Ziplining in El Calafate: 4 lines over Patagonia

Four ziplines strung across the Patagonian steppe, not a chairlift or a platform tower

Zipline down four lines totaling 2,920 meters in El Calafate, descending from Mount Huyliche to Estancia Huyliche ranch. You ascend by 4x4 vehicle to the Calafate Balconies for views of Lake Argentino and the Andes, then choose your descent: a 4x4 route down the south face, a 90-minute guided trek down the north face, or the zipline circuit. Harness and helmet are included. Lunch and a glass of wine follow at the ranch. Weight limits are 40–100 kg. The full outing takes around 4 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Panoramic views at Calafate Balcony

• Ascend Mount Huyliche by 4x4
• Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Argentino
• Choose descent mode: 4x4, trekking, or zipline
• Descend to old Huyliche ranch house
• Have lunch, snack, or dinner

The experience

The day starts with a 4x4 ascent to Mount Huyliche, climbing to the Calafate Balconies: a panoramic point overlooking Lake Argentino, the Andes and the Patagonian Continental Ice. From there, the descent splits three ways. The zipline option runs you through four consecutive lines covering 2,920 meters total, with harness and helmet provided. The lines descend the face of the mountain toward Estancia Huyliche, an old ranch house at the base where the day ends. If you pick the trek instead, it's a 90-minute guided walk down the north face with views of the lake and access to caves along the route. The 4x4 descent takes the south face, passing the Stone Labyrinth and Patagonian steppe before arriving at the same ranch.

Lunch, a snack or dinner, depending on what time you booked, waits at Estancia Huyliche, and a glass of wine is included. The guide speaks English or Spanish. Pickup is included, and children from age 5 are welcome. You need at least moderate fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Weight on the zipline must fall between 40 and 100 kg.

What’s included

• 4x4 ascent to the Calafate Balconies on Mount Huyliche.
• harness and helmet for the zipline descent.
• four ziplines totaling 2,920 meters.
• lunch, snack or dinner with a glass of wine at Estancia Huyliche.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup included.

Options for this experience

3 options

4x4 and HikingGuide in English or Spanish · 10:00, 15:00 and 18:004x4 plus guided hike. Duration: 4 hours. After reaching the top in the 4x4, we descend on foot for 60 to 90 minutes through the mystical Patagonian steppe. Pickup is included.

Full 4x4Guide in English or Spanish · 10:00, 15:00 and 18:00The complete 4x4 experience, with pickup included

4x4 and ZiplineGuide in English or Spanish · 10:00, 15:00 and 18:004x4 plus zipline: once we reach the central balcony, we come back down along the 4 lines of a 2,920-meter zipline. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 15:00 and 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SOUTHROAD

Is this one for you?Choose the zipline if you want the rush of a long descent with views: the four lines cover more distance than a single drop, and the ranch meal afterward gives you time to settle before heading back. The 90-minute trek suits anyone who prefers walking and wants to explore the caves. The 4x4 option works if you'd rather stay in the vehicle and see the Stone Labyrinth from the south face.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the four ziplines like on the descent from Mount Huyliche?

The zipline circuit covers 2,920 meters across four consecutive lines descending from the Calafate Balconies toward Estancia Huyliche ranch. Harness and helmet are provided, and weight must be between 40 and 100 kg.

Can I choose a different way down the mountain if I don't want to zipline?

Yes, you pick one descent method at booking. The 4x4 route takes the south face past the Stone Labyrinth. The trekking option is a 90-minute guided walk down the north face with lake views and cave access. All three end at the ranch for lunch.

What's included in the price for the zipline option?

The zipline includes harness and helmet, the 4x4 ascent to Mount Huyliche, lunch or snack with a glass of wine at the ranch, and a guide in English or Spanish. Pickup is included.

How long does the whole experience take?

The full outing takes around 4 hours from pickup to the end of lunch at Estancia Huyliche.