catalogue of excursions from el calafate

catalogue of excursions from el calafate

CATALOGUE OF
EXCURSIONS FROM
EL CALAFATE
Complete Version
August 2013
INDEX
TREKKING ON ICE
Minitrekking on Perito Moreno
Big Ice on Perito Moreno
Chalten Full Day: Ice Trek
NAVIGATION
All Glaciers: full day navigation
Ice Rivers: full day navigation
MarPatag: Gourmet Glaciers Experience
NAVIGATION AND ADVENTURE
Estancia Cristina: Upsala Discovery
Estancia Cristina: Upsala Classic
Estancia Cristina: Upsala Trekking
Chalten Full Day: Viedma Light Navigation
ADVENTURE
4X4
Trekking
Cerro Frias Trekking
Daily Trekking in Lake Rock
Cerro Frias Zip Line
Petrified Forest La Leona
Fishing
Calafate Fishing (Fishing Tours)
Combination
La Usina: Spinning Fishing,
mountain biking, archery,
horseriding, side by side,
lunch and tea service
Cerro Frias 4x4
El Calafate Balcony 4x4
Sleeping Indian Road 4x4
Horseriding
Short Ride to Round Bay
Long Ride to Lake Argentino
Cerro Frias Horseriding
Daily Horseriding in Lake Rock
Horseriding Towards Chilean Border
ESTANCIAS (FARMS)
El Galpon del Glaciar
25th May Estancia
Nibepo Aike
OTHER EXCURSIONS
Perito Moreno traditional tour: runways
Torres del Paine: full day
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TOURS MAP
TREKKING ON ICE
MINITREKKING
on Perito Moreno
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
This is the most complete tour to visit the Perito
Moreno glacier as it includes the trekking on the ice, a
short sailing by the south wall of the glacier and a tour in
the runways.
The tour begins when we pick you up at your hotel in El
Calafate and start a 75km ride to the Perito Moreno
Glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park. At the Bajo
las Sombras port, located 5 km before reaching the
glacier, you embark to cross the "Rico" Lake and descend
on the southwestern coast after 20 minutes sailing. The
tour guides lead you to a shelter in the forest where they
organize groups up to 20 people. Then, the trekking
begins heading towards the glacier where, after reaching
the ice, you need to put on iron crampons to walk on this
surface. The tour on the glacier is about an hour and a
half, in which cracks, seracs, sinks and small lakes can be
appreciated. The hike is moderate and you will walk on an
irregular ice surface, but firm and safe.
The return to the port is made with an approach to the
walls of the glacier where you can enjoy a Scotch glass with
ice from the Perito Moreno glacier.
Later, you return to Bajo las Sombras port and you are
taken to visit the runways located in front of the glacier,
where you can have a different view of the landscape.
Finally, you begin the journey back to the city of El Calafate
after visiting and walking on one of the most famous and
unique glacier of its kind in the world.
No previous experience required and any person who meets
the age requirement and a minimum fitness can do it.
Full day:
START: between 7:00 and 10:00.
FINISH: 10 hours from departure time
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From August to May.
REQUIREMENTS
Age limit: 10-65 years old. Take:
sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable and
warm clothes, hat for sun, waterproof
jacket, gloves, hiking boots or shoes
with laces and lunch box.
DURATION
10 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch box nor entrance to the national
park.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
BIG ICE
on Perito Moreno
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Physically demanding excursion whose main difference
with the Minitrekking tour is that it includes a 4 hours
walk on the ice, allowing you to get to the center of the
Perito Moreno glacier.
The tour begins when we pick you up at your hotel in El
Calafate and start a 75km ride to the Perito Moreno
Glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park. At the Bajo
las Sombras port, located 5 km before reaching the
glacier, you embark to cross the "Rico" Lake and descend
on the southwestern coast after 20 minutes sailing. With
mountain guides, you start a one and a half hour hikking
in a path next to the glacier, reaching a spectacular
viewpoint where you attach the iron crampons and start
walking on the ice. Once on the Perito Moreno glacier, the
ice trekking takes about 4 hours in total, in which you will
observe incredible blue lakes, deep cracks, eternal sinks,
and amazing caves, which will make you feel at the center
of the glacier. You can enjoy a unique pic-nic surrounded
by unparalleled beauty.
After the 4 hours ice trek, you head back to civilization in
one of the most spectacular trekkings in the world.
Finally, you return to Bajo de las Sombras port and head to
visit the runways located in front of the glacier. After a
short visit to the balconies, you start the journey back to
the city of El Calafate after having visited and walked on
one of the most famous glaciers and unique of its kind in
the world.
Full day:
START: 7:00.
FINISH: 19:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From September to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Age limit: 18-50 years old in good
physical condition. Take: medium size
backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen,
comfortable and warm clothes, hat
for sun, waterproof jacket, gloves,
trekking boots (essential) and lunch
box.
DURATION
12 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch box nor entrance to the national
park.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CHALTEN FULL DAY
Ice Trek
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Excellent alternative for those who enjoy trekking on
the ice in a very little explored area where few vestiges
of tourism can be seen because it takes place outside
the traditional tourist circuit.
The tour starts when we pick you up at your hotel in El
Calafate and head towards the north part of Los
Glaciares National Park (still unexplored) and the city of El
Chalten "National Trekking Capital".
In our journey we will make several stops: at the head of
Lake Argentino, where you can observe the largest lake in
our country and the mountains of The Andes, you will
cross the most important river of our province (Santa
Cruz) and will arrive at the historic inn called La Leona:
famous place where you can observe a small museum and
have a snack with homemade cakes. Continuing, we will
stop at the head of Lake Viedma to observe some typical
estancias and the imposing Fitz Roy located about 90 Km.
