Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.