Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking
Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking
Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking
Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking
Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking
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Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking

Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
$480
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Overview

Heading towards the heart of Lago Argentino, an exciting navigation to the bottom of the South Arm sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure. A serene walk to Frías Lake follows, leading to a natural viewpoint with panoramic views.

  • 🚤 An unforgettable walk leads to Frías Lake, offering stunning views from a natural viewpoint.
  • 🛥️ Board the Fitzcarraldo boat to sail through the crystalline emerald waters, covering 5 km to the other shore.
  • 🥾 A 6 km trek through the Frías River valley brings you closer to imposing glaciers.
  • 🌄 Experience changing landscapes surrounded by Grande, Cubo, and Dickson glaciers flowing into Frías Superior Lagoon.
  • 🍽️ Lunch on the shores of Frías Superior Lagoon is subject to wind conditions.

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season 2023/2023
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 11 hours

  • Picnic: sandwiches, small salad, granola, muffin, fruit. (vegetarian/celiac option)
  • 2nd TREKKING: Distance of 7 km approx.
  • Team of guides qualified in Spanish and English
  • Hot drinks available in the dome.
  • Pick up and drop off hotels located in Calafate
  • Land and lake transfers
  • Departure along the old Estancias route, navigation along the South Arm of Lake Argentino
  • Trekking sticks
  • 1st TREKKING – Distance: 1.5 Kilometers – Duration approx. 1 hour
  • Disembark at the South Head and Walk to Frias Lake
  • On the return, mate or coffee is served
  • Access to Los Glaciares National Park - Rates subject to change.

  • Perito Moreno Glacier
    You walk back and forth around 14 kms in 6 hours. Entrance to the National Park is not paid. Passengers are always accompanied from Calafate by a bilingual trekking guide (English / Spanish, possibly Italian) in addition to the crew.
  • Lago Roca
    It begins in Calafate at 08.00, 50 kms are traveled to the Roca Lake, we embark on a semi-rigid cabin with capacity for 17 people. After navigating for 45 minutes, we arrive at the southern head of the South Arm, where the first stage of the walk begins to arrive at Frías Lake
  • El Calafate, popularly called «Calafate», is a city located on the southern shore of Lake Argentino, in the Patagonia region, in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, about 80 km from the Perito Moreno glacier. It is the head of the department Lago Argentino. (pass by)
  • Navigation to the bottom of the South Arm of Lake Argentino, further and further into the Andes Mountains. Upon disembarking, the walk to Frías Lake begins, which can only be accessed on foot. (pass by)
  • Board the Fitzcarraldo boat to navigate 5 km through crystalline waters of surprising emerald color. From the other shore begins a 6 km trek through the valley of the Río Frías. As one approaches the last moraine, the glaciers begin to look closer and closer. A pristine area of Los Glaciares National Park with a valley of changing environments that ends in an amphitheater, made up of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers. The glaciers shed their ice towards the Upper Frías Lagoon (Big and Cube) and the Dickson Arm (Dickson Glacier) but originally they were all part of one large glacier: the Frías. (pass by)

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • GLACIAR SUR AVENTURA is an excursion aimed at travelers who enjoy walking in remote and unexplored places. Truly those who have done this trekking feel they are the first to reach the places they visit.
  • Recommendations: - Clothing: Waterproof jacket, comfortable and warm clothing, long and waterproof pants, trekking boots, backpack (40 liters approx.), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat.
  • You arrive at the Hotel at approximately 7:00 p.m. You walk between round trip around 14 km in 6 hours. The entrance to the National Park is not paid. The passengers are always accompanied from Calafate by a bilingual trekking guide (English/Spanish, possibly Italian) in addition to the crew.
  • This tour is subject to availability at the time of making your reservation
  • • The experience implies a prolonged walk in a mountain environment. To confirm departure, a medical file must be completed.
  • • Age restrictions: over 12 years. Those over 65 years of age may participate, subject to physical fitness evaluation.
  • • If total or partial navigation is not possible for reasons of force majeure, an alternative plan is made.
  • Full day excursion. From 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • The experience involves a long walk in a mountain environment. To confirm the departure, a medical file must be completed ON LINE as a mandatory Affidavit at least 24 hours before the start time of the excursion.
  • What to bring:  Small backpack to carry the picnic.  Sunscreen and sunglasses.  Sun hat / warm hat.  Good trekking shoes.  Appropriate clothing for walking in a mountain environment.  Sufficient shelter for temperatures of 0°C.  Waterproof jacket for light or heavy rainy days.  Buff or protector of face and neck.  Breathable waterproof pant cover.  Replacement stockings.  Water bottle.
  • 07:30 am: The tour of the hotels begins.  08:45 am: Meeting at the Pioneros wharf  09:15 am: Beginning of navigation.  05:30 p.m.: Return to the Pioneros pier.  07:00 p.m.: Arrival to El Calafate.
  • Picnic: sandwiches (ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato), small salad, granola, muffin, fruit. (vegetarian/celiac option) Hot drinks available in the dome. If the weather permits, the picnic takes place in front of the glaciers. In case of rain or strong winds, after seeing the glaciers, you return to the forest and have lunch in the dome that is near Lake Frías.

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    Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking

    Location El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
    $480
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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