Entrance to El Chalten on Route N° 23; our next stop will
be in Bay Tunnel, where we will embark modern boats to
get to the front of the Viedma glacier.
We will sail near the front of the glacier and desembark
near the ice giant wall to start with the trek. This walk on
the glacier has a duration of 3 hours. It is an expedition that
takes place on the Viedma glacier with iron crampons for
security.
Having enjoyed this imposing glacier we will return to Bay
Tunnel and undertake the journey back to the city of El
Calafate to arrive at 19:30 or so. It is a highly demanding
hike due to the amount of hours on the ice.
Full day:
START: 7:40.
FINISH: 19:30.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April
REQUIREMENTS
Take warm clothes, gloves and fleece or
wool
hat,
waterproof
jacket,
sunglasses, sunscreen and small
backpack. Shoes: whenever possible,
trekking or sport, a pair of extra socks.
DURATION
12 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel and lunch box
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
NAVIGATION
ALL GLACIERS
Full Day Navigation
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
This navigation is one of the most important tours that
can be made from El Calafate and it is worth spending a
day to get to these National Park sites that are
accessible only by boat. The tour goes through the
Spegazzini, the Upsala and the Perito Moreno glaciers,
entering the bays that they form.
In the case of recruiting the tour transportation from
your hotel, we will pick you up around 7:30 Am and will
undertake the journey of 50 Km to Punta Bandera, where
the boat departs at 9 o'clock. In the case of having your
own vehicle, you must get to the port of Punta Bandera at
8:30 Am.
The first part of the excursion is in the northern arm of
Lake Argentino across the Boca del Diablo, the narrowest
part of the lake, then you will go to the Upsala channel
and the Spegazzini channel where you are able to see, at
the end of each channel, the respective glaciers. The
navigation runs between spectacular icebergs of immense
size and varied forms. After strolling through the north
arm, you will go to the south arm of the lake where is the
glacier Perito Moreno. From the boat you will see, among
others, the Upsala, the Spegazzini and the Perito Moreno
glaciers, the largest and highest respectively among all
glaciers in the park. During winter time, the Spegazzini
glacier area becomes unreachable, which is why tour time is
shortened.
This is one of the most important sailing excursions of area
of El Calafate and the National Park as you visit the most
spectacular glaciers in the area.
During the season 2009/2010 the Onelli glacier area became
unreachable, forcing the boat to take a different route to the
southern arm of Lake Argentino and visit the Perito Moreno
glacier. Keep in mind that boats have very good heating and
you only need to go out on deck in case you want to take
pictures.
Full day:
START: 7:15.
FINISH: 17:30.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
All year. Reduced frequency in winter
as it has scheduled departures every
two days.
DURATION
8 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch box nor entrance to the national
park.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
ICE RIVERS
Full Day Navigation
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Full day sailing very similar to All Glaciers tour but covers
only the northern arm of Lake Argentino. The tour goes
through the Spegazzini and the Upsala glaciers, entering
the bays that they form and also includes sailing in the
cord of icebergs located about 20 km from the Upsala
glacier.
In the case of recruiting the tour transportation from
your hotel, we will pick you up around 7:30 Am and will
undertake the journey of 50 Km to Punta Bandera, where
the boat departs at 9 o’clock. In the case of having your
own vehicle, you must get to the port of Punta Bandera at
8:30 Am.
The first part of the excursion is in the northern arm of
Lake Argentino across the Boca del Diablo, the narrowest
part of the lake, then you will go to the Upsala channel
and the Spegazzini channel where you are able to see, at
the end of each channel, the respective glaciers. The
navigation runs between spectacular icebergs of immense
size and varied forms. From the boat you will see, among
others, the Upsala, the Spegazzini and the Perito Moreno
glaciers, the largest and highest respectively among all
glaciers in the park.
Keep in mind that boats have very good heating and you
only need to go out on deck in case you want to take
pictures.
Full day:
START: 7:15.
FINISH: 17:30.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From November to February
DURATION
8 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch box nor entrance to the national
park.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
MARPATAG
Gourmet Glaciers Experience
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
MarPatag Cruises offers the most exclusive full day
navigation in the Los Glaciares National Park, offering
saling through the waters of Lake Argentino on the ship
"Leal". This cruise for up to 28 passengers offers the best
alternative for full day travelers who want to know the
Spegazzini Glacier and the Upsala glacier (momentarily
with an iceberg barrier) more intimate. The "Gourmet
Glaciers Experience" proposes sailing the waters of Lake
Argentino in search of the "Spirit of the Glaciers". Walls
over 50 meters high, ancient deep blue ice and majestic
icebergs let you enjoy nature in all its magnitude. The
"Gourmet Glaciers Experience" is an ideal program for
those passengers who want to know the National Park Los
Glaciares in an exclusive manner. It includes a tasting
menu of six steps presented by the chef on board the
vessel, accompanied by an excellent service.
The tour starts when we pick you up at your hotel in El
Calafate and take you to Puerto Bandera located 50 km
from the city. There, you embark on the private port La
Soledad (Bahía Tranquila). The navigation starts heading
towards the iceberg barrier from the Upsala channel and,
after crossing the barrier, you head to the front of the
Spegazzini glacier. In front of this glacier, which is the
highest in the National Park, the company offers a gourmet
lunch on board.
Towards evening, the cruise Leal reaches the Puesto de las
Vacas, which is a very quiet bay within the Spegazzini
channel, where it silences the engines and enables you to
share an interesting walk coordinated by the team of guides.
Once back on the boat, you start navigating back to the
private port La Soledad.
On board the cruise Leal it is offer personalized attention and
an excellent service for discerning travelers.
Full day:
START: 7:15.
