Adventure Trek and Navigation in Los Glaciares National Park
Overview
Discover the beauty hidden in the world of glaciers. In this tour you will tour the southernmost landscape of Los Glaciares National Park. The Adventure Trekking Tour includes a tour through the route of the Estancias (ranchs) until the border with Chile where we will be able to see glaciers traces of more than 20, 000 years, navigating in the South Arm of Lago Argentino and a hike to Lago Frias where we will sail in a small boat to the amphitheater of glaciers and enjoy a lunch with a privileged view of the national park.
Inclusions
- Box Lunch
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Navigation
- 6-hour trekking
What to expect
Itinerary
The tour begins departing from centrally located hotels in El Calafate at 8.00am.
We travel 50km through a rute full of Estancias (ranchs), until Lago Roca where we will embark on a small boat with a capacity for 15 people.
We will navigate 45 minutes enjoying the unique sights of the lake where the typical Patagonian steppe landscape mixes with the Antarctic and Lenga Beech forests.
We will arrive at the south end of the South Arm of the lake where the first stage of the trekking starts up to the Lago Frias. We will walk through an unexplored site, virgin forest and natural scenery will appear in front of our eyes. Once we reach the lake, we will embark on a motorize rubber boat to cross it and start the second stage of the trekking: the hike to the Grande Glacier, located at the extreme southwest of the park.
We will get to a magical place and enjoy a glacier valley with changing environments until we reach the amphitheater of glaciers which is a true timeline of the glacial era. In this spot we will have lunch with views of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers.
Once we finish our lunch, we will start our return through the same path.
Stop At:
• El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
• Los Glaciares National Park, Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
• Lago Argentino, El Calafate Argentina
• Lago Roca, Ruta Provincial 15 Final da RP 15 proximo à estância Nibepo AIke, El Calafate Argentina
The tour begins departing from centrally located hotels in El Calafate at 8.00am.
We travel 50km through a rute full of Estancias (ranchs), until Lago Roca where we will embark on a small boat with a capacity for 15 people.
We will navigate 45 minutes enjoying the unique sights of the lake where the typical Patagonian steppe landscape mixes with the Antarctic and Lenga Beech forests.
We will arrive at the south end of the South Arm of the lake where the first stage of the trekking starts up to the Lago Frias. We will walk through an unexplored site, virgin forest and natural scenery will appear in front of our eyes. Once we reach the lake, we will embark on a motorize rubber boat to cross it and start the second stage of the trekking: the hike to the Grande Glacier, located at the extreme southwest of the park.
We will get to a magical place and enjoy a glacier valley with changing environments until we reach the amphitheater of glaciers which is a true timeline of the glacial era. In this spot we will have lunch with views of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers.
Once we finish our lunch, we will start our return through the same path.
Stop At:
• El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
• Los Glaciares National Park, Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
• Lago Argentino, El Calafate Argentina
• Lago Roca, Ruta Provincial 15 Final da RP 15 proximo à estância Nibepo AIke, El Calafate Argentina
Additional information
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum age is 12 years
- A preventive medical chart must be fill in order to participate in this tour.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Please note a 6-hour walking is required.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Season: October to April
- It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain distance, in case they don't respect the basic safety measures, they will be asked to leave the tour. The capacity of tour will be temporarily reduced to ensure social distancing.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 10 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 2 and 9 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 30 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 2 and 9 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 30 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
LucianaPerez
February 2019
Excelente todo, desde el momento de la reserva hasta que me dejaron en el hotel. La vianda està incluida y es muy completa que no todas las excursiones en Calafate ofrecen. La tripulaciòn y el guìa Federico muy profesionales y divertidos. Agradezco la atenciòn recibida por mi cumpleaños...torta y...
Excelente todo, desde el momento de la reserva hasta que me dejaron en el hotel. La vianda està incluida y es muy completa que no todas las excursiones en Calafate ofrecen. La tripulaciòn y el guìa Federico muy profesionales y divertidos. Agradezco la atenciòn recibida por mi cumpleaños...torta y brindis a bordo !!!! Muchas gracias Glaciar Sur autenticos profesionales del turismo. Gracias.