Lake Frías Hike & Glacier Boat Trip
Description
At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in El Calafate and take you to the Los Glaciares National Park, one of the main natural areas in Argentine Patagonia.
First of all, we'll stop at the Los Pioneros harbour and go on a 1-hour boat trip. The crossing between the glaciers will take us through one of the most beautiful parts of Lake Argentino. We'll get off the boat on the shore of the South Arm, where we'll begin our first hiking route.
Our hike, which has a distance of 1.2 miles (2 km), will end on the shores of Lake Frías. From there, we'll board another Zodiac boat and sail across the water to the shore on the other side. Once we've stepped off the boat, we'll set off on another hike, this time with a distance of 2.8 miles (4.5 km). We'll walk through an enchanting forest of hundred-year-old lenga beech trees and a glacial valley.
Next, we'll walk to the Lake Frías Superior area. This spectacular lake is covered with icebergs, and from here we'll gaze out at incredible panoramic views of the Dickson, Cubo and Grande glaciers.
While we admire the views, we'll take a break to have a picnic lunch. Our lunch will include ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, a cereal bar, dried fruits, alfajor (a sweet treat), sweets, fruit, mineral water and orange juice.
After fuelling up, we'll make our way back to the starting point by boat and by taking the first hiking route once more. From there, we'll return to your hotel in El Calafate and arrive after 12 hours together.
Pickup
Depending on which option you choose, the tour includes the following:
- Tour with pickup: we'll pick you up from your hotel in El Calafate
- Tour without pickup: meet at Ryan's Travel office, located at number 31, 7 de Diciembre Street (Local 3, a few metres from the Banco de la Nación Argentina).
More Information
Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
Transport by minibus or coach
English–speaking guide
Boat trip
Picnic lunch
Not included
Admission ticket to Los Glaciers National Park: 10,000 ARS (US$ 8.52) for Argentinian adults, 30,000 ARS (US$ 25.56) for foreign adults and 4,000 ARS (US$ 3.40) for Argentinian kids aged between 6 and 10; free for kids under 6 of any nationality, retired Argentinians, and individuals with a disability and the person accompanying them, of any nationality
When to book?
You can book up until the previous day (7:00 pm), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Ryan's Travel S.a.
Corporate name: RYAN'STRAVEL S.A.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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