FINISH: 18:45.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From September to April
DURATION
11 hours
TIME NEDDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Lunch, tea and soft drinks.
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance to the national park
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
NAVIGATION AND ADVENTURE
ESTANCIA CRISTINA
Upsala Discovery
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Upsala Glacier + Estancia Cristina + 4×4 Upsala Balcony
+ Museum.
This tour combines the navigation to the Upsala glacier
area with a picnic day in Estancia Cristina, located on the
right bank of the glacier. The tour departs, after picking
you up at your hotel in El Calafate at 7:00 Am, from port
De la Cruz, which is located in Punta Bandera. You sail in
the north arm of Lake Argentino to the Upsala channel
and reach the western front of the Upsala glacier where
you can appreciate it from the boat. Enjoy browsing
icebergs and stunning landscapes. Then, you will head by
boat towards the Cristina channel and then to the
estancia.
Full day:
START: 7:00.
FINISH: 20:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Clothing: sportswear, comfortable
fleece type jacket, windbreaker jacket,
sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat,
collars / scarves. Shoes: sports shoes,
hiking boots, especially for trekking
activity.
DURATION
13 hours
When you get to the estancia, you will have a guided tour
to the Costumbrista Museum (former shearing shed) and
experience a 4x4 adventure journey, admiring panoramic
views from the Upsala Balcony in a 9.5 km travel with a
gradient of 550 meters above sea level.
TIME NEEDED
Then, you will get to the shelter of Hielos Continentales
and undertake a 30 minutes walk on ground of glacial
erosion. There, you will have a privilege view of the Eastern
Front of the Upsala Glacier, Lake William, Southern Ice and
Cordillera de los Andes.
NOT INCLUDED
Finally, you will go back to the estancia and to the boat
towards port De La Cross at 19:00 Pm and then on to El
Calafate. In case the maximum number of passengers is
exceeded, visitors will be divided in turns by the tour
coordinator of the estancia.
Full day
INCLUDED
Entrance to the national park
Lunch box
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
ESTANCIA CRISTINA
Upsala Classic
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Upsala Glacier + Estancia Cristina + Musum + Historic
visit and walk.
After we pick you up from your hotel in El Calafate at
around 7 Am, at 8:15 Am you embark and sail from the
port of Punta Bandera in a modern and comfortable
boat. You will sail between icebergs and a stunning
scenery overlooking the western front of Upsala Glacier
and then you will head to the Cristina channel to the
desembark area at Estancia Cristina.
You will arrive at the Estancia Cristina at 11:30 Am. There,
you will stay for 6 hours during which you will do many
activities: there will be a guided tour to the Museum
Costumbrista (former shearing shed), you will walk to the
River Caterina and the Chapel and you will have a tour in
the Estancia.
At 17:30 you will return to the boat to begin the journey
back to Puerto Bandera where you will arrive around 19.00
Pm and from there you will take the bus back to El
Calafate.
Full day:
START: 7:00.
FINISH: 20:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Clothing: sportswear, comfortable
fleece type jacket, windbreaker jacket,
sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat,
collars / scarves. Shoes: sports shoes,
hiking boots, especially for trekking
activity.
DURATION
13 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Entrance to the national park
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch box
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
ESTANCIA CRISTINA
Upsala Trekking
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Upsala Glacier + 4×4 + Trekking in the Canyon of the
Fossils + Estancia Cristina.
The tour begins when you embark and depart from the
port of Punta Bandera at 08.30 hours in a modern and
comfortable boat. You will sail between icebergs and a
stunning scenery overlooking the western front of the
Upsala Glacier and, from there, through the Cristina
Channel to the point of desembarking at the estancia.
The arrival at Estancia Cristina is at 11:30 and you will
remain there for a period of 6 hours while it lasts all the
activity. Just after the desembark, you will get on 4x4
vehicles and travel 9.5 km through mountainous roads.
You will pass through a landscape that until recently was
covered by glaciers and it has great geological interest,
while you can enjoy from the Mirador Upsala of a
privileged view of the eastern front of the Upsala Glacier,
Lake Guillermo, Southern Ice, Hills Murallón and Don
Bosco and the Andes.
From here begins the trek to enter the Canyon of the
Fossils, an area where a high concentration of fossils still
remains of the last marine ingression and have been
exposed by glacial action. The trek takes place for 4 hours
at a steady pace to reach back into the estancia.
Those who choose this activity will have lunch during the
trekk, and will return to the estancia to, then, board the
boat at 17.30. Arrival at Puerto Bandera at 19.00 hours.
This trek, due to the physically demanding conditions and
difficult terrain, is only suitable for people in good physical
condition considering that you walk on uneven ground, and
can not be done by children under 7 years old. Children
between 7 and 12 years old must be accompanied by
parents. If the coordinator of Estancia Cristina tour
determines that passengers who have chosen this activity are
not physically suitable for the trekk or lack the proper attire
for trekking, will not be able to develop it, not accepting
claims or refunds.
Full day:
START: 7:00.
FINISH: 20:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Clothing: sportswear, comfortable
fleece type jacket, windbreaker
jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves,
hat, collars / scarves. Shoes: sports
shoes, hiking boots, especially for
trekking activity.
DURATION
13 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Entrance to the national park.
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch box (must take).
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CHALTEN FULL DAY
Viedma Light Navigation
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
At 8 Am we start the tour at your hotel in El Calafate and
go towards the north of Los Glaciares National Park (still
unexplored) and El Chalten: National Capital of Trekking.
Full day:
START: 7:40.
