About this tour
A 3-hour guided ATV tour through Patagonian hill terrain ending with a meal at a working estancia. You'll ride tandem on a low-speed circuit to Los Balcones viewpoint, where panoramic views span Lake Argentino, the Southern Ice Field, and peaks including Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, then return to the ranch for authentic regional food and a look at the property's corrals and shearing shed. Suits adventure seekers after scenery rather than speed.
Highlights
- Tandem ATV ride along hill roads at steady pace to Los Balcones viewpoint
- Panoramic views of Lake Argentino, Southern Ice Field, Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre
- Lunch, snack or dinner with wine at the estancia, depending on time booked
- Tour of working estancia corrals and historic shearing shed
- All safety gear and helmet provided; guide leads throughout
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Designed for nature appreciation, not high-speed sport riding
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Estancia Huyliche, where you'll receive a briefing and gear up with helmet and safety equipment. You then ride tandem behind your guide on an ATV for roughly 2 hours along hill roads to Los Balcones, maintaining a measured pace to take in the landscape and stop for views of the surrounding mountains, lake and glaciers.
After the ride, you'll explore the estancia grounds — corrals, shearing shed, and the old workers' quarters. Depending on your booking time, you'll be served lunch, afternoon snack or dinner (wine included) prepared by the ranch cooks. You'll then return to your hotel, completing the 3-hour outing.
What travellers say
- Stunning, multi-peak panoramic views without strenuous hiking
- Tandem format removes rider skill barriers; guide handles steering
- Authentic estancia meal and property tour feels immersive
- Inclusive package: gear, guide, food and transfers covered
- Low-speed pacing prioritises landscape over adrenaline
- Not suitable for spinal, cardiovascular or pregnancy-related concerns
- Requires moderate fitness; 2 hours on a moving ATV is demanding
- Patagonian weather is unpredictable; conditions may affect comfort
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone who wants panoramic Patagonian views from an ATV without the intensity of racing or technical riding — speed and sport aren't the point. You do need moderate fitness and a stable spine; it's not suitable if you're pregnant, have cardiovascular concerns, or spinal injuries. The ride is tandem (you're a passenger), and you'll be on an ATV for roughly 2 hours, so expect some vibration and jostling on rough terrain. Weather in Patagonia is changeable; dress in layers. The meal and wine are included; hotel transfers are included. Group size isn't specified — enquire if you prefer a smaller party.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.