Cerro Frias Trekking in El Calafate – Morning
Date
October 1st to April 30th - Every day
Starting time
09:00 am
Trip duration
Approximately 4 hours
Location
Cerro Frias
Period of the day
Morning
Season
Summer
Booking
Itinerary
A spectacular way to explore the Patagonian steppes around El Calafate is by trekking through Cerro Frias.
We walk through the beautiful viewpoints of the region, with the opportunity to see guanacos, hares, condors, and foxes. Truly enchanting!
We depart from the hotel in El Calafate heading to the east side of the city, starting our journey towards Cerro Frias.
We ascend the Cerro in a 4×4 vehicle, witnessing the famous Lake Argentino along the way, the largest and southernmost Patagonian lake with a stunning blue color.
We also see the Avellaneda Peninsula. Upon reaching the summit at 1,030m altitude, we enjoy the wonderful view of FitzRoy, located in El Chaltén, and also the Torres del Paine, located in Chile. A truly breathtaking sight!
With this wide view of the region along the way, the guide takes the opportunity to give us an introduction to the local geography, allowing us to see the boundaries of the National Park and historical points in the region.
We then stop at the famous Campo Restaurant, which offers a beautiful view of the Centinela Valley, and begin to prepare for our true adventure: the trekking!
We will trek through the south face of Cerro Frias, with ups and downs through the Patagonian steppe combined with lenga forest sections. A truly unique and unparalleled sight!
In addition to the photogenic landscape, during the trek, we may spot various animals common in Patagonia such as guanacos, foxes, condors, and hares.
We will make some small stops along the way to enjoy the scenery, have some water, and take a short break.
Arriving at the base of Cerro, we are very excited about the adventure and have wonderful memories.
We return to the hotel in a van, enjoying another stretch of the landscape and concluding our tour on a high note.
Notes
In case of unavailability on the chosen date, the day and/or period may be subject to changes.
This tour is subject to changes depending on weather conditions.
Recommended: People with good physical fitness.
Not recommended: People with balance problems, asthma, spine, neck, or shoulder issues.
Restrictions/Exclusions: Activity not allowed for pregnant women, people with motor disabilities, and heart problems.
Mandatory: Follow all safety regulations indicated (people who do not comply will be excluded from the activity).
Wear comfortable and warm clothes to protect yourself from the cold wind. Bring water.
Observations
- In case of unavailability on the chosen date, the day and/or period may be subject to changes.
- This tour is subject to changes depending on weather conditions.
- Recommended for people with good physical fitness.
- Not recommended for people with balance problems, asthma, spine, neck, or shoulder problems.
- Restrictions/Exclusions: activity not allowed for pregnant women, people with motor disabilities, and heart problems.
- Obligatory: follow all safety rules indicated (people who do not comply will be excluded from the activity).
- Wear comfortable and well-insulated clothing to protect yourself from the cold wind. Bring water.
Include
- Roundtrip transfer to the hotel.
- Specialized guide.
- Meal included: In the morning, we offer lentil stew with brownies for lunch, fried cake with assorted sweets and cafeteria service in the afternoon, and empanadas for dinner, lentil stew as the main dish, and brownie for dessert.
Not include
- Clothing or shoes.
Children policy
- Children aged 0 to 2 years old do not pay.
- Children aged 3 to 11 years old receive a 50% discount.
- From 12 years old, there are no discounts, normal price applies.
Cancellation Policy
- In case of impossibility to go on the tour due to weather conditions, we can reschedule for another date or refund the full amount paid.
- Cancellation request with 48h notice: 50% refund.
- Cancellation request with less than 48h notice: no refund.