FINISH: 19:30.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April
On the tour we will make several stops: at the head of
Lake Argentino, where we can see the largest lake in our
country and the Andes, we will arrive at the historic inn
La Leona where we can see a small museum and have a
snack. Continuing, we will stop at the head of Lake
Viedma to observe it closely, and also appreciate some
typical estancias of the area and the imposing Cerro Fitz
Roy and Cerro Torre about 90 km distant.
We will arrive in El Chaltén by Route Nº23 and our next
stop will be in Tunnel Bay where modern boats embark on
those who make the tour nominated Ice Trek (3 Hrs Walk
on the Viedma Glacier). Once the boats depart, our tour
continues to the town of El Chalten.
REQUIREMENTS
Take warm clothes, gloves and fleece
or wool hat, waterproof jacket,
sunglasses, sunscreen and small
backpack. Shoes: whenever possible,
trekking or sport, a pair of extra
socks.
DURATION
12 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
We will visit the iconic "mountain village" and then
continue our journey towards the Chorrillo del Salto
(waterfall over 40 meters high). Here, we will walk in the
woods for about 15 minutes and will stay for a period of
approximately 1 hour at the waterfall.
Afterwards, we will return for lunch in a warm
restaurant/grill in the town of El Chalten which is included
in the tour without drinks. After lunch you will have time to
visit El Chalten for half an hour and visit the local craft
shops.
From there, we will continue on to Tunnel Bay where we will
embark to navigate the waters of Lake Viedma, in front of
the largest glacier of the national park. At 17 pm. we begin
the journey back to El Calafate to arrive about 19:30 pm.
Transfer from your hotel and lunch at a
restaurant
NOT INCLUDED
Drinks
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
ADVENTURE
CERRO FRIAS
4x4
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
In the vicinity of the tourist city of El Calafate, heading to
Perito Moreno glacier, is the Cerro Frias in the middle of
the steppe, which is not part of any mountain cord, thus
it allows you to appreciate spectacular views of the
Torres del Paine, Cerro Fitz Roy, Crystals Cord, Brazo
Rico, the North Branch and main body of Lake Argentino,
the Boca del Diablo, the Magallanes Peninsula and
Avellaneda Peninsula.
Morning:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 12:30.
Afternoon:
START: 15:30.
FINISH: 19:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From September to May.
The tour includes transportation from your hotel in El
Calafate to the starting place. You start from Estancia
Alice, located 25 km from El Calafate, beholding beech
forests on the way, sunsets with a variety of colors and
flora and fauna.
REQUIREMENTS
We begin the journey, crossing a meadow, and start
climbing up the foothills of the mountain. Within 30
minutes of starting, we already have significant views of
the Centinela Valley and Torres del Paine. The tour
continues to rise, reaching the top of the hill, where there
are cows, guanacos, hares and wild horses.
3 hours and a half
Finally, you go down the mountainside and start the
journey back to the city of El Calafate.
DIFFICULTY
Wear comfortable shoes because the
circuit times are calculated for an
average walker.
DURATION
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
MIL OUTDOOR
El Calafate Balcony 4x4
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Excellent half day tour option if you want to practise a
morning or afternoon activity.
Morning:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 12:00.
Afternoon:
You depart from your hotel in El Calafate to complete a
journey of about 35 kilometers above the line of hills
located behind the village. The trail immerses us into
steppe landscapes where we reach heights up to 1050
meters above sea level and we marvel at the variety of
vegetation at this height.
Our first stop is at a natural viewpoint where passengers
enjoy a panoramic view of El Calafate and the main body
of Lake Argentino. The tour will offer views of the Andes
and the accumulation zone of glaciers, the Boca del Diablo
(narrowest part of the lake, towards the Upsala arm) and,
if cleared, you will see the Fitz Roy and Torre in Chalten
and you will contemplate the flight of the condors.
Continuing the ascent, we reach the Stone Labyrinth,
which is a formation of the Cretaceous period, dating back
85 million years old, ever riverbed where even today we
can find fossils that refer to the past. From there we will
descend the northern face of the hill and arrive at the Hats
Rock, curious iron concretions found only in four places
around the world.
We return to El Calafate without losing sight of the
imposing Lake Argentino.
START: 18:00.
FINISH: 21:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to May.
DURATION
3 hours.
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel and
refreshments on the terrace with coffee,
tea, hot chocolate and muffins in the
option without lunch. Steaks in the
option with lunch included.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
MIL OUTDOOR
Sleeping Indian Road 4x4
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Starting from El Calafate and entering the Estancia
Huyliche, we will climb up the line hills located behind
the town until we reach the "Calafate Balcony", where
for a few minutes we will observe El Calafate, the main
body of Lake Argentino and the surrounding hills; still
possible on a clear days the sight of El Chalten massif and
its main hills: Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
Passing through wild places, we can enjoy beautiful
unspoilt scenery, see the Lake Argentino from different
terraces, from the high we will pass near the ski slope and
then, after crossing and visiting "The Stone Labyrinth"
(cretaceous formation of more than 85 million years old),
we will arrive at the highest terrace located more than
1400 meters high. In this spectacular natural viewpoint
located behind the formation of the Sleeping India, we can
see the Perito Moreno glacier, Mount Pietrobelli, Torres
del Paine, the Baguales Cord and the Fitz Roy and Torre,
among others.
At this height we will be surprised at every stage with rock
formations that have been the product of centuries of
erosion and changes in the landscape, beyond enjoying the
majestic flight of the condors, natural owners of these
places.
Descending the canyon of the Arroyo Portezuelo, we will
have the view of the Centinela River Valley. On the way, we
will find the most wind repaired site to enjoy our traditional
lunch of grilled steaks. Continuing the descent we will reach
the Centinela River, which we will cross twice to return to El
Calafate. Includes picnic lunch (chopped, grilled steak,
tomatoes, bread, fruit, wine, soda and water).
