South Glacier Adventure

South Glacier Adventure

From 11/01 to 04/30/2022
Adults U$D 150.-
Shuttle to Nibepo Aike Ranch U$D 15.-
OIders than 12 years

Trekking to the southernmost glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park
Regular departures: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Great landscapes of pristine nature. You reach the southern limit of the National Park, on the border with
Chili. The South arm of Lake Argentino and Lake Frías are navigated, to reach the Laguna Frías Superior on foot.
where the Dickson, Cubo and Grande glaciers can be seen. Natural history, from glacial remains of 20
thousand years to moraines from the last decade and marine fossils.
The route Departure from El Calafate along Route 15, known as the Route of the Estancias, to the Glaciar Sur pier that is located in the South Branch of Lake Argentino, on the shores of Estancia Nibepo Aike. Navigation to the bottom of the South Arm of Lake Argentino, every time we see more inside the Andes Mountain Range. Upon disembarking, the walk begins towards Lake Frías, which can only be accessed on foot. The trail goes into a lenga forest. After a slight ascent, you reach the natural viewpoint of Lago Frías, all these lands were covered by the homonymous glacier thousands of years ago. From there, descend to the shore of the lake, to board the Fitzcarraldo boat, and navigate 5 km through crystal clear waters of surprising emerald color. From the other shore, a 4.5-mile trek begins through the Frías River valley. As one approaches the last moraine, the glaciers begin to come closer and closer. A pristine area of ​​Los Glaciares National Park. A valley of changing environments that ends in an amphitheater, made up of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers. The glaciers release their ice towards the Upper Frías Lagoon (Grande and Cubo) and the Dickson Arm (Dickson Glacier) but originally they were all part of a large glacier: the Frías. A unique, wide and exclusive landscape. There is free time to admire the landscape and have lunch, before retracing the route and returning to El Calafate.

It includes:
* Excursion in regular.
* Picnic.
* Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park.
* Spanish / English bilingual guides.
* Trekking sticks; waterproof leggings;
dry socks available.
* Refuge dome between Lake Frías and the Lagoon
Cold Superior with hot drinks, snacks, and
emergency team. Does not include:
* Transfers from hotels outside of El Calafate
(Aeolus, The Usine).
* Tips.

Note:
* Regular departures: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Reservations of more than 4 passengers opens a new date.
* Excursion suitable for people over 12 years old.
* Those over 65 years of age may participate, subject to evaluation of physical fitness. The experience involves
prolonged walk in a mountain environment. To confirm the departure, a medical record must be completed
attached to the booking confirmation.
* In case total or partial navigation is not possible, an alternative plan is made that ensures a trekking
to access remote landscapes of the southern area of ​​Los Glaciares National Park. There is no refund.

What to bring:
* Small backpack to carry the picnic.
* Sunscreen and sunglasses.
* Sun hat or warm hat.
* Good trekking shoes.
* Comfortable clothes, to walk in a mountain environment.
* Shelter enough to withstand temperatures of 0°C.
* Waterproof jacket since they can touch light or intense rainy days.
* Buff or face and neck protector.
* Waterproof pants cover made of breathable fabric.
* Spare stockings.

If you have, it is recommended to bring:
* Canteen.
* Camera with enough battery.
* Farsighted.

Technical sheet: Adventure
Trekking to the southernmost glaciers of Los Glaciares National Park
Season: October 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
Regular departures: Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. With more than 4 people a new date opens.
Groups: 15 people.
Reference Hours:
* 8:00 a.m.: Pick up tour begins at the hotels in El Calafate.
* 9:30 a.m.: meeting at the Pioneros pier (Estancia Nibepo Aike)
* 10:00 a.m.: start of navigation.
* 6:00 p.m.: return to Nibepo Aike.
* 7:30 p.m.: Arrival in El Calafate.
Duration: from El Calafate 10 or 11 hours. From Nibepo Aike it is 7:30 a.m. 3 hours of transfer / 2 hours of navigation /
5 hours of walking, 14 km.
Difficulty: moderate. +70/-70 m difference in level. There is no road for support vehicles.
Boat: Fonzo or Hauthal on Lake Argentino and Fitzcarraldo on Lake Frías.
Picnic: 2 ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, cereal bar, nuts, alfajor, candies, water, juice
orange and 2 fruits. Hot drinks available halfway.
If the weather allows it, the time of the picnic is in front of the glaciers, but in case of rain or strong winds
returns to the forest after seeing the glaciers and has lunch in a dome that is located near Lake Frías.
Departures on December 25 and January 1: the departure from El Calafate is delayed by 1 hour, so you also arrive one hour
later.