. Anyway if you want to have an exploration of the real nature and get closer to the wild life, please prepare a day for Patagonia Chic. Can’t recommend it enough!”
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