Cerro Frías Excursion

Enjoy a day of adventure exploring the natural landscapes of Cerro Frías by jeep or horseback on an excursion from El Calafate.

Activity Details

When making your reservation, you'll choose your preferred activity in Cerro Frías. All options include pick up and drop off at your hotel or the meeting point in El Calafate.

4x4 Jeep tour

In this tour, we will climb Cerro Frías hill in a 4x4 Jeep, exploring mountain trails with views of Lake Argentino. A stop at a viewpoint at 450 meters above sea level offers panoramic views of the Centinela River Valley. We will then ascend to another viewpoint at 1030 meters to see the Torres del Paine, the Boca del Diablo, and the peaks of the Andes.

Schedule: at 9 am or 2:30 pm

Horseback riding

This route takes us across the plains and mallines of Patagonia up to Cerro Frías. After a 30-minute horse ride, we will see the landscapes of the Centinela Valley and Torres del Paine, along with local wildlife including cows, guanacos, hares, armadillos, and skunks.

Schedule: at 9 am or 2:30 pm

Ticket options

Tour with lunch

Booking for lunch includes a meal at the restaurant on the southern slope of Cerro Frías, featuring a Patagonian stew and a dessert, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Tour with an afternoon snack

This option includes tea, coffee, or hot chocolate with a sweet cake.

Tour with dinner

Dinner consists of three dishes: empanadas, lentil stew, and a brownie with dulce de leche.

Note that the meal (lunch, snack, or dinner) will occur after the activity.

Hotel pickup

Pickup is available from hotels, Airbnbs, and private homes in central El Calafate. Those in remote areas must go to the meeting point in Cerro Frías Office, located at 35 Tomás Espora Street.