Darwin Experience | Calafate

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Excursion in which you will visit the Patagonian steppe in a unique way, navigating in kayaks on the Santa Cruz River from the famous Charles Furh place, located at the mouth of Lake Argentino.

General information

Duration 5 hrs

Start time 9:00 hrs

Departures

Every day

Season

All year round

Difficulty

Medium

Guide

Bilingual (Spanish – English)

Cancellation

Up to 8 days before the start of the tour will only incur administrative fees.

Your experience

What will you do?

You will learn part of the route that Charles Darwin took through the El Calafate area navigating this river in the middle of the 19th century, which gives a touch of history to the adventure of kayaking in Patagonia.

The activity begins when we pick you up in 4×4 vans from your hotel in El Calafate to go to Paraje Charles Furh located 40 km from the city. Upon arrival, we will get the kayaks off the 4×4 and get ready for the experience by doing warm-up exercises while the guides give a briefing on how the activity is done.

Once we are ready, the kayak trip along the Santa Cruz River begins, which will last 80 minutes, covering 15 km until we reach the Estancia El Roncón, while we will be able to appreciate the infinity of the Patagonian steppe in this very little explored area.

After lunch, the trip back to the city begins in 4×4 trucks, first along a gravel road in the heart of the steppe and then along the mythical Route 40 to El Calafate.

Menu: Focaccia with pickled aubergines, Provoleta, steaks, salads, chocolate mousse and drinks (wine, water and juice).

-Technical talk by a certified guide, Gore Tex dry suits, double kayaks, life jackets, boots and gloves.

Additional information: The accompanying person rates do not include kayaking
Children: Suitable for people over 12 years of age without exception (Up to 18 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult)

IMPORTANT:

–Up to 8 days before the start of the tour will only incur administrative fees.

– Pick up and drop off are not available in accommodations that do not have reception, a meeting point will be a meeting point will be provided.

-Travelers should be in moderate health.
-This tour/activity can have a maximum of 8 travelers.
– Children from 3 to 11 years old go as accompanying passenger

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Clothing: It is convenient to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing (sweater, sweatshirt and windbreaker jacket and / or raincoat). Sunglasses, sunscreen and gloves. Also sun hat or warm hat in case it is very cold.

Rate valid from January 1, to January 31, 2024. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

What does it include?

Goretex dry suit (waterproof), life jacket, boots and gloves.
Certified guide

Wheelchair access and access for people with reduced mobility
It is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant women, people with heart problems or serious medical conditions