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

3 hours

Easy

Climb Huyliche Hill in a 4x4 and discover unique views of Lake Argentino, Fitz Roy and the Cordillera. An accessible adventure with epic viewpoints and Patagonian lunch included.

🌄 Cerro Huyliche Experience: I went up in a 4x4. Go down as you like. Experience the mountains your way.

  • From El Calafate, in minutes, you start climbing the Huyliche Cordon. Guanacos, condors, marine fossils and epic views await you as you gain height in a powerful 4WD.
  • At more than 1,100 meters above sea level, you see a different world:
    🔹 Lake Argentino in all its immensity.
    🔹 The Fitz Roy and Torre hills on the horizon.
    🔹 And if there are clouds in the valley... better. You're going to be above them.
  • The ascent includes key stops at natural viewpoints, ancient fossils and geological formations such as Laberinto de las Piedras, shaped by wind and time.
  • Later, in the historic center of the Huyliche Ranch (active since 1920), a well-deserved rest awaits you: lunch, snack or homemade dinner with a Patagonian flavor.
  • 💡And now, choose how you want to download:
    — 🔁 In a 4x4 if you are looking for comfort with scenery.
    — 🐎 Straddling viewpoints and steppe.
    — 🚶‍♂️ Guided hiking on mountain trails.
    — 🌄 On a zipline, flying over the valley like a condor.
    — 🛞 On a quadricycle, for those who want adrenaline and dust on their faces.


🎯 Why choose this experience?

  • ✅One climb, five ways to lower it
    You start as a group and then you customize your adventure. Ideal for families or friends with different rhythms.
  • 🔭Viewpoints at more than 1,100 meters above sea level
    Incomparable views of Lake Argentino, the Cordillera, the Fitz Roy, the Tower and — with luck — the condors in full flight.
  • 📜Living history and prehistoric landscape
    You'll pass by Estancia Huyliche, a witness to Rebel Patagonia, and areas with 65-million-year-old fossils, formations and sediments.
  • 🍽️Patagonian cuisine included
    Lunch or snack in a period house, with local products and southern warmth.
  • 👥Small groups and expert guides
    Personalized service, constant support and a lot of attention to detail.
  • 🌦️Adaptable to the climate
    In winter or with snow, the ascent takes place up to 800 meters. But the view is still unforgettable.
  • 📌 I went up with the group. Choose your way to download. And experience the mountains however you want: in silence, in flight or on pure motor power.
  • 🎟️Book your favorite mode now. Because the adventure in Huyliche is not one. It's yours.



Tour details

  • Adult Price: 178 USD per person (YEARS +12)
  • Children's Price: 124 USD (AGES 4-11)
  • Price Infants: they cannot do 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 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 your accommodation in El Calafate
    Service available for downtown hotels and surroundings. We're looking for you and we'll take you back.
  • 🧭 Main activity according to your choice
    You choose how to experience the mountains:
    — Adventure in a 4x4 on high altitude trails
    — Horseback riding through woods and viewpoints
    — Interpretive trekking with a local guide
    — Zipline with panoramic views
    — ATVs for off-road circuits
  • 🍽️ Food included according to the selected schedule
    Enjoy a regional menu in the middle of the mountains, with panoramic views:
  • If you book in the morning:
    Patagonian lunch  served in the historic house:
    — Starter: meat pie or pumpkin soup
    — Main course: veal casserole
    — Dessert: brownie
    — Drinks: water, juice and a glass of wine
  • If you book in the afternoon (departure 15:00):
    Homemade Patagonian snack  in a high-altitude shelter:
    — Hot chocolate, coffee or tea
    — Natural juices
    — Homemade cakes
    — Alfajores
    — Toast with butter and candy
  • 🥗 Special options available (with advance booking)
    — Vegetarian: empanada or soup + vegetable casserole
    — TACC free: pumpkin soup + vegetable casserole
    💬 If you need a vegetarian or celiac menu, let us know when you book.
  • 🗣️ Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
    Accompaniment at all times, with explanations about the geography, history and nature of the place.
  • 🧾 Fees and taxes included
    Everything is covered. No hidden fees or surprises upon arrival.
  • 💡 Each modality has its own times and routes.
    If you have questions, write to us before booking and we'll help you choose the best option for you.
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • ❗ What's 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 of the property, you can do so on a voluntary basis.
  • 🥤 Additional drinks outside the menu included
    Each modality includes a drink with the meal. If you want something else (wine, beer, extras), you can order it at an additional cost.
  • 🛍️ Souvenirs or personal consumption
    Regional products or souvenirs may be available for purchase on the property.
  • 💡 All the essentials are included. If you have questions about any details, 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
      Activity suitable for families with children. Minors are not allowed to enter for security reasons.
    • ♿ Accessibility:
      The transport is not adapted for people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility. The terrain is natural and has no ramps or level surfaces.
    • 👥 Small groups:
      Only 16 places available per departure. We recommend booking in advance, especially in high season.
    • 🚌 Specific pickup points:
      The experience includes pick-up at centrally located hotels. If your accommodation is outside the area, we will assign you the closest meeting point.
    • 🌦️ Weather conditions:
      The tour takes place in any weather. In case of rain or snow, activities are adapted according to safety and visibility.
    • 🔄 Modalities and changes of experience:
      When booking, you choose your mode of descent (4x4, zipline, horseback riding or trekking).
      If you want to change it, you can do it until        48 hours before the tour , subject to availability.
      The 4x4 mode is always guaranteed.
      For safety reasons, the guide may reassign to a 4x4 if he considers that you are not in the right physical condition or clothing for zip-lining or trekking.
    • 💡 If you have questions about your particular situation or need additional assistance, write to us before booking. We want you to live the experience without barriers or unforeseen events.
    What to bring
      • 🎒 What should you wear?
      • 👟 Comfortable and closed footwear
        Shoes or boots ideal for walking on natural terrain and getting on the vehicle without complications.
        ⚠️         If you are going to go trekking or zip-lining, it is mandatory to wear firm shoes and comfortable clothing for physical activity.
      • 🧥 Layered outerwear
        Jacket, sweater or sweater. The weather can change rapidly in height, even in summer.
      • 🧤 Hat and gloves
        Especially recommended on cool, windy days or if you leave early in the morning or at dusk.
      • 💧 Water bottle
        Although drinks are included with lunch, it's helpful to have water on hand during the activity.
      • 🍫 Energy snack
        Chocolate, nuts or bars can be a good ally if you choose a more active modality.
      • 📸 Cell phone or camera with a charged battery
        The views are unique: you're going to regret it if you don't bring something to capture them.
      • ♻️ Bag or container for personal waste
        Help us to take care of the environment. Everything you carry, you bring back.
      • 💡 Dress comfortably, check the weather before you go out and get ready to experience the mountains with everything.