Nativo Experience - Lakes & Caverns
Recommended by 95% of travelers
El Calafate, Argentina
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Lake Argentino and nearby caves, without worrying about logistics, on this exciting 4WD adventure. First, drive along the coast of the largest lake in Argentina, stopping to take in views of El Calafate and nearby Perito Moreno Glacier. Then, step back in time at the Walichu Caves, spotting ancient cave paintings. Cap off the tour with a delicious Argentinian meal overlooking the lake.
- Explore areas you wouldn’t be able to access in a normal car
- Choose from a lunch or dinner tour to fit your schedule
- Learn about the area’s natural and human history
- Enjoy door-to-door transport from your El Calafate hotel
What's Included
- LunchRegular menu: Pumpkin soup/Lamb casserole in country bread/Chocolate mousse/Drinks included. Ask about our Vegetarian/Vegan/Sugar-free/TACC-free/Children's options.
- DinnerRegular menu: Pumpkin soup/Lamb casserole in country bread/Chocolate mousse/Drinks included. Ask about our Vegetarian/Vegan/Sugar-free/TACC-free/Children's options.
- Entrance to the archaeological site
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up passengers who are staying in hotels in the city of El Calafate.
Itinerary
1
Lago Argentino
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Walichu Caves
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
lina_t
The tour guide was punctual, the ride was all in English, the person was very knowledgeable about the history of the place and answered all the questions z the place was like no other, amazing views and stunning places.
Reviews
4.8
based on 267 reviews
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Carolyn_A, Mar 2026
A lovely experience to learn about the history, vegetation and lives of the people so many millions of years ago. Our guide, Mel, was amazing, so knowledgeable, kind and patient. The lamb stew was delicious!! A great way to experience the culture of the place.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We are so glad you enjoyed the whole experience, from the attention from our team to the history of the place. Our team works hard to ensure every customer has an exceptional experience, and it’s wonderful to know we’ve succeeded in doing so for you.
We truly appreciate your trust. Your feedback motivates us to continue delivering the best experience possible.
Kind regards,
Patagonia Profunda & Estancia 25 de Mayo Teams.
Jose_C, Mar 2026
It's a must! Very interesting, lots of history of
El Calafate. Great traditional food, great views on our way to the cave.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Jose!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that our service surpassed your expectations. Providing high-quality service is at the heart of everything we do, and your feedback reassures us that we’re on the right track. We truly appreciate your trust.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Patagonia Profunda & Estancia 25 de Mayo Teams.
Jean_C, Dec 2025
It was fun and not too long. The views were nice and the dessert was tasty. The guide gave us an overview of the area and about the history whoch was cool
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the experience, the views, and the dessert. It was a pleasure having you, and I’m happy you enjoyed the history and overview as well. 😊
ericka_h, Apr 2025
It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the tour employees were very nice and informative. They made us feel comfortable, and the entire tour was worth it.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're so happy you enjoyed Nativo Experience.
Thank you for choosing us.
Best regards
Einat_R, Mar 2025
Great experience.
Excellent atmosphere, delicious food, interesting instruction.
Very worth it in my opinion
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.
Thank you for choosing us, we hope you come back soon!
Shea_H, Mar 2025
Such a fun a night! We spotted a fox on the way. Beautiful sunset photos. Really enjoyed seeing and discussing the drawings and the indigenous way of life. Dinner was magical in the cave and enjoyed by the whole family.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed it so much! We're thrilled you had such a special experience with the fox, the sunset, and dinner in the cave. We hope to see you soon for more magical moments! 🌅🐺🍽️
Israel_G, Mar 2025
Excellent experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the Patagonian and Walichu history and made the tour very enjoyable. We also enjoyed the food and wine once we got to the cave and the drive through the Argentinean lake
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon!
llamasmad, Feb 2025
It's a drive over uneven terrain to a very windy spot that you cannot even enjoy. Then a walk along the Argentina lake to see some painting of a long gone people. Not really much to see or do. The highlight is the food served inside an open cave. Food was good and plenty.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We regret that some aspects of the tour were not to your complete liking. The uneven terrain is part of the adventure, as we cross the steppe along the shore of Lake Argentino in 4x4 vehicles, specifically designed for this type of terrain. This allows for a more authentic experience, closer to nature.
