CALAFATE Navigation South Perito Moreno and trekking through the valley

El Calafate, Argentina
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Overview
Duration
11h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Departure in the morning from El Calafate to the Glaciar Sur pier
Navigation to the bottom of the South Arm of Lake Argentino. Upon disembarking, the walk to Frías Lake begins. After a slight ascent you reach the natural viewpoint of Frías Lake. From there you descend towards the shore of Frías Lake.
Board the Fitzcarraldo boat to navigate 5 km through crystalline waters of surprising emerald color. From the other shore begins a 6 km trek through the valley of the Río Frías. The glaciers begin to look closer and closer. Los Glaciares with a valley of changing environments that ends in an amphitheater, made up of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers. The glaciers shed their ice towards the Superior Frías Lagoon
A unique, wide and exclusive landscape. There is free time to admire the landscape and have lunch on the shores of the Superior Frías Lagoon if the wind allows it

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Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. GLACIAR SUR AVENTURA is an excursion aimed at travelers who enjoy walking in remote and unexplored places. Truly those who have done this trekking feel they are the first to reach the places they visit.. Recommendations: - Clothing: Waterproof jacket, comfortable and warm clothing, long and waterproof pants, trekking boots, backpack (40 liters approx.), sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, hat.. You arrive at the Hotel at approximately 7:00 p.m. You walk between round trip around 14 km in 6 hours. The entrance to the National Park is not paid. The passengers are always accompanied from Calafate by a bilingual trekking guide (English/Spanish, possibly Italian) in addition to the crew.. This tour is subject to availability at the time of making your reservation. • The experience implies a prolonged walk in a mountain environment. To confirm departure, a medical file must be completed.. • Age restrictions: over 12 years. Those over 65 years of age may participate, subject to physical fitness evaluation.. • If total or partial navigation is not possible for reasons of force majeure, an alternative plan is made.. Full day excursion. From 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. The experience involves a long walk in a mountain environment. To confirm the departure, a medical file must be completed ON LINE as a mandatory Affidavit at least 24 hours before the start time of the excursion.. What to bring:  Small backpack to carry the picnic.  Sunscreen and sunglasses.  Sun hat / warm hat.  Good trekking shoes.  Appropriate clothing for walking in a mountain environment.  Sufficient shelter for temperatures of 0°C.  Waterproof jacket for light or heavy rainy days.  Buff or protector of face and neck.  Breathable waterproof pant cover.  Replacement stockings.  Water bottle.. 07:30 am: The tour of the hotels begins.  08:45 am: Meeting at the Pioneros wharf  09:15 am: Beginning of navigation.  05:30 p.m.: Return to the Pioneros pier.  07:00 p.m.: Arrival to El Calafate.. Picnic: sandwiches (ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato), small salad, granola, muffin, fruit. (vegetarian/celiac option) Hot drinks available in the dome. If the weather permits, the picnic takes place in front of the glaciers. In case of rain or strong winds, after seeing the glaciers, you return to the forest and have lunch in the dome that is near Lake Frías.. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Pick up and drop off hotels located in Calafate. Departure along the old Estancias route, navigation along the South Arm of Lake Argentino. Disembark at the South Head and Walk to Frias Lake. On the return, mate or coffee is served. Team of guides qualified in Spanish and English. Land and lake transfers. Trekking sticks. 1st TREKKING – Distance: 1.5 Kilometers – Duration approx. 1 hour. 2nd TREKKING: Distance of 7 km approx.. Picnic: sandwiches, small salad, granola, muffin, fruit. (vegetarian/celiac option). Hot drinks available in the dome.
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What's not included
excluded-items
Entrance to the National Park. Age restrictions: over 12 years.. Those over 65 years of age may participate, subject to physical fitness evaluation.
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08:00 AM

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Provider
Expetravel / Azul Latina
Meeting Point

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This tour includes pick up and drop off to hotels located in calafate