Cerro Frías Excursion

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

Activity Details

When making your reservation, you'll choose between a jeep tour or horseback riding in Cerro Frías. Each option includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or the meeting point in El Calafate.

4x4 Jeep tour

We'll ascend Cerro Frías hill in a 4x4 Jeep, allowing access to mountain trails overlooking Lake Argentino. After stopping at a viewpoint at 450 meters above sea level for panoramic views of the Centinela River Valley, we'll continue to a second viewpoint at 1030 meters, where we can admire 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 through the plains and mallines of Patagonia on horseback to the slopes of Cerro Frías. After a 30-minute ride, we'll see the Centinela Valley and the Torres del Paine, and discover local wildlife including cows, guanacos, hares, armadillos, and skunks.

Schedule: at 9 am or 2:30 pm

Ticket options

Tour with lunch

If you choose this option, you'll enjoy a meal at the restaurant on the southern slope of Cerro Frías, including a Patagonian stew and dessert, with the option for a vegetarian or gluten-free meal.

Tour with an afternoon snack

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

Tour with dinner

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

Please note that meals will occur after the activity.

Hotel pickup

We will pick you up at hotels, Airbnbs, and private homes in central El Calafate. If you are in a remote area, go to the Cerro Frias Office meeting point at 35 Tomás Espora Street.