Nativo Experience

Nativo Experience – Lakes & Caves
Argentino Lake 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

Description

It was precisely that light blue color, the mountains covered in white and a light blue sky that motivated Francisco P. Moreno to baptize it Argentine. Other expedition members arrived earlier, and many more were left along the way when trying to go up the Santa Cruz River. This was the case of Darwin and Fitz Roy, who abandoned the odyssey due to the endlessness of the landscape and the fearful vigil of the natives.

Nativo Experience – Lakes & Caves, is a midday 4×4 excursion along the coast of Argentino Lake. It begins with the pick-up of passengers from their hotels(1).

Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, taking a journey through time about the passage of man in these lands, rediscovering the stories of the first expeditions and daring people who ventured into the unknown.

Among the cliffs and the Andes Mountains views, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditionaries with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world.
On the shores of the lake there are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and which today lead us to its interpretation.

Finally, the excursion culminates in another cave where lunch or dinner is included which will transport us to those remote years.

Itinerary

• Beginning of the tour by picking up the passengers at their hotels(1).
• First stop: on the shores of Argentino Lake, interpretation of flora and landscape.
• Explanation about glaciology and geology.
• Second stop: Punta Bonita cliffs, panoramic visits of the lake and the Andes mountain range.
• Third stop: archaeological zone, rock art.
• Lunch or dinner in the cave.
• Return to El Calafate, hotels.
• The route is 20 kilometers.
• The walk between the vehicle and the caves is 200 meters of low difficulty.

Details

  Difficulty level: low.
The excursion is suitable for all ages.
People with reduced mobility cannot make the excursion due to the irregularity of the terrain.
Duration: 3 hours.
Frequencies:
In the morning: 11:00 a.m start of the tour by the hotels(1), if it the reservation is complited it will be confirmed at 10:00 a.m, 12:00 a.m or 1:00 p.m depending on availability.
In the afternoon: 6:00 p.m. If there is no availability, the reservation will be confirmed at the following times: 5:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m or 8:00 p.m, as the beginning of the hotel tour(1).
From 04/01 to 09/30/22: afternoon departure at 5:00 p.m, if there is no availability, the reservation will be confirmed at the following times: 6:00 p.m or 7:00 p.m, as the beginning of the hotel tour.
Language: Spanish and English.
Transfers included.
Includes:
Passenger pick-up at the hotel and return(1).
(1) The search is provided for hotels, inns, hostels, cabin complexes or aparts with 24-hour reception. Passengers are not sought by daily rental apartments, or any other that does not have a reception, in these cases it is requested to inform the address of the accommodation to locate the nearest hotel.
Transportation in vehicles with air conditioning and heating.
Guide in Spanish and English on the boat.
Lunch or dinner with drink.
Starter: homemade soup.
Main: lamb casserole with vegetables, dessert: chocolate mousse with almonds.
Wine, water and Patagonian hot springs. Vegetarian or celiac option (notify via email).
Does not include:
Extra food, not mentioned.
Tips.
It does not require an entrance fee to the National Park.
 When to book? Book now to secure your spot. The calendar shows availability.
 Electronic voucher: You will receive your digital voucher, which you just have to show from your cell phone.

Rates

These may vary depending on the date of travel.
Enter the calendar, select the date you want to hire the excursion or service to verify the current value for the day of your interest

Tips – FAQ

• On a sunny day, wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
• Don’t trust the Patagonian sun, always bring a coat.
• In winter, wear a hat, gloves and a warm jacket, if it is waterproof, it is better.
• Do you visit the town?
  No.
• Is the guide at our disposal?
  Together with him they carry out all the activity.
• Is food included?
  Lunch or dinner is included, depending on the time of your reservation.
• Are there bathrooms on site?
  Yeah.

If you have any problems booking or need a different service, please get in touch, our staff is at your disposal.

Payments

The price of all our services is the same for any of the payment options we offer.
They include taxes.
Billing is to the reservation holder.

Payment method:
Payment is made by Paypal from the website or by requesting the payment link.

IMPORTANT: our company does not collect credit card information by email or WhatsApp, they are confidential.

Cancellations

• Up to 48 hours before service without charge.
• Only the expenses incurred according to the payment method, if any, will be applied.
• Refunds are made by the same means with which the payment was made.
• If you cancel with less time or are not at your hotel at the time of the search, no refund will be given.