Cerro Huyliche in a 4x4 with lunch and viewpoints from El Calafate

Description

🌄 Cerro Huyliche Experience: Climb up in a 4x4. Descend as you please. Experience the mountain your way.

  • From El Calafate, in minutes, you start ascending the Huyliche mountain range. Guanacos, condors, marine fossils, and epic views await as you gain altitude in a powerful 4x4.
  • At over 1,100 meters above sea level, you peek into a different world:
    🔹 Lake Argentino in all its vastness.
    🔹 The Fitz Roy and Torre mountains on the horizon.
    🔹 And if there are clouds in the valley... even better. You will be above them.
  • The ascent includes key stops at natural viewpoints, ancient fossils, and geological formations such as the Laberinto de las Piedras, shaped by wind and time.
  • Later, in the historical compound of Estancia Huyliche (active since 1920), a well-deserved rest awaits: lunch, afternoon tea, or homemade Patagonian dinner.
  • 💡 Now, choose how you want to descend:
    — 🔁 By 4x4 if you seek comfort with a view.
    — 🐎 On horseback between viewpoints and steppe.
    — 🚶‍♂️ Hiking with a guide on mountain trails.
    — 🌄 On a zipline, flying over the valley like a condor.
    — 🛞 On a quad bike, for those who seek adrenaline and dust in their face.

🎯 Why choose this experience?

  • ✅ One ascent, five ways to descend
    Start as a group and then personalize your adventure. Ideal for families or friends with different paces.
  • 🔭 Viewpoints at over 1,100 meters above sea level
    Unparalleled views of Lake Argentino, the Andes, Fitz Roy, Torre, and —if you're lucky— condors soaring high.
  • 📜 Living history and prehistoric landscape
    Pass by Estancia Huyliche, witness of the Patagonia Rebelde, and areas with fossils, formations, and sediments from 65 million years ago.
  • 🍽️ Included Patagonian gastronomy
    Lunch or afternoon tea in a period house, with local products and southern warmth.
  • 👥 Small groups and expert guides
    Personalized service, constant support, and great attention to detail.
  • 🌦️ Adaptable to weather conditions
    In winter or with snow, the ascent is done up to 800 meters. But the view remains unforgettable.
  • 📌 Climb with the group. Choose your way down. And experience the mountain as you wish: in silence, in flight, or with pure motor power.
  • 🎟️ Book now your favorite mode. Because the adventure in Huyliche is not one. It's yours.


Tour Details

  • Adult Price: 178 USD per person (AGES +12)
  • Children Price: 124 USD (AGES 4-11)
  • Infants: unable to participate in the activity
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Pick-up time for the tour (October to March): 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
  • Pick-up time for the tour (April to September): 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
  • Pick-up included: From any location in the downtown area of Calafate and surroundings


Included

  • ✅ What does your experience include?
  • 🚌 Round trip transfer from your accommodation in El Calafate
    Service available for downtown hotels and surroundings. We pick you up and take you back.
  • 🧭 Main activity according to your choice
    You choose how to experience the mountain:
    — 4x4 adventure on high trails
    — Horseback riding through forests and viewpoints
    — Interpretive trekking with a local guide
    — Ziplining with panoramic views
    — Off-road quad biking
  • 🍽️ Food included according to the selected schedule
    Enjoy a regional menu in the middle of the mountain, with panoramic views:
  • If you book in the morning:
    Patagonian lunch served in the historic house:
    — Appetizer: meat empanada or pumpkin soup
    — Main course: veal stew
    — Dessert: brownie
    — Drinks: water, juice, and a glass of wine
  • If you book in the afternoon (departure 3:00 pm):
    Homemade Patagonian snack at a high refuge:
    — Hot chocolate, coffee, or tea
    — Natural juices
    — Homemade cakes
    — Alfajores
    — Toast with butter and jam
  • 🥗 Special options available (with advance booking)
    — Vegetarian: empanada or soup + vegetable stew
    — Gluten-free: pumpkin soup + vegetable stew
    💬 If you need a vegetarian or gluten-free menu, let us know when booking.
  • 🗣️ Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
    Accompaniment at all times, with explanations about the geography, history, and nature of the place.
  • 🧾 Taxes and fees included
    Everything is covered. No hidden charges or surprises upon arrival.
  • 💡 Each modality has its own timings and routes.
    If you have any doubts, write to us before booking and we will help you choose the best option for you.

Excluded

  • ❗ What is not included in your experience?
  • 💰 Tips (optional)
    They are not included in the price. If you want to thank the guide, the cook, or the staff, you can do it voluntarily.
  • 🥤 Additional drinks outside the included menu
    Each option includes a drink with the meal. If you want something else (wine, beer, extras), you can order it for an additional cost.
  • 🛍️ Souvenirs or personal expenses
    There may be regional products or souvenirs available for purchase at the venue.
  • 💡 Everything essential is included. If you have any doubts about any detail, write to us before booking, and we will gladly help you.

Know before you go

  • 🎒 What should you bring?
  • 👟 Comfortable and closed footwear
    Sneakers or boots ideal for walking on natural terrain and getting in and out of the vehicle easily.
    ⚠️     If you are going trekking or ziplining, it is mandatory to wear sturdy footwear and comfortable clothing for physical activity.
  • 🧥 Layered warm clothing
    Jacket, sweatshirt, or sweater. The weather can change rapidly at higher altitudes, even in summer.
  • 🧤 Hat and gloves
    Especially recommended on cool, windy days, or if you start your outing early in the morning or at sunset.
  • 💧 Water bottle
    Although a drink is included with lunch, it's useful to have water on hand during the activity.
  • 🍫 Energetic snack
    A chocolate bar, nuts, or energy bar can be a good ally if you choose a more active form of recreation.
  • 📸 Cell phone or camera with charged battery
    The views are unique: you'll regret not bringing something to capture them.
  • ♻️ Bag or container for personal waste
    Help us take care of the environment. Everything you bring, take back with you.
  • 💡 Dress comfortably, check the weather before heading out, and get ready to experience the mountain to the fullest.

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Supplier: Fontenay Tours