El Calafate and Punta Walichu Tour, El Calafate

Excellent activity. Thank you. The tour, the guide's energy, everything was wonderful!! Highly recommended.

Antonella Mañay

Travel back in time when you take our fantastic tour to the archaeological site of Punta Walichu. You will discover amazing cave paintings that date back more thousands of years before exploring El Calafate on foot.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off.
English speaking guide.
Entry to Punta Walichu.

Not included

Entry to the Historical Interpretation Centre.

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.9

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September 24, 2026
Antonella Mañay
Uruguay
Excellent activity. Thank you. The tour, the guide's energy, everything was wonderful!! Highly recommended.
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December 22, 2023
Gabriela
Mexico
It was a small excursion, the paintings cannot be seen very well for different reasons such as deterioration due to erosion and partly due to vandalis...
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January 17, 2023
Ana Elisa
Brazil
It is a very interesting tour to learn a bit about the history (and prehistory) of El Calafate. It was really nice to visit the archaeological site of...
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August 27, 2019
Nuria
Madrid, Spain
Nuestra guía (Rocio) fue encantadora, nos supo explicar las dudas que tuvimos, nos dio a conocer su ciudad y sus orígenes, y además nos recomendó luga...
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April 3, 2025
Vicente
Uruguay
A short but very interesting and enjoyable walk. Our guide was excellent. She explained the history of El Calafate and details of the city very well.
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January 10, 2025
Carla
Uruguay
On time, guide and driver very warm, helpful and informed
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November 16, 2024
José Carlos Zazueta Manjarrez
Culiacán, Mexico
Very interesting, although brief. Some information on the ethnobotany of the Patagonian region could be added.
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October 30, 2024
Elena
Maldonado, Uruguay
Lucero's guide was very nice.
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October 10, 2024
Maria Sylvia Luz
São Paulo, Brazil
Very good! Very enlightening
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October 6, 2024
Melisa Belén Penas Ferrante
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Beautiful places and a very attentive guide, explaining everything in detail. A great experience!
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El Calafate and Punta Walichu Tour

After picking you up at your hotel at the selected time, we will head to the amazing Punta Walichu archaeological site by bus.

After driving for about twenty minutes, we arrive at the amazing set of ancient caves adorned with stunning wall paintings that are thousands of years old. Here you will also encounter fantastic recreations of historic Indian settlements.

During the guided tour around Punta Walichu, you will learn all about the Tehuelches, how they organized themselves as a society, and how they lived in such an inhospitable area surrounded by icy glaciers. Here, you will also enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Argentino Lake, the largest lagoon in Argentinian Patagonia.

We return to the centre of El Calafate to take a delightful stroll through the streets of the historic town centre. We will walk along the coastal promenade that runs along the shores of Lake Argentino whilst learning all about the beautiful local flora and fauna that surrounds us.

Afterwards, we will visit the Historical Interpretation Center, where you will discover even more about the history of the town. You will hear how this was the setting for one of Argentinas most tragic historical episodes.

Finally, we will visit a local orchard of fruits and vegetables where you will have the opportunity to buy some freshly harvested produce for yourself. Our guided tour of El Calafate ends with a transfer back at your hotels.

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El Calafate and Punta Walichu Tour

After picking you up at your hotel at the selected time, we will head to the amazing Punta Walichu archaeological site by bus.

El Calafate and Punta Walichu Tour