Cerro Frías Excursion

Enjoy a day of adventure exploring the natural landscapes of Cerro Frías by 4x4 Jeep, horse riding, zip-lining or hiking on an unforgettable excursion from El Calafate!

Activities

When making your reservation, you'll have the choice of activity in Cerro Frías. Every option includes pick up and drop off at your hotel or the meeting point in El Calafate.

4x4 Jeep tour

We'll climb up Cerro Frías hill in a 4x4 Jeep, allowing us to explore mountain trails overlooking Lake Argentino. We'll make a stop at a viewpoint at 450 metres above sea level for panoramic views of the Centinela River Valley, then continue to a second viewpoint at 1030 metres to admire Torres del Paine, the Boca del Diablo and the Andes.

May to September: begins at 9 am and 2:30 pmOctober to April: begins at 8:30 am, 2 pm or 6:30 pm

Horseback riding

This route takes us across 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 like cows and guanacos.

May to September: begins at 9 am, 2:30 pm, or 6:30 pmOctober to April: begins at 8:30 am, 2 pm, or 6:30 pm

Zip lining tour

We'll take you to a platform located 560 metres up on Cerro Frías to embark on a zip-lining course with five sections, each approximately 500 metres long, making it one of the longest zip lines in South America.

This activity takes place only from October to April at 8:30 am and 2 pm.

Hiking tour

Enjoy a hike to the southern slope of Cerro Frías, seeing landmarks like Lake Argentino, Torres del Paine, and the Centinela Valley, along with the steppes and lenga beech forests characteristic of Patagonia.

This activity takes place only from October to April at 8:30 am and 2 pm.

Ticket options

Tour with lunch

If you book for lunch, enjoy a meal at the restaurant on the southern slope of Cerro Frías, including a Patagonian stew and dessert. A vegetarian or gluten-free option is available.

Tour with an afternoon snack

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

Tour with dinner

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

Please note that lunch, snack, or dinner will occur after the activity is finished.

Hotel pickup

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