Morning:
START: 11:00.
FINISH: 17:00.
Afternoon:
START: 14:00.
FINISH: 20:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From November to April.
DURATION
6 hours
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel, picnic lunch
(chopped, grilled steak, tomatoes, bread,
fruit, wine, soda and water).
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CABALGATA EN PATAGONIA
Short Ride to Round Bay
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
The tour is a ride around the Bay area, where there are
patagonian birds (flamingos, black-necked swans, gulls,
herons, etc.). You will have a very good panoramic view
of El Calafate and Lake Argentino from the surrounding
hills.
Includes round trip transportation from your hotel and
mate with fried cakes after the horse ride. This ride is a
breeze. If you want other riding pace, it is suggested
riding in private.
Morning:
START: 11:00.
FINISH: 13:00.
Afternoon:
START: 17:00.
FINISH: 19:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
All year
REQUIREMENTS
Comfortable clothing, wrap-style onion
layer, sunscreen.
DURATION
2 hours
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel and mate with
fried cakes.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CABALGATA EN PATAGONIA
Long Ride to Lake Argentino
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Ride along the shore of Lake Argentino heading west
from El Calafate. Lunch in the shore near the Lake
Argentino. Return with a panoramic view of El Calafate
from the surrounding hills.
Ride without difficulty and suitable for all ages. This ride
is a breeze. If you want other riding pace, it is suggested
riding in private.
Noon:
START: 11:00.
FINISH: 16:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
All year
REQUIREMENTS
Comfortable clothing, wrap-style onion
layer, sunscreen.
DURATION
5 hours
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel and picnic
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CERRO FRIAS
Horseriding
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
In the vicinity of the tourist city of El Calafate, heading to
Perito Moreno glacier, is the Cerro Frias in the middle of
the steppe, which is not part of any mountain cord, thus
it allows you to appreciate spectacular views of the
Torres del Paine, Cerro Fitz Roy, Crystals Cord, Brazo
Rico, the North Branch and main body of Lake Argentino,
the Boca del Diablo, the Magallanes Peninsula and
Avellaneda Peninsula.
The tour includes transportation from your hotel in El
Calafate to the starting place. You start in front of the Inn
Eolo, located 25 km from El Calafate, where the horses
are. You saddle and start the journey through the
mountain where you can see beech forests, sunsets with a
variety of colors and flora and fauna. On the way, you will
cross a meadow and climb up the slope of the hill. Within
30 minutes of starting, we already have significant views
of the Centinela Valley and Torres del Paine. The tour
continues to rise, reaching half of the hill, where there are
cows, guanacos, hares and wild horses.
Morning:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 12:30.
Afternoon:
START: 15:30.
FINISH: 19:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From September to May.
REQUIREMENTS
Do not carry backpacks. Wear warm
clothes and shoes with smooth soles.
DURATION
3 hours and a half
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel
Finally, you go down the mountainside and start the
journey back to the city of El Calafate.
DIFFICULTY
Anyone without experience can make this tour and it is a
very quiet activity.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CABALGATAS DEL GLACIAR
Daily Horseriding in Lake Rock
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
The ride in Lake Rock is a full-day excursion and it is
performed in the south of Los Glaciares National Park.
We will pick you up at 09:00 Am and will head towards
the Lake Rock on Route Nº 15 about 42 km from El
Calafate. We will leave the steppe zone to reach the
intermediate zone (echo tone).
Ater reaching the estancia, we will saddled the horses
and head to the Andes, interpreting flora and fauna. We
will ride one hour to the main viewpoint where we expect
the view of the Perito Moreno glacier, Lake Rock, Cerro
Moreno, South Branch, Cerro Frias, Magallanes Peninsula,
Camiseta River Valley. Then, after one hour and a half ride
to the camp on the banks of Rico River we will have lunch
with grilled steaks with wine, juice or water.
After a good break of two and a half hours, we will ride
back one more hour to the estancia, and will return to the
city around 18 Pm.
Full day:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 18:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Wear shoes, if possible trekking shoes,
comfortable trousser, gloves,
sunglasses and sunscreen. You do not
need previous horseriding experience.
The guide and his assistant will offer
help and instructions when necessary.
DURATION
9 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel and lunch,
drinks, waterproof cover and insurance.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CABALGATAS DEL GLACIAR
Horseriding Towards Chilean Border
(2 days 1 night)
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
This ride has something special that is no more or less to
ride to the "Puesto La Rosada - Paso Zamora" border
with Chile.
Full day:
START: To be arranged.
FINISH: To be arranged.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
Departing from the Estancia Lake Rock we will cross the
Rico River which flows into the Rico arm of Lake
Argentino, we will cross valleys, ford streams and
meadows to reach the "Puesto La Rosada" which is
located 500 meters from the landmark border.
We will overnight camping in this place and will return the
next day, riding up the mountain to see the Paine Massif
and South Arm of Lake Argentino. We will interpret flora,
fauna, geology, geography and so on.
The ride is 6 hours per day. It is advised not to participate
with children younger than 7 years old. During the tour,
smoking is not allowed.
REQUIREMENTS
Wear shoes, if possible trekking shoes,
comfortable trousser, gloves,
sunglasses and sunscreen. You do not
need previous horseriding experience.
The guide and his assistant will offer
help and instructions when necessary.
DURATION
36 hours
TIME NEEDED
2 days
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel, creole lunch,
drinks, dinner, breakfast, National Park
guide, translator and insurance. VHF
communication, first aid kit and dishes.
