Day tour Cave of the Hands
The Cave of the Hands, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains some of the oldest rock paintings in South America, estimated to be over 9,000 years old. The Pinturas River Canyon and the geological features of Patagonia Park transform this visit into a rare experience.
Passenger Capacity
Maximum 8 passengers
Meeting Place
El Calafate Airport
Flight to Perito Moreno
1 hr. 30 min. viewing plateaus, vibrant lakes, and the Andes.
First Stop
(45 min from the airport)
Patagonia Park
Attractions
Cave of the Hands with a local bilingual archaeological guide
Lunch Spot
Condor Refuge
Trekking
-Tierra de Colores Trail: 1 hr. (round trip) trails through the Pinturas River Canyon.
Medium difficulty
Return Flight to El Calafate
1 hr. 30 min. flying over the iconic Route 40 winding among plateaus, lakes, and the vast
Patagonian steppe
Itinerary may be custom-made
Includes
-Flight El Calafate – Perito Moreno – El Calafate
-Bilingual guide
-Ground transportation
- Lunch
Not Included
-Airport transfers to/from meeting point
-Entrance fee to the Cave of the Hands Provincial Park - https://www.peritomoreno.tur.ar/cueva-de-las-manos/entradas/entradas-disponibles
Departures
Daily
Schedule
8 AM to 6 PM - for reference only
Recommendations
-Because of the area's weather conditions and rough terrain, bringing items such as a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm and comfortable clothing, sun hat, waterproof jacket, gloves, and trekking boots is recommended.
Excursions may be cancelled due to weather conditions.
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