Visit Estancia 25 de Mayo, a sprawling 42,000-acre (17,000-hectare) ranch with a historical main house outside El Calafate. Traveling in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, ascend the Huyliche and Calafate hills. Destination: an outpost of the Villalba family residences—the first inhabitants of this land. Learn about the family’s history and the native flora and fauna, then enjoy a typical Argentinian lunch.
El Calafate 4x4 Safari: Discover Estancia 25 de Mayo & Patagonia's History
$162
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About This Tour
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Includes lunch or dinner at "La Selección"
- Entrance to the natural reserve "Estancia 25 de Mayo"
- Food & drinks
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Tour Plan
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Day 1 El Calafate - Cerro Calafate
The tour will start by picking you up at your hotel. Once all the passengers are picked up, the ascent through the Huyliche and Calafate hills begins, traveling in a comfortable 4 x 4 discovering the geology and paleontology of the Patagonian steppe until get into the "Estancia 25 de Mayo".
Day 2 El Calafate - Estancia 25 de Mayo
Once we get to Estancia 25 de Mayo we will continue through the course of the Calafate stream, recognizing the change in the flora as we continue the ascent until we arrive to the post of the Villalba family. We will learn about the family's history while observing the landscape around us. We will make a short trekking around the reserve where we will explore and discover archaeological sites that go back to the era of the glaciations. Once immersed in the steppe, we will see different species inhabiting the place, while the guides tell us about them and their way of life. Finally, we will enjoy a delicious stew in "La Selección" and return to El Calafate.
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Passport required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
- We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)
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