NOT INCLUDED
Sleeping bag
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CERRO FRIAS
Trekking
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
In the vicinity of the tourist city of El Calafate, heading to
Perito Moreno glacier, is the Cerro Frias in the middle of
the steppe, which is not part of any mountain cord, thus
it allows you to appreciate spectacular views of the
Torres del Paine, Cerro Fitz Roy, Crystals Cord, Brazo
Rico, the North Branch and main body of Lake Argentino,
the Boca del Diablo, the Magallanes Peninsula and
Avellaneda Peninsula.
The tour includes transportation from your hotel in El
Calafate to the starting place. You start in front of the Inn
Eolo, located 25 km from El Calafate, and will hike
through the valley of the Centinela River. The tour begins
in the valley of the hill where you can see sunsets with a
variety of colors and flora and fauna. Within 30 minutes of
starting, we already have significant views of the Centinela
Valley, Lake Argentino and Torres del Paine. The tour
continues and, if you are lucky, you will see cows,
guanacos, hares and wild horses.
Once completed, we start the journey back to the city of El
Calafate.
Morning:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 12:30.
Afternoon:
START: 15:30.
FINISH: 19:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Wear comfortable shoes because the
circuit times are calculated for an
average walker.
DURATION
3 hours and a half
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel
DIFFICULTY
Anyone without experience can make this tour and it is a
very quiet activity.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CABALGATAS DEL GLACIAR
Daily Trekking in Lake Rock
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Departing from El Calafate at 9:00 Am after one hour
drive you will arrive at the corral of the Estancia Lake
Rock, from where you will start hiking to, later, reach
the main viewpoint of the Perito Moreno glacier. There,
you will remain for a few moments to watch this
amazing and unique wonder, like the fauna and flora of
the area, and the endless Patagonian sky.
Afterwards, you will continue walking to the Rico River
camp where we expect a typical patagonian lunch:
delicious grilled steaks accompanied by red wine.
After lunch and a good rest, we resumed the trek to the
pens and take the shuttle back to return to El Calafate at
18:00 Pm. The total duration of the trek is 3 hours.
Full day:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 18:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
All year except May.
REQUIREMENTS
Wear shoes, if possible trekking shoes,
comfortable trousser, gloves,
sunglasses and sunscreen. You do not
need previous experience. The guide
and his assistant will offer help and
instructions when necessary.
DURATION
9 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel, lunch (grilled
steaks, bread, vegetarian menu (on
request), drinks (wine, water or juice),
walking sticks, snowshoes (in case of
snow) and insurance.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CERRO FRIAS
Zip Line
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
This tour offers the longest zip line in South America
divided into five routes that run from the top of the
Cerro Frias to the bottom, allowing you to enjoy a
unique experience with an exceptional natural setting.
In the vicinity of the tourist city of El Calafate, heading to
Perito Moreno glacier, is the Cerro Frias in the middle of
the steppe, which is not part of any mountain cord, thus
it allows you to appreciate spectacular views of the Torres
del Paine, Cerro Fitz Roy, Crystals Cord, Brazo Rico, the
North Branch and main body of Lake Argentino, the Boca
del Diablo, the Magallanes Peninsula and Avellaneda
Peninsula.
The tour includes transportation from your hotel in El
Calafate to the starting place. You start in front of the Inn
Eolo, located 25 km from El Calafate, where you can see
sunsets with a variety of colors and flora and fauna. Within
30 minutes of starting, we already have significant views of
the Centinela Valley, Lake Argentino and Torres del Paine.
The tour continues and, if you are lucky, you will see cows,
guanacos, hares and wild horses.
From the top you descend with the zip line assisted by the
tour guides. The total distance is divided into five routes
that let you enjoy high adrenaline and high speeds.
Once completed, we start the journey back to the city of El
Calafate.
Anyone without experience can make this tour.
Morning:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 12:30.
Afternoon:
START: 15:30.
FINISH: 19:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Wear comfortable shoes because the
circuit times are calculated for an
average walker.
DURATION
3 hours and a half.
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
PETRIFIED FOREST
La Leona
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Full day excursion in the steppe zone, aimed at all
people who enjoy outdoor activities and adventure,
ready to discover new places. The tour includes
approximately 3 hours walking on discontinuous ground
where wind and water were responsible for uncovering
this place, which remained hidden for millions of years.
You start from El Calafate heading east and you turn
north on Route 40 a few kilometers from departure.
During the trip you can see the Lake Argentino, the Santa
Cruz River, the La Leona River and you will have a
panoramic view of the majestic Andes mountains,
including Mount Fitz Roy. You will stop for about 15
minutes in the Hotel La Leona (historical site) and
continue traveling along the southern shore of Lake
Viedma to reach the slopes of Cerro Los Hornos (Estancia
Santa Teresita).
We will look for the first time the great depression of the
land where the petrified logs are situated and will start our
trekking exploration of fossils, which lasts about 3 hours,
including the time for lunch. Throughout the walk will see
lots of petrified logs lying on the surface, some with a
diameter of 1.2 meters, testimony that during ancient
times the climate was very different from today and
allowed the existence of a full forest. There have also been
uncovered fossils of different types of dinosaurs.
This land is sheltered from the wind by the Cerro Los
Hornos and also because it is a natural depression in the
ground. This a steppe area, therefore, is very dry and
weather conditions are generally very nice. After the walk,
you begin the journey back to El Calafate on the same path
with another stop at the Hotel La Leona.
Full day:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 17:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Comfortable shoes (hiking boots or
sneakers), jacket or windbreaker, warm
clothing, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.
DURATION
8 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel, guide, trekks,
access to paleontologic site, lunch box
and bottle of water.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
CALAFATE FISHING
Fishing Tours
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Fishing in Patagonia is a challenge that more and more
fishermen around the world want to do. Climatic
factors, long distances and a exhaustive knowledge of
the region must be taken into account to organize a
fishing tour. Calafate Fishing is in constant search of new
fishing spots in the Santa Cruz province along its
extensive geography of wild places and often unexplored.
