Native Experience

Native Experience

Valid from 01/11 to 30/04/2023
Adult U$D 62.-
Minor 3-12 years U$D 45.-

Lago Argentino is the third largest lake in South America. Surrounded by mountains and nourished by giant glaciers, this lake never ceases to amaze locals and strangers with its immensity and special color. It was precisely that light blue color, the mountains covered in white and an also light blue sky that motivated Francisco P. Moreno to baptize him Argentino. Other expedition members arrived earlier, and many more fell by the wayside trying to go up the Santa Cruz River. This was the case of Darwin and Fitz Roy, who abandoned the odyssey because of the endless landscape and the fearful vigilance of the natives.
Nativo Experience – Lakes and Caverns is a mid-day 4×4 excursion along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, taking a journey through time on the passage of man in these lands, rediscovering the stories of the first expeditions and daring ones who ventured into the unknown. Between the cliffs and with views of the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditionaries with the natives, to later enter the Tehuelche world. On the shores of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and today lead us to its interpretation. The excursion culminates in another cave, with a lunch or dinner that will transport us to those remote years.

Native Experience – Program – Duration 3 hours. At 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. the tour of the hotels begins. First stop: On the shores of Lake Argentino: Interpretation of flora and landscape. Explanation on glaciology and geology. Second stop: Punta Bonita Cliffs: Panoramic views of the lake and the Andes Mountains. Third stop: Archaeological zone: Rock art Lunch or dinner in a cave. Return to El Calafate. Input menu. Homemade soup. Major. Lamb casserole with vegetables. Optional vegetarians: Vegetable wok Dessert. Chocolate mousse. Wine, water and juice.
Fleet Land Rover Defender: 8 passengers Toyota TRD: 9 passengers Overland F4000: 16 passengers

Includes Pick up from El Calafate hotels. Lunch or dinner. Entrance to the Archaeological Zone. Driver guide in English – Spanish.

TECHNICAL DATA
– Daily AM and PM departures
(time to be confirmed)
– Duration 3 hours
– Tour in 4 × 4 20km
– Low difficulty
– Operates all year

ATTRACTIONS
• Cliff viewpoint
• Paintings
• Lunch or dinner in the cave

MENU
– Pumpkin soup
– Lamb casserole
in country bread
– Chocolate mousse
– Drinks included