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Darwin Experience

El Calafate Half Day
At a glance
Tour guide during the tourPick-Up at your hotel at El CalafateTechnical equipmentKayaks (2 people)

Excursion overview

This experience invites you to relive part of the journey made by Charles Darwin navigating the Santa Cruz River .

From Paraje Charles Furh, located at the mouth of Lago Argentino, 40 kms from El Calafate, we start a 15 km float for 90 min. to Estancia El Rincón.

After the explanatory talk given by the guides, the necessary equipment is provided: double fiberglass kayaks, carbon paddles (they do not transmit cold), protection case for cell phones that allow you to take pictures without getting wet, Goretex dry suits, life jackets, boots and gloves.

At the Estancia, the kayakers’ arrival is awaited with a Patagonian lunch, after which the return trip begins in a 4x4 vehicle along a gravel road and the famous National Route 40.

Note: The companions who do not wish to participate in the float, can go in the vans and meet at the estancia with the rest of the group for lunch.

Alterations: Cancellation due to strong winds.

Destination

El Calafate

Duration

Half Day

Age

All ages

Difficulty

High

What's included

Tour guide during the tour
Pick-Up at your hotel at El Calafate
Technical equipment
Kayaks (2 people)
Tips

Restrictions

Not suitable for children under 12 years old. Up to 18 years old accompanied by a responsible adult.

Route & itinerary

6 stops
Pick up at hotels
09:00 hs

Pick up at hotels

Arrival at Charles Fuhr
10:00 hs

Arrival at Charles Fuhr

3

15 kilometers kayaking

4

Arrival at Estancia El Rincon

5

Lunch at the ranch

Dropp of at hotels
14:30 hs

Dropp of at hotels

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