Cañadón Experience: Trekking through the Calafate Stream Canyon
Walking adventure through prehistoric landscapes. The Cañadón Experience invites you to discover the hidden beauty of the canyon formed by the Calafate stream, a medium-difficulty trekking route among amazing geological formations.
We'll hike 7 km surrounded by native flora and fauna, sheltered from the wind by the high walls of the canyon. The hike ends at the welcoming outpost. The Section, where a traditional meal awaits us to regain our energy.
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Space for this experience is limited and sells out quickly in high season. Reservations are coordinated directly with our operations team through our inquiries channel. We will confirm availability and coordinate all the details for you to live the experience in an organized and safe way.
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About the tour
Cañadon Experience Itinerary
Start your day of exploration with a comfortable trip from El Calafate in our robust 4x4 vehicles, heading south to reach the starting point of this exciting trek.
Pick-up by the hotel
Transfer in 4x4
Trekking through the canyon
Fossil sighting
Lunch in the Section
Return to El Calafate
Included in the TourTrekking through the Canyon
Begin your trek along the Calafate stream, surrounded by majestic hills that form a charming canyon. Enjoy the shelter from the wind offered by this beautiful valley, exploring its hidden corners and discovering its unique flora and fauna.
Unique Geology and Paleontology
The Estancia 25 de Mayo Nature Reserve is home to exceptional geological and paleontological areas, harboring one of the most important fossil crab deposits in the world, as well as oyster reefs and fossil mammal remains approximately 15 million years old.
Arrival at Section
After traveling 7 kilometers through breathtaking scenery, you'll arrive at La Sección, located 800 meters above sea level. Here, a well-deserved lunch will be waiting for you before we begin our return to El Calafate in our comfortable 4x4 vehicles.
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Return to El Calafate
After enjoying an authentic day in the countryside, we will comfortably return to your hotel in El Calafate, culminating an unforgettable experience of nature, history and gastronomy.
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Discover the authentic beauty of Patagonia with Cañadón Experience. Book now and get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure and exploration.
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Cañadón Experience is a Sustainable Adventure
Tour Cañadon Experience
“We were in Calafate from February 9th to 13th and booked three excursions with you. We did it quickly and easily from Uruguay via WhatsApp. All the excursions were very enjoyable, the guides were excellent and very friendly, which allowed us to appreciate Calafate's wonderful natural beauty even more. Thank you.”
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“"Excellent service from the start, plus the tours were super nice and the guides are very experienced, they answered every question we had and were super friendly and fun at all times, I would definitely book again for a future vacation!"“
“A beautiful experience. Totally worth it.”.
The agency was excellent, with personalized service. They responded quickly and efficiently to any questions. The transfers to and from the airport, as well as to the excursions, were all on time, and the staff were warm, friendly, and understood the tourist role we all play. Thank you for everything. We will organize another trip as soon as we can.“
Prepare to challenge your limits and experience a unique adventure in nature with our 5-hour tour. Book now and start your adventure in El Calafate!
Book now and live the adventure of a lifetime in Patagonia!
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Ideal tours to combine with other excursions on the same day in Calafate.
| Cañadón Experience | Huyliche Hill | Petrified Forest | Darwin Experience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⏱ Duration | 5 hs (half day) | 4 hs (half day) | 8 hours (full day) | 6 hours (full day) |
| 🚀 Type of activity | Canyon trekking + geology + fossils | Panoramic 4×4 safari + wildlife sighting | Trekking + petrified forest + paleontology | Kayaking on the Santa Cruz River + historical trekking |
| 📊 Difficulty |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Medium-high |
| 👤 Age | From 12 years old | All ages | From 6 years old | From age 16 |
| 🎯 What to visit | Calafate Creek Canyon · 15-million-year-old crab fossils · La Sección Post | Cerro Huyliche · 360° View of Lake Argentino · Condor Watching | Petrified Forest La Leona · Fossilized tree trunks 150 million years old · Cerro Los Hornos | Santa Cruz River · Darwin's Route 1834 · Río Bote Ranch |
| ✅ Includes | Picnic lunch · Expert guide · 7 km trek · 4x4 transfer | Lunch, afternoon snack or dinner · Bilingual guide · 4x4 Safari | Box lunch · Paleontologist guide · Protected site entrance | Kayak equipment · Dry suit · Lunch · Certified guide |
| 🔗 Same day can be combined | No · Requires a full half day | Yes - PM Glacier Tour (morning or afternoon) | No · Takes up the whole day | No · Takes up the whole day |
| 🚐 Transfers | Included (4×4) | Including | Including | Included (4×4) |
| 💰 Price from | $170,000 ARS | $150,000 ARS | $220,000 ARS | $300,000 ARS |
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Cañadón Experience
$170.000
Guided trekking to the Calafate stream canyon, discovering fossils and millenary formations in the middle of virgin nature.