The descent to Mirador del Acantilado offers spectacular panoramic views of Lake Argentino and the Andes Mountains, which many of our visitors consider a highlight of the tour. In addition, the visit to the archaeological site, more than 4,000 years old, is a cultural treasure of great importance, as it has been declared an Archaeological Site of Provincial and National Interest.
We are glad to know that you enjoyed the food. We appreciate your comments and will take them into account to continue improving.
DEX_W, Dec 2024
This was the best way to experience the colours the lake has to offer.
The cave painting were a bit underwhelming. The food and drinks were lovely.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We are glad that you enjoyed the excursion, it is a really special place. As for the cave paintings, we understand that not everyone has the same impression. However, it is important to highlight that these paintings are more than 4000 years old, being totally real and preserved, and they represent the oldest natives of the region.
We hope to have the pleasure of accompanying you on a new adventure soon! 🌟
Rachal_R, Dec 2024
Short and sweet tour, ~2 hours of driving and ~2 hours of stops and dinner. The stops were short but interesting, enough time for good photos, and the dinner was excellent, both food and setting (wine included!). A nice way to get a panoramic view of Lago Argentina. Our guide Cristian was excellent, very friendly and kind and informative with information.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you very much for sharing your experience,
I hope you can come back soon.
Thank you for choosing us 😊
Jon_B, Nov 2024
This excursion was way worth the time and money. Augustino was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable about the tour. The lunch was fantastic. Very tasty, and they had vegetarian options. A very unique cave experience
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Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're so glad you had a great time. Hope to see you on another adventure soon! 😊
Mike_C, Jul 2024
Guillermo was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, passionate, & patient! The stew (for lunch) was tasty & all the staff were kind & helpful.
MuhammadShafiqBin_A, Jul 2024
I could see the vast land and a huge lake across Patagonia. They were also many guanacos running around making the whole experience memorable.
lina_t, Mar 2024
The tour guide was punctual, the ride was all in English, the person was very knowledgeable about the history of the place and answered all the questions z the place was like no other, amazing views and stunning places.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your visit and recognition of our work and dedication.
We hope you leave with fond memories and it is a satisfaction to know that this was the case.
Thank you very much for your visit :)
Candace_J, Mar 2024
Really enjoyed this half day tour. Our guide was very informative and the view of Lake Argentina was beautiful. Really liked the cave drawings and wished we had more time there. Dining in the cave was a fantastic and delicious experience. Food was awesome and we enjoyed the company at out table. A perfect ending to our El Calafate stay.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks a lot for sharing your experience. For our team it is a satisfaction that passengers leave happy.
We hope you come back soon! , Thanks for the visit.
grace_m, Mar 2024
We decided on this half day tour and frankly were not sure what to expect We really enjoyed the information shared by our guide, the party we travelled with and the beautiful vistas of Lago Argentina as well as the history of the native peoples, their ancient writings and stories of their culture and lives. Finally the catered lunch set up in the cave environment with a view of the natural surroundings was amazing and delicious We UNEQUIVOCALLY recommend you take this journey You won’t be sorry!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your visit.
It is a pleasure for the entire team that they left satisfied with the experience and that they recommend it.
We hope to welcome you again!
Del_E, Mar 2024
An excellent activity with an excellent guide (Agostina). Lunch in the cave was both uniquew and amazing
Kathryn_K, Nov 2023
My husband and I loved the scenic vistas, the cave tour, and dinner in the cave. It was incredible! The jeep ride was quite bumpy - so if you are motion sick prone, be prepared!
It was such a unique way to see El Calafate.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Good morning
Thank you very much for your comment.
We are very happy that you enjoyed the experience
We are waiting for you next time
Thank you so much
JoAnn_R, Mar 2023
The best part of this tour was the dinner with an amazing sunset. The pancho made all the difference and I enjoyed learning more about the history and culture of the area.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hola Jo Ann! Thanks you for the review, we are glad to know that you enjoy so much your experience. Hope to see you again in Calafate in the future. Saludos!!
