Calafate Southern Navigation Perito Moreno and Valley Trekking

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About this activity

Starting early in the morning, we head towards the heart of Lago Argentino, where we will embark on an exciting navigation to the bottom of the South Arm.

Upon disembarking, an unforgettable walk to the serene Frías Lake awaits us. After a gentle ascent, we will reach the natural viewpoint, from where we can marvel at the panoramic views of Lake Frías and its surroundings before descending towards its shore.

We will board the Fitzcarraldo boat to sail through the crystalline waters of a dazzling emerald tone, sailing 5 km to the other shore. From there, we will begin a 6 km trek through the Frías River valley, getting closer and closer to the imposing glaciers.

Along the way we will witness a landscape in constant change, surrounded by majestic Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers, which spill their ice towards the Frías Superior Lagoon. We will have lunch on the shores of the Frías Superior Lagoon if the wind conditions allow it.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Azul Latina Travel

Ages: Adults (16–60 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Access to Los Glaciares National Park - Rates subject to change.

Itinerary

Perito Moreno Glacier

6 hours Admission not included

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

45 min

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

Passing by

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.
Lago Argentino

Passing 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.
Los Glaciares National Park

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cerro Calafate Hotel
Hotel Aikendor
Hosteria Meulen
Konke Calafate
Rincon del Calafate
Roble Sur
Todos Los Glaciares Inn
Tehuel Plaza
Cauquenes de Nimez
Apart Hotel Altos de la Costanera
Frai Toluca
Glaciares De La Patagonia

and 43 more pickup points

This tour includes pick up and drop off to hotels located in calafate

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.