El Calafate Trip Overview
Departure from El Calafate on route 15, known as the Ruta de las Estancias, towards the South Glacier jetty which is located in the South Arm of Argentino Lake, on the shores of Estancia Nibepo Aike. Navigation to the bottom of the South Arm of the Argentino Lake, deeper and deeper into the Andes. Upon disembarking, the walk to Lake Frías begins, which is only accessible on foot. The path enters a forest of lengas. After a slight climb we reach the natural viewpoint of Lake Frías, all these lands were covered by the homonymous glacier thousands of years ago. From there you descend towards the lake shore, to board the Fitzcarraldo boat, and sail 5 km through crystal clear waters of surprising emerald color. 4.5 trekking through the Río Frías valley. A pristine area of Los Glaciares NP. A valley of changing environments that ends in an amphitheater, made up of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers.
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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: El Calafate, Argentina
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina
Departure from El Calafate on route 15, known as the Ruta de las Estancias, towards the South Glacier jetty which is located in the South Arm of Argentino Lake, on the shores of Estancia Nibepo Aike. Navigation to the bottom of the South Arm of the Argentino Lake, deeper and deeper into the Andes. Upon disembarking, the walk to Lake Frías begins, which is only accessible on foot. The path enters a forest of lengas. After a slight climb we reach the natural viewpoint of Lake Frías, all these lands were covered by the homonymous glacier thousands of years ago. From there you descend towards the lake shore, to board the Fitzcarraldo boat, and sail 5 km through crystal clear waters of surprising emerald color. 4.5 trekking through the Río Frías valley. A pristine area of Los Glaciares NP. A valley of changing environments that ends in an amphitheater, made up of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
Grandiose landscapes of pristine nature. The southern limit of the National Park is reached, on the border with Chile. The South arm of Lake Argentino and Lake Frías are navigated to reach the upper Frías Lagoon on foot where the Dickson, Cubo and Grande glaciers are seen. Natural history, from 20,000-year-old glacial remains to moraines of the last decade and marine fossils.
Duration: 7 hours
