The experience begins at El Calafate airport, from where passengers board a flight to Perito Moreno , flying over the vast plains of the Patagonian steppe , winding rivers and lakes that foreshadow the immensity of the landscape that awaits them.
Upon arrival, the tour continues to the protected area where the Cave of Hands is located, nestled in the deep Pinturas River Canyon . Accompanied by a guide, visitors explore a natural environment of great scenic and cultural value , learning about the history , geography , and biodiversity of this remote region of Patagonia.
The guided hike allows access to the rock overhangs that shelter the famous cave paintings , a testament to human presence in these lands for millennia. The trail continues to the Condor Refuge , a privileged panoramic viewpoint offering sweeping vistas of the canyon and its rugged surroundings.
During the hike, stops are made at various natural viewpoints that invite contemplation of the landscape, observation of fauna and taking photographs, while the canyon and its rock formations reveal the geological magnitude of the place.
The return journey involves retracing the scenic route to Perito Moreno Airport, and subsequently, the flight back to El Calafate offers a final aerial perspective of Patagonia, with its vast plains, rivers, and lakes unfolding beneath the plane as a visual conclusion to an intense and memorable day.