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South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation

Operative tour
October to April

If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 3 days before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Enjoy a day full of incredible natural landscapes with this South Glacier Adventure Trek and Navigation to discover Frías Lake and its wonderful surroundings.


Price per person:

US$ 330.00 per person.

Times:

07:30 am to 07:30 pm

Duration:

12 hours.


Included:

pickup at your accommodation (urban area), shared transportation, bilingual guide (Spanish and English), snack, hiking poles and drop off at the accommodation.

What to bring:

trekking clothing, trekking shoes, warm clothing, sunglasses and water.

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

subject to weather conditions.

Restrictions:

not allowed for pregnant women, minimum age required of 12 years old and adults over 65 must undergo a physical fitness assessment.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

3 days.

If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.


You will leave in the morning from El Calafate towards the Glaciar Sur pier (Puerto Los Pioneros), to begin this South Glacier Adventure Trek and Navigation. You will begin the navigation to the bottom of the South Arm of Lake Argentino, going deeper and deeper into the Andes mountain range. Upon disembarking, the first trek will begin, which will take you to Frías Lake, which is only accessible on foot. The trail will take you through the lenga forest, until you reach the natural viewpoint of Frías Lake, from which you descend to the shore of the lake. You will board the Fitzcarraldo boat to sail 5 km through the emerald waters, until you reach the other shore where the second trek of just over 4 km through the valley of the Frías River begins. As you advance, the glaciers will begin to appear closer and closer, a pristine area of ​​the Los Glaciares National Park with a valley that ends in an amphitheater, made up of the Grande, Cubo and Dickson glaciers. Here you will be able to enjoy this wonderful, unique, wide and exclusive landscape, and you will have free time to admire the landscape and have lunch on the shores of the Upper Frias Lagoon if the wind allows it (otherwise you will return to the dome to have lunch inside). After this you will begin the return trip along the same route, arriving in El Calafate at sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What kind of food is included in the South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation?

    The South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation tour includes a boxed lunch, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available, so all participants can enjoy the experience without any dietary concerns.

  • Which glaciers can be seen during the South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation ?

    During the South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation tour, you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Dickson, Cubo, and Grande glaciers, which form a spectacular natural amphitheater in front of the iceberg-covered Upper Frías Lagoon.

  • What is the difficulty level of the South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation?

    The South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation tour is designed for active people in good physical condition. It includes two hikes, one 700 meters long and the other just over 4 kilometers long, through Patagonian forests and glacial valleys.

  • What type of boat is used for the South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation?

    During the tour, the navigation is done on small, easy-to-handle boats, perfect for a more intimate and personalized experience. Depending on availability on the day of your tour, you may sail on a boat with either an open or enclosed deck, allowing the crew to better adapt to the weather and type of outing. These boats have a reduced capacity of about 10 to 23 passengers, so the atmosphere on board is quieter and less crowded than on large-group cruises. All vessels are equipped with life jackets and basic safety features, so you can simply relax and focus on the scenery and the adventure.

  • How to book South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation ?

    To book South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation , you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • How far in advance should I book South Glacier Adventure Trek & Navigation ?

    We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.

Customer opinions about Nomades

4.8/5

Overall rating

4138

Total reviews

Alexandre🇧🇷

21 December, 2025

La comunicación siempre muy precisa y sobretodo la preocupación con la seguridad del viaje

Claudia🇩🇪

21 December, 2025

Kommunikation, Abholung alles reibungslos.

Mariano🇪🇸

13 December, 2025

Estoy totalmente agradecido con la organización de Nómades, ya que hicieron una excepción a pesar de que era una persona sola para hacer el tour en kayak y finalmente se realizó satisfactoriamente.

Henry🇨🇱

11 December, 2025

Denomades excelente gestión , esta es tercera vez que hago reserva con ustedes y me da mucha confianza

Estefania🇨🇴

10 December, 2025

Fue rápido, efectivo muy profesional.

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