In El Calafate, fishing lovers have the opportunity to make
a day or half day tour with Calafate Fishing, who provide
everything needed to enjoy the experience.
Once agreed the departure time, fishing guides will pick
you up in 4x4 vehicles and take you to the place where
the activity takes place. The guides of this agency have
extensive experience in the area and the particular
activity. Miguel Ángel Almandoz, head of Calafate Fishing
and Los Glaciares National Park fishing guide will lead you
to fishing spots, will tell you stories about the estancias in
the south and will provide his vast knowledge of these
places.
After traveling 60 Km from the city center, we will arrive
the at the estancias near the Perito Moreno glacier, one of
the most beautiful places in the area with an impressive
flora and fauna. You do not need to be fishermen and
beginners can also perform the activity. Areas: lakes
Argentino, Rock, Rico; rivers Santa Cruz and Rico. Species:
Rainbow trout, Lake (big mouth), Perch, Chinook salmon.
Full day:
START: 8:30.
FINISH: Variable.
Morning:
START: 8:30.
FINISH: Variable.
Afternoon:
START: 14:30.
FINISH: Variable.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
All year. During winter only in the
afternoon.
DURATION
Variable
TIME NEEDED
Full Day or half day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel, refreshments
and everything needed for fishing:
transfers, guide, equipment, drinks and
insurance. Typical lunch in the field,
steak and salads.
NOT INCLUDED
Sport fishing license
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
LA USINA
Spinning Fishing, mountain biking,
archery, horseriding, side by side,
lunch and tea service
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
La Usina is located in the vicinity of the Perito Moreno
glacier, just 20 minutes from the glacier and 40 km from
El Calafate. The place is designed following the typical
patagonian architecture, inside has an organic garden
and a birds reserve, in addition to the equipment and
services needed to make more pleasant the stay of
passengers visiting the destination.
Morning shift includes: transfer from your hotel, lunch
(patagonian lamb, salads, roasted vegetables, dessert and
water or soft drinks), one hour horseriding or polaris 4 ×
4, archery, mountain biking and spinning fishing.
Afternoon shift includes: transfer from your hotel, snack
(one infusion, variety of cookies, almond and honey cake,
marbled pudding, Welsh cake, toasted homemade bread,
assorted sweets and orange juice), one hour horseriding or
polaris 4 × 4.
Morning:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 15:00.
Afternoon:
START: 15:30.
FINISH: 21:30.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
DURATION
6 hours
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Depends on the morning or afternoon
shift
NOT INCLUDED
Guide service
DIFFICULTY
ESTANCIAS
(FARMS)
EL GALPON DEL GLACIAR
Patagonian Estancia
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
Heading to Punta Bandera and the Perito Moreno
glacier, on provincial route Nº 11 (paved), and 22 km El
Calafate is situated "Alice-El Galpon". It is an ideal place
for ecotourism development adapted to the different
times of stay of tourists in the area. At the estancia you
can enjoy activities such as sheep herding with Kelpie
breed dogs, sheep shearing demonstration, horseback
riding, hiking and birdwatching in the Birds Lagoon.
On arrival at the estancia, the staff offers chocolate, tea
or coffee with cakes, sweets and homemade cakes. Then,
the activities begin: sheep herding performed by gauchos
on horseback and with Kelpie dogs and trekking to the
Birds Lagoon.
Afternoon:
START: 16:00.
FINISH: 22:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
DURATION
5 hours and a half.
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Welcome tea, dinner and folk show.
NOT INCLUDED
Drinks
After returning from the lagoon, you make a tour to the
old shearing shed and participate in a demonstration to
learn about this practice and wool processing.
After the activities, we welcome you with typical
patagonian grilled lamb, assorted vegetables and salads
and dessert (drinks not included). To finish the day, we
present a folk dance show performed by local artists.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
25TH MAY ESTANCIA
Patagonian Estancia
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
In one of the most stunning natural environments in the
world, the establishment has 17,000 hectares of
countryside and it is located steps from El Calafate
downtown. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the
scenery at the foot of the Cerro Calafate, breathing the
purest patagonian air.
After we pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate, we will
welcome you in the estancia with mate and fried cakes
to, then, walk to the path Arroyo Calafate.
Morning:
START: 9:30.
FINISH: 13:00.
Afternoon:
START: 17:30.
FINISH: 22:30.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From August to April every day.
Variable frequency during winter
months.
Afterwards, you can participate of the traditional activity
of patagonian sheep herding with dogs and visit the old
shearing shed and yards of the estancia. There will be a
demonstration of sheep shearing and, finally, the staff will
guide you to the restaurant "The Quincho" where you can
have lunch or dinner. For starter you will have Creole
turnovers, marinades and stews. Enjoy a main course of
grilled roasted patagonian lamb accompanied by other
courts and the organic garden salads. For dessert we offer
homemade custard with caramel and coffee or tea
finishing with a folk show performed by local artists and a
tour through the country dances.
DURATION
Around 22:30 Pm the excursion ends undertaking the
journey back to your hotel.
Drinks
4 hours in the morning shift and 5 hours
in the afternoon shift.
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Welcome tea, wine tasting, dinner
(patagonian lamb) and folk show in the
afternoon shift or lunch (lamb casserole)
in the morning shift.
NOT INCLUDED
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
NIBEPO AIKE
Patagonian Estancia
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
It is the only excursion of tourist estancia in El Calafate
which still continues practicing the traditional tasks that
characterize them and why they became famous.
