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. All options include pick up and drop off at your hotel or the meeting point in El Calafate.

4x4 Jeep tour

We will ascend Cerro Frías hill in a 4x4 Jeep, allowing us to explore mountain trails with views of Lake Argentino. A stop at a viewpoint at 450 metres above sea level provides panoramic views of the Centinela River Valley, followed by a visit to a second viewpoint at 1030 metres to see the Torres del Paine, Boca del Diablo, and the Andes peaks.

Schedule: at 9 am or 2:30 pm

Horseback riding

This route includes riding across the plains and mallines of Patagonia to the slopes of Cerro Frías. After a 30-minute ride, we will view the Centinela Valley and Torres del Paine, while observing local wildlife such as cows, guanacos, hares, armadillos, and skunks.

Schedule: at 9 am or 2:30 pm

Ticket options

Tour with lunch

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

Tour with an afternoon snack

The afternoon snack option includes tea, coffee, or hot chocolate with sweet cake.

Tour with dinner

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

Note that meals will take place after the activity.

Hotel pickup

Pick up is available at hotels, Airbnbs, and private homes in central El Calafate. For remote areas, guests must go to the meeting point in Cerro Frias Office at 35 Tomás Espora Street.