Explore Patagonia with Safari Experience: An encounter with wildlife and history.

Join an exciting half day tour with Safari Experince and discover the patagonian landscape richness through the sighting of guanacos, patagonian rheas, condors and foxes, among other fascinating inhabitants of the local wildlife.

• About the tour

  Safari Experience itinerary

  The tour begins at El Calafate, where you’ll enter the Natural reserve ‘’Estancia 25 de mayo’’ a wide area that borders the city and the chilean frontier. Get your camera ready to capture unique moments of the patagonian landscape and wildlife.

  Hotel pick-up

  4×4 to Huyliche Hill

  Entrance to the nature reserve

  Flora and fauna watching

  Visit to a farm stand

  Lunch or dinner

  Regreso a El Calafate

  Included in the Tour

  4WD Vehicle photo safari

  Climb into our 4WD vehicles and immerse yourself in a photo safari that travels through 80 million years of history. Discover unique areas in Argentina, including an unexplored chenque in the middle of the Patagonian steppe, an ancient Tehuelche burial site, and a wall of fossilized oysters millions of years old.

  Visit to La Sección

  On the way back in the 4WD vehicle, make a stop at “La Sección”, an old ranch post used by the baqueanos in ancient times. Here, you’ll enjoy an authentic lunch or dinner in a natural environment surrounded by fascinating Patagonian wildlife.

  Lunch Menu

  • Charcuterie board
  • Lentil stew
  • Cheesecake
  • Beverages included

  Return to El Calafate

  After delighting yourself with an authentic countryside day, we’ll return to your hotel in El Calafate, wrapping up an experience filled with nature, history and gastronomy.

• Info to consider

  Join a unique experience with our 5-hour long tour, designed for explorers of all ages. Here we’ll give you the key details to this exciting journey

  • Tour details

    Length

    Immerse on a 5 hour long journey, allowing you to enjoy a full experience without compromising your time.

    Difficulty level

    Ranked as easy

    Ages

    Made for travelers of all ages. This inclusive tour allows you to enjoy the experience with family or friends.

  • Recomendaciones

    When getting ready, have in mind the weather. Wear warm clothes, gloves and comfortable shoewear making sure you are comfortable and prepared for any circumstances.

  • Incluye
    • Explore the area next to a bilingual guide, who’ll share important info about the place history and culture.
    • Forget about logistics with a round trip transfer from your lodging in El Calafate. If you are not staying in a hotel or hostel, we’ll assign a meeting point to start the tour, giving you flexibility and comfort.
    • Immerse yourself in history by entering the Archaeological Zone, where you’ll discover secrets from the past times.
    • Enjoy a full meal with dessert and beverages included, allowing you to boost your energy and taste local gastronomy.
• FAQ
  • At what location does the tour take place?

    The tour to see the typical fauna of the steppe takes place in the Estancia 25 de Mayo Natural Reserve. No entrance fee is required, as it is included in the tour.

  • Is it recommended for children?

    Yes, in fact this is a tour specially made for families. We don’t recommend the tour for people with reduced mobility.

  • What are the main wildlife species that can be sighted?

    During the tour you’ll be able to see guanacos, patagonian rheas, condors and foxes, among other fascinating inhabitants of the local fauna.