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Mountain Hike: Scenic Views and Wildlife Encounter
Embark on an exhilarating horseback adventure on Cerro Frias. Experience stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and serene lenga forests. Perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Embark on an exhilarating horseback adventure on Cerro Frias. Experience stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and serene lenga forests. Perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cerro FrÃas - We invite you to immerse yourself in a typically Patagonian experience: an exciting horseback ride in the Cerro Frias. With spectacular landscapes and the thrill of exploring nature on horseback, this activity promises to be unforgettable. The adventure begins when we pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate. After a 20-minute drive,…
- Cerro FrÃas - We invite you to immerse yourself in a typically Patagonian experience: an exciting horseback ride in the Cerro Frias. With spectacular landscapes and the thrill of exploring nature on horseback, this activity promises to be unforgettable. The adventure begins when we pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate. After a 20-minute drive, we arrive at the Alice ranch. Starting from the ranch, we will enter the trails of Cerro FrÃas. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to connect deeply with the natural beauty of Patagonia. Ascending through the slopes until we reach 400 meters above sea level, we can contemplate the impressive views of the Valle del Centinela River, Lake Argentino, and the imposing Cordón de los Cristales. We begin the return to the ranch stable through a lenga forest to enjoy the serenity that only this environment can offer.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
We begin the tour by crossing a meadow or mallin, and then climbing the slopes of the mountain. After 30 minutes we have views of the Centinela River valley, Lake Argentino and Torres del Paine. The route continues uphill until reaching elevated fields at about 400 meters above sea level. Where you could eventually see the ranch’s livestock (cows) and…
We begin the tour by crossing a meadow or mallin, and then climbing the slopes of the mountain. After 30 minutes we have views of the Centinela River valley, Lake Argentino and Torres del Paine. The route continues uphill until reaching elevated fields at about 400 meters above sea level. Where you could eventually see the ranch’s livestock (cows) and wild animals such as guanacos, hares, foxes, armadillos and skunks (skunks or skunks). After appreciating the landscapes, the descent begins through a lenga forest, until reaching the barbecue area in the center of the ranch.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sophia_k
Mar 23, 2025
Do it! - What a pleasant surprise! My friends and I didn't know what to expect, but it was a highlight of our trip to Patagonia! Henry and Lucas were amazing guides, the scenery was incredible (especially at sunset--highly recommend the 6:30 tour) and the meal afterward was delicious. A steal for the price!
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Kayla_b
Mar 18, 2025
Loved the sunset experience! - Had a great time!! Riding at sunset was amazing. The meal was great and the staff were all wonderful! Our group liked that they picked us up at our hotel as well. The ranch is beautiful and the horses are all well mannered!
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750christophj
Mar 1, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - It was a great experience. We were lucky that only the two of us were able to ride out with the two gauchos. The tour was fantastic. Even for me, who had never been on a horse before, the tour was really doable.
The food afterwards at the ranch was also delicious and well prepared.
We would love to go back to the ranch tomorrow.
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Bebe
Jan 6, 2025
Great ! - What an amazing experience, staff nice from picking me up at my hotel and return, great view and horse so nice and so much fun.
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Tvlwkdz
Oct 21, 2024
Stunning views from horseback’s. Excellent outdoor activity especially with kids - Amazing half day activity with marvelous views and relaxed horses. We went with Cerro Frias as our two kids age 8 and 11 could go. Most of the other operators take older kids only. Nice small group of 9 incl us four and three guides who helped with the horses. We are beginners and it was no problem at all. We arrived at Estancia Alice and started to get onto the horses immediately. The ride took about 1.5 hours and went one circle up the hill and back down. Absolutely stunning views. We’d go again.
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Michelle
Feb 17, 2025
Wonderful experience - We had a fantastic time horse riding from this ranch. The scenery was spectacular and the horses were in great condition and very placid. Our guide’s English was excellent which meant we could ask questions and learn about the ranch and the environment.
My partner had lunch which was quite basic but authentic and delicious. If I have one criticism, it would be the timings. We were picked up at 8.30 so had breakfast around 8. Riding was 9.45 - 11.15 and Lunch was served around 11.30 which felt much too early to eat a 3 course meal. **** Perhaps the ride could have started a bit later? If not …. Don’t eat a big breakfast !!!
**** As it happens, this worked out very well for me as the ranch staff were being given a lesson by the renowned horse breaker, Amilcar Unanue, and the owner of Cerro FrÃas very kindly let me watch. It was a Wonderful, unique and informative experience …. A once in a lifetime opportunity for which I was very grateful
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Michelle_k
Feb 16, 2025
Fantastic experience - stunning scenery - We had a fantastic time horse riding from this ranch. The scenery was spectacular and the horses were in great condition and very placid. Our guide’s English was excellent which meant we could ask questions and learn about the ranch and the environment.
My partner had lunch which was quite basic but authentic and tasty. If I have one criticism, it would be the timings. We were picked up at 8.30 so had breakfast around 8. Riding was 9.45 - 11.15 and Lunch was served around 11.30 which felt much too early to eat a 3 course meal. Perhaps the ride could have started a bit later? If not …. Don’t eat a big breakfast !!!
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Ashraf_s
Dec 28, 2024
It is a laid back great... - It is a laid back great scenery horse ride with other activities to offered for extras
Was shorter than I expected
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Morvenc178
Oct 26, 2024
Good, just not what I booked… - I booked for horse riding through TripAdvisor, however once the company picked me up it became clear that there wasn’t going to be any horseriding. The tour ended up being a 4x4 tour, which was fantastic, just not what I booked. I understand that it’s low season and they probably just didn’t have enough people to justify running horse riding and 4x4, but it would have been nice if they had informed me of this. Watch out when booking and confirm what you are booked for.
However, we saw all sorts of wildlife including a condor, eagles etc, so I would recommend the 4x4 tour.
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