After being picked up at your hotel, the journey starts
from El Calafate driving on the old road of the estancias,
now with stretches of gravel and other paths that are
true only for 4 × 4 vehicles. You will pass by estancia
Huyliche, Anita and Alta Vista, and will make numerous
stops at vantage points that will allow you to see from
perspectives very rare, the Perito Moreno glacier, the
Andes and lakes Argentino and Rock. The 56 km vehicle
ride from El Calafate is combined with walks, to be more
in touch with nature. All the way to the estancia, the guide
is available for passengers who want to know about the
local history, geography, fauna and flora.
After arriving at the estancia Nibepo Aike, you will enjoy
lunch which includes grilled patagonian lamb. There is an
organic vegetarian lunch option.
Then, you can participate in the activities of shearing and
herding, hiking to the lake shore or horseriding
accompanied by a gaucho (ride is not included in price),
climb up the Crystal Mountain, where the panoramic view
is incredible and visit the organic garden. In the afternoon,
after tea, you begin the return to El Calafate, bordering the
southern shore of Lake Argentino.
The tour is also available departing from El Calafate in the
afternoon and returning at night.
Morning:
START: 8:30.
FINISH: 15:30.
Afternoon:
START: 16:30.
FINISH: 23:30.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From October to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Be prepared to experience life in a
typical patagonian estancia.
DURATION
7 hours
TIME NEEDED
Half day
INCLUDED
Breakfast or snacks (tea / coffee / mate
and cakes). Tour of the facilities of the
estancia, walk around the place,
shearing demonstration. Lamb with
salads and dessert.
NOT INCLUDED
Drinks nor 1 hour horse riding.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
OTHER EXCURSIONS
PERITO MORENO
TRADITIONAL TOUR
Runways
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
It is an ideal excursion to see the Perito Moreno glacier
without physical demands and with long time to explore
the quiet balconies depending on each person's rhythm.
There are several companies that travel the distance of
80 km to reach the area of the runways that are in front
of the Moreno glacier, within Los Glaciares National Park.
Our excursion to the glacier departs around 9 Am from
your hotel in El Calafate and allows you to spend the time
you want to visit this incredible place, with several stops
in viewpoints within the National Park and a visit to the
runways, scenic spot peak.
The distance of 80 km from El Calafate to the glacier is a
succession of lakes, streams, forests and snowy
mountains. At the end of the journey, you arrive at the
west end of the Magallanes peninsula, where you start
walking on the runways which have a total distance of 3
km. They are at different levels and allow you to
contemplate the glacier from different angles and
balconies. You will have time to walk throughout the
runways and watch the Perito Moreno glacier from the
forehead. According to your fitness, you can reach the
lower balcony and stay close to the glacier or get to the
first balcony easily accessible for anyone.
Morning:
START: 9:00.
FINISH: 17:00.
Afternoon:
START: 13:00.
FINISH: 20:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
All year-round in the morning shift.
From April to November it is not
available the afternoon shift.
DURATION
8 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch box nor entrance to the national
park.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
Since season 2011, it was enabled a lift to facilitate access
for people with reduced mobility to the first balcony which
has a spectacular view.
Those wishing to embark and see the south wall of the
glacier may do so in a complementary tour not included for
approximately one hour which is called Safari Nautico.
After the tour, you return to El Calafate on the same route
taken and arrive in the hotel at 17:00 or so.
TORRES DEL PAINE
Full Day
SHIFTS AVAILABLE
TOUR DETAILS
At 7 Am we will pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate
and begin the journey towards Torres del Paine in Chile.
Crossing the patagonian steppe from north to south you
will arrive at the border named Cancha Carrera (2.5
hours drive from El Calafate), from where you will start
travelling through the beautiful south of Chile and enter
the Torres del Paine National Park arriving around 10:30
Am.
By default, programs are organized with low technical
walking difficulty and minimal physical demands, and
may, if the group is suitable, perform more demanding
routes. All walks are held in the company of our trekking
guides. On board 4 x 4 overland trucks you will visit
strategic points from where you can enjoy hiking and
accessing to scenic overlooks of the most important
natural attractions of the park.
Around noon, we will provide a picnic in the mountains,
protected by the infrastructure of the Overland trucks.
Lunchboxes are included and are abundant, so that
adventurers are kept fed throughout the day. Once we get
to Laguna Amarga, we get off the truck to picnic on the
banks of Paine river. There, passengers wishing to have
lunch on site, will have tables and benches in a wonderful
environment and protected from the wind. Passengers who
wish to experience more extreme, may put their lunchbox
in a backpack and take a walk with the guide on the Wildlife
Path to have lunch at a scenic lookout. This is a 50 minutes
hike, with some difficulty, as you climb up the mountain.
Once underway again, and after making stops at various
lookout points (Lake of the Swans, Superior Mirador
Nordenskjold), we arrive at Salto Grande, from where we
hike to the viewpoint of the Horns of Paine on the shores of
Lake Nordenskjold. This walk is guided and takes about 3
hours total. Then, we continue in the vehicle until a new
lookout point in the vicinity of Lake Pehoe, where we will
have one of the most famous views of the National Park, with
the Horns and the French Valley as background, surrounded
by lakes and Nordenskjold Pehoe.
We return to El Calafate at 21:00 approximately.
Full day:
START: 7:00.
FINISH: 21:00.
ANNUAL AVAILABILITY
From September to April.
REQUIREMENTS
Passport or identity card. Do not take
vegetables or unpasteurized milk.
DURATION
14 hours
TIME NEEDED
Full day
INCLUDED
Transfer from your hotel and lunch
box: meat sandwich, ham and cheese
sandwich, seasonal fruit, candy or
muffin and water and juice.
NOT INCLUDED
Entrance to Torres del Paine National
Park: USD 35 per person.
DIFFICULTY
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
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