Full Day Laguna de los Tres Trek to Fitz Roy from El Calafate

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16 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Reach the closest viewpoint to legendary Mount Fitz Roy on this full-day guided trek from El Calafate. Travel with certified bilingual mountain guides, enjoy round-trip transfer, a boxed lunch and the full Patagonian trekking experience to Laguna de los Tres, one of the most iconic views in Argentina.

What's Included

Activity insurance
Boxed lunch including an empanada, a sandwich or salad, seasonal fruit, a sweet snack and nuts. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Trekking poles, crampons and head torch when required
Round-trip shared transfer between El Calafate and the trailhead in a comfortable minibus, with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Certified bilingual trekking guide (English / Spanish)
National Park entrance fee, paid once in cash upon arrival in El Chaltén.
Bring your own reusable water bottle; you can refill it from mountain streams along the trail.
Gratuities are optional and at the traveler's discretion
Personal clothing and equipment

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup starts at 5:30 AM. Please be ready at your hotel lobby or main entrance from 5:20 AM and look for your white Salum Tour & Travel minibus. Pickup order may vary depending on the day's route, so please wait at the agreed time. If you are staying in an Airbnb or a property outside the central area, you will be assigned a nearby meeting point; please confirm your accommodation address after booking. Travelers staying in El Chaltén join the group at Hostel Rancho Grande from 8:45 AM.

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Meeting point

If your hotel is not on your pickup route, meet us at the National Park office (Intendencia), Av. del Libertador 1302, El Calafate. Arrive 10 minutes early. your driver or guide will confirm your name before departure. Exact point confirmed after booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 16 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Laguna de los Tres

    The highlight of the trek. After a demanding ascent, you reach the viewpoint of Laguna de los Tres, with a breathtaking panorama of the Fitz Roy massif, the hanging glacier and the turquoise glacial lake at its feet. This is the perfect spot to enjoy your boxed lunch surrounded by one of Patagonia's most iconic landscapes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    El Chalten

    The starting point of the trek and Argentina's national trekking capital. After a scenic drive from El Calafate, the group makes a short stop in this small mountain village at the foot of the Andes, where the certified bilingual guide joins the group before heading to the trailhead. At the end of the day, hikers return here before the transfer back to El Calafate.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Glaciar Piedras Blancas

    A scenic viewpoint reached during the first part of the hike, after climbing through native forest. From here travelers enjoy stunning views of the Piedras Blancas glacier hanging on the slopes of the Fitz Roy massif. A rewarding stop to take photos and rest before continuing toward Laguna de los Tres.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by SALUM TOUR & TRAVEL

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Small Group
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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