4 days tour

Adventure In El Chaltén & Lago Del Desierto

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Adventure In El Chaltén & Lago Del Desierto

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Standard Accommodation - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Infinito Sur Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base Superior Accommodation (Upgraded Supplement) - 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base

Meals

- 3 Breakfasts, 2 Box Lunchs

Guide

- Mountain Trekking Guide is included on Day 2 and 3

Others

- Transfer from Hotel / Airport in El Calafate to Hotel at El Chalten - 3 Nights Accommodation in El Chalten - Double or Single Base - Mountain Trekking Guide for Fitz Roy Trek, Laguna de los Tres on Day 2 - Full Day Tour to Lago del Desierto Vespignani Glacier with transfers and sailing (Box Lunch and Mountain Trekking Guide Included - Transfer from Hotel at El Chalten to Hotel at El Calafate - 3 Breakfasts, 2 Box Lunch

Transport

- Transfer El Calafate - El Chalten - El Calafate ** Transfer from / to El Calafate can be coordinate from the airport, from the bus terminal or from the hotel. Just let us know and we will coordinate the proper services for you

Hygieneprotocol

Security measures: - Face masks must be used in all public places, both passengers and staff. - Hand sanitizer or alcohol gel will be available for both passengers and staff - Social distancing will continue to be another of the security measures, affecting the size of the groups on excursions and group transfers in vehicles. - The areas with the highest number of passengers will be disinfected regularly - In case you need technical equipment (vests, trekking poles, life jackets, crampons, etc.) they will be disinfected between use. - Vehicles will also be disinfected regularly

Not included:

Flights

- Flights are non included on this trip

Insurance

- Medical / Life insurance is non included on this trip

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

- Entrance Fees to National Parks - Tips - Flights - Medical / Life Insurance - Optional Excursions - Services non shown in the itinerary

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Itinerary of your trip Adventure In El Chaltén & Lago Del Desierto

  • Day 1 El Calafate - El Chalten
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      El Calafate - El Chalten

      Welcome to the land of Glaciers! Today we will pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate to start our way to El Chalten. The tour lasts three hours, through which Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma Glacier are the main protagonists. From the beginning of our trip we will see the Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, the flora, the fauna, the hydrography and the geography of a unique place in the world. At the Parador La Leona we will have 15 minutes to visit the museum, the cafeteria, and the facilities of the property where the Expert Francisco Moreno was attacked by a cougar that almost took his life.

      Once we arrive at El Chalten the rest of the afternoon is at leisure to visit the town. 

      Lodging in El Chalten - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: NULL 

  • Day 2 Fitz Roy Trek, Laguna De Los Tres
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fitz Roy Trek, Laguna De Los Tres

      We start from El Chaltén traveling the 12 km that separate us from Rio Electrico where all the main trek begins. During the tour, important information about the area is transmitted and descents are made at panoramic points. Once at the entrance of El Pilar, accompanied by a mountain guide, begin the walk of 17 km in total, bordering the Blanco River where after an hour and crossing beautiful forests of Lengas and Ñires we will arrive at the Mirador del Glaciar Piedras Blancas , where we will have an incredible frontal view of the glacier. 

      Continuing along the trail we will reach the Poincenot area, which is the base of Cerro Fitz Roy. At that point we can opt to do an ascent of about 300 meters, about 90 minutes in total, to reach the Laguna de los Tres, facing the central wall, one of the most spectacular viwpoints of El Chalten. 

      Af taking incredible picture of the Mount Fitz Roy we start our way back where we will enjoy a lunch to renew energy.

      Then continue the descent back visiting the Capri Lagoon and the Estancia Madsen Viewpoint, to be in El Chaltén around 5:00 p.m

      Lodging in El Chalten - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch 

  • Day 3 Vespignani Glacier, Lago Del Desierto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Vespignani Glacier, Lago Del Desierto

      We leave from our meeting point in El Chaltén, traveling the 37 km that separate us from Lago del Desierto along a beautiful gravel road, following the Río de las Vueltas. During the tour, important information about the area is transmitted and descents are made at panoramic points.

      Then, from the Punta Sur pier, we sail for about 30 minutes, sighting the Huemul and Crestón glaciers to disembark in the sector of the Great Vespignani Glacier, which is located in the central area of ​​the lake. Once there, under the supervision of a person in charge of the activity for your safety, they will have 4 hours to choose to walk all or any of the THREE trails proposed for this product, perfectly marked in the area according to the difficulty and the effort they wish to make.

      After a farewell chocolate, we boarded back to arrive at the Punta Sur pier. From there the bus takes us to El Chaltén where our adventure ends.

      Lodging in El Chalten - Double or Single Base 

      Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch 

  • Day 4 El Chaltén - El Calafate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      El Chaltén - El Calafate

      Today we suggest to walk along Cerro Torre Trail. The trail runs along beech forest, bogs and shrubland and leads to Laguna Torre, enclosed by moraines and with Glacier Grande calving in its west side. It is usual to see icebergs pushed by the wind in the coast of the lagoon. The thin and elegant 3128 mts of Cerro Torre group and the Adela range in the background complete this spectacular view. 

      In the afternoon the transfer will be waiting for us to take us to our hotel in El Calafate.

      Meals: Breakfast 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. You’ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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