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4x4 tour with cave paintings and cave food from El Calafate

4 hours

Easy

Experience a 4x4 adventure through Patagonia, with unique views of Lake Argentino, ancient cave paintings and a Patagonian lunch or dinner inside a natural cave. History, landscape and flavor in a single tour.

🌄 Natives Experience 4x4: Lakes, Caverns and Ancient Flavors

  • A short journey with a deep soul.

    Have you ever had lunch in a cave in front of a glacial lake, surrounded by ancient rock art?
    It's not a story. It's pure Patagonia.

    You get on a 4x4 and you'll skirt the coast of     Argentino Lake, the largest in Patagonia. There are no marked roads or signs. Only steppe, silence and the wind as the only guide.

    You stop at a hidden archaeological site. You walk a few steps and there it is: a cave with     cave paintings that are more than 3,000 years old, witnesses of the passage of the first original peoples.

    And right there, where time seems to stand still, a table served by the fire awaits you.    A Patagonian lunch or dinner, inside the cave, with a view of the lake. With freshly baked bread, wine, and the crackling of wood as a soundtrack.

    It's not just an excursion. It's a connection with the landscape, the history and yourself.
    A Patagonia that cannot be seen from the road, nor is it forgotten when you return.


🎯 Why choose this experience?

  • 🚙Real adventure in 4x4
    Access remote areas through trails that can only be traveled with a guide and a specialized vehicle.
  • 🗿Authentic cave paintings
    Discover a protected archaeological site, with ancient art and stories about ancient Patagonian peoples.
  • 🌊Panoramic views of Lake Argentino
    The north coast gives you a little known angle of one of the largest lakes in South America.
  • 🔥Patagonian food in a natural cave
    A unique moment: lunch or dinner served inside a real cave, in front of the lake, with all the ritual that implies.
  • 👥Small groups, intimate experience
    Maximum 16 people per departure. Space to connect with the environment, the guide and yourself.
  • 🕰️Morning or sunset options
    Choose your ideal moment: the low sun colors the lake red, and the experience becomes even more magical.


  • 📅 A journey that combines history, nature and flavor in just 4 hours.
    But you're taking something that lasts much longer.
  • 🎟️Book now and discover a Patagonia that not many people know, but no one forgets.


Tour details

  • Adult Price: 225 USD per person (YEARS +8)
  • Children's Price: 158 USD (AGES 3-7)
  • Infant Price: 0 USD (YEARS 0-2)
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Pick-up time for the tour:
    Tomorrow: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Afternoon: 19:00 PM - 19:30 PM
  • Pick-up included: From anywhere in the downtown area of Calafate and surroundings


What's included?
  • Food & drinks
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Goods & services tax
  • ✅ What does your experience include?
  • 🚐 Transfer to and from downtown hotels in El Calafate
    Comfortable trip in a 4x4 vehicle with a driver and professional guide.
  • 🌊 Scenic tour along the coast of Lake Argentino
    Explore unique landscapes off the beaten path, with unforgettable photo stops.
  • 🗿 Guided visit to Punta Walichu
    Get to know a real archaeological site with     ancient cave paintings and surprising geological formations.
  • 🔥 Patagonian lunch or dinner in a natural cave
    A menu served in front of the lake, under a stone roof:
  • 🍲 Warm pumpkin soup
    🥘 Lamb casserole in country bread
    🥗 Non-TACC option: Yamaní rice with vegetables
    🍷 Drink with or without alcohol
    🍮 Typical homemade dessert
  • 🗣️ Professional trilingual guide (Spanish, English and Portuguese)
    Accompaniment throughout the tour with stories about history, nature and local culture.
  • 👥 Small groups
    Maximum 16 people for a more intimate and personalized experience.
  • 💡 Everything is included so you can experience Patagonia with all five senses, without worrying about anything.
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • ❗ What's not included in your experience?
  • 💰 Tips (optional)
    They are not included. If you want to thank the guide or the team, you can do so on a voluntary basis.
  • 🍷 Additional drinks off the menu
    Lunch or dinner includes one drink per person. If you want something extra, you can request it at an additional cost.
  • 🛍️ Souvenirs or photographs from the tour
    During the experience, local products or souvenirs may be available for purchase.
  • 💡 All the essentials are covered. If you have any special needs, write to us before booking and we will be happy to help you.
Please note
    • ℹ️ Important information before booking
    • 👧 Minimum age required: 4 years
      Recommended activity for families, couples and curious travelers of all ages.
    • 🧍‍♂️ Small groups:
      Maximum 16 people per departure. A quieter, more personalized and crowd-free experience.
    • ♿ Accessibility:
      Not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility. The natural terrain and the entrance to the cave are not adapted.
    • 👟 Clothing recommendations:
      Wear warm clothing, comfortable footwear and wind protection. Patagonia can change its climate in minutes.
    • 📅 High demand:
      This experience is done with limited spaces and is usually sold out in advance. We recommend booking as soon as possible.
    • 🔄 Flexible cancellation:
      Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the tour.
    • 💡 If you have questions about accessibility or specific requirements, write to us before booking. We want you to live this experience with complete peace of mind.
    What to bring
      • 🎒 What should you wear?
      • 👟 Comfortable and safe footwear
        Sneakers or closed shoes, ideal for walking on natural terrain and approaching caves without difficulty.
      • 🧥 Layered outerwear
        Windproof jacket, sweater or sweater. On cold days, also gloves and a hat. The Patagonian climate can change in minutes.
      • 💧 Reusable water bottle
        Although the tour includes drinks, it's always useful to bring personal hydration.
      • 🍫 Energy snack
        A bar, chocolate or nuts add energy if you're hungry outside of meal times.
      • 📸 Camera or cell phone with a charged battery
        The landscapes, the cave and the archaeological site deserve to be remembered.
      • 🌱 Small bag for your waste
        Help us keep nature intact. Patagonia takes care of each other.
      • 💡 With little, you live the experience much better. Travel light but well prepared.