Pamela_Y, Mar 2023
It was fun. The lake was definitely worth it. The cave(s) was interesting. It would have been nice to get more information about the natives that lived in the area, liked what happened to them. Christian was a great guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hola Pamela! Thanks you very much for your review. I will show it to Cristian in person. We hope you can return to Patagonia to continue learning from its history. Saludos!!
8brooklane, Feb 2023
We had a wonderful guide.The scenery and lunch were extraordinary. The native paintings were very faint and sparse, although the guide was well versed in the history and meaning. I would recommend it as a filler tour, but definitely Perito Moreno and El Chalten are the frontrunners.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hola! Thanks you for this review, we are very happy to know that your experience with us was so good. Hope to see you again in El Calafate. Saludos!!!
Dan_J, Nov 2022
Beautiful views of El Calafate as the sun set. Romantic dinner in a cave a unique experience. Zzzzzzzzz
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hola Dan! Thank you very much for this review, we are happy to know that the experience was that good. Saludos!!
LYMARIE_S, Dec 2025
Excellent excursion. Very informative about Patagonia. The experience of enjoying a rich lunch in a cave was spectacular. Our guide NAHUEL was very professional, friendly and fun!!! Recommended 100%
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Miguel_B, Oct 2025
It is a tour of history, the walk is 45 minutes and is not demanding. The best, the closing of the program with a spectacular lunch.
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
Gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra muchisimo saber que la has disfrutado.
Gracias por elegirnos.
Saludos
EstelaMonica_D, Apr 2025
Es una experiencia que no deben perderse!!! Magia, historia, en su recorrido y al llegar a la caverna, comimos un carbonada dentro de un pan casero que no lo puedo describir, tienen que probarlo y si a eso le sumamos que lo acompañamos con un vinito tinto bien argento!!!, todo esto hizo una noche unica!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiecia con nosotros, nos alegra mucho que hayas disfrutado de la experiencia.
Gracias por elegirnos!
Leila_B, Feb 2025
Excursão basicamente se resume ao jantar na caverna. Visita ao sítio arqueológico com explicações muito rápidas.
Nos buscaram no hotel às 18h e às 21h já estávamos de volta.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros👏
Gracias por elegirnos!😊
Luis_B, Jan 2025
Buena atención por parte del operador. El trato fue muy cordial y se esforzaron por dar una experiencia personalizada
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros!.
Nos pone muy felices que hayas disfrutado de Nativo Experience.
Espero que puedas volver pronto! 😊
AnaCristina_S, Dec 2024
O jantar estava ótimo e o passeio é bem interessante. Mas quando fiz a compra havia duas opções de horário mais tarde (às 18h e às 19h). Eu comprei o passeio de 19h, para garantir que o nosso jantar seria à noite na caverna, já que estávamos no final de novembro.
Pra nossa surpresa, já lá na viagem, nos passarsm pro grupo de 18h. Imaginamos que talvez tivessem feito um grupo só, unindo os 2 horários, por falta de clientes. Mas quando estávamos indo embora, depois de jantarmos com luz do dia, tinha um outro grupo chegando. E esse grupo sim, que seria o nosso, deve ter jantado à noite ou vendo o pôr do sol. Fiquei chateada com essa falha. Nos passaram pra um horário que não compramos, sem nos avisar e obviamente sem a nossa concordância.
Regianede_A, Oct 2024
Encantador!!! Desde o trajeto até o jantar.
Me surpreendeu positivamente e super indico
O jantar estava delicioso!!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Muchas gracias por tu opinion.
Nos pone muy felices que hayas disfrutado de la excursión
Esperamos que puedas volver pronto!
Muchas gracias.
Gisele_Z, Oct 2024
Atividade diferenciada que permitiu conhecer mais sobre aspectos históricos e antropológicos da região. O cenário lindo do lago e montanhas, além de jantar numa caverna! Incrível! Recomendo.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Muchas gracias por tu opinion.
Nos pone muy felices que hayas disfrutado de la excursión.
Esperamos que puedas volver pronto!
Muchas gracias.
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