GLACIAR SUR Adventure · Navigation and trekking to the Frías Glacier
Full-day excursion to one of the most remote corners of Los Glaciares National Park. Rigid-inflatable boat navigation, trekking to the Frías Glacier and the Grande Glacier, and a visit to the Glaciers Amphitheatre. Off the traditional circuit, in small groups.
A remote corner of the Park
Glaciar Sur Adventure is a new and exclusive excursion that reaches the Frías Glacier by combining trekking legs and rigid-inflatable boat rides through an almost unexplored glacial landscape, in the southern area of Los Glaciares National Park. It visits the Glaciers Amphitheatre, a natural wonder named for the glacial traces and moraines it displays, dating back more than 20,000 years.
The excursion starts early: we collect you from your accommodation in El Calafate with round-trip transfer included. The route begins along the old estancia road towards Lago Roca, inside the National Park and about 70 km from El Calafate.
Near Estancia Nibepo Aike you board a rigid-inflatable boat to sail across the South Arm of Lago Argentino to the southernmost end of the lake, where you disembark. Once on land you do an exclusive trek to Lake Frías; on arrival you board again to cross to the opposite shore and, finally, take another trek to the Grande Glacier.
There are several trekking legs adding up to around 6 hours and 14 km, with little elevation gain, crossing a valley of ever-changing surroundings. The route culminates at the Glaciers Amphitheatre, a true timeline of the glacial era, surrounded by the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers.
There you enjoy the box lunch facing the scenery and then head back along the same trails and boats as on the way out. An adventure in a very little-known area of the Park, off the traditional circuit, in small groups.
⛵ Navigation: rigid-inflatable boats across the South Arm of Lago Argentino and Lake Frías.
👥 Groups: small, up to 12 passengers (up to 20 crossing Lake Frías in two stages).
🥪 Meal: box lunch included, at the Glaciers Amphitheatre.
The order and times may vary depending on the day's logistics and weather conditions.
- Rigid-inflatable boat navigation across the South Arm of Lago Argentino and Lake Frías
- Guided trek to Lake Frías and the Grande Glacier (about 14 km in total)
- Visit to the Glaciers Amphitheatre
- Box lunch (with vegetarian and gluten-free options, on prior notice)
- Guide throughout the whole excursion and trek
- Round-trip transfer from your hotel in El Calafate
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
- Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park (see details)
- Personal expenses
Warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, a backpack and a packed lunch. This is an activity for people aged 12 to 65 in good physical condition with mountain-hiking experience.
