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A tour of one of the most representative landscapes of Argentina Patagonia, transiting part of the RN40 having the possibility to enjoy the wonderful panoramic views Arrivals in El Chalten we will take the transfer , will be a self-guided transfer, traveling the 37 km that separate us from the Desert Lake by a beautiful path of river, accompanying the Rio de las Vueltas.
Then, from Punta Sur pier we sail about 30 minutes watching Huemul and Creston glaciers to land in the sector of the Great Vespignani Glacier, which is located in the central area of the lake. Once there, under the supervision of an activity manager for your safety, you will have 2 hours to choose to travel all or any of the THREE trails. After a farewell chocolate we embark back to arrive at Punta Sur pier. From there the bus transfers us to El Chaltén to take the bus that will take you to El Calafate. (this transfer is without a guide )
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour includes pick and drop off by the hotels located in Calafate
Itinerary
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This is an exclusive expedition that starts at 7:30 am from Calafate. Tour by route and Navigation along the most important rivers and lakes of Chalten. El Chaltén is a municipality located in the Los Glaciares National Park, in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz. From here it is possible to access the trails that surround the peaks of Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy, to the northwest. Near Fitz Roy, a path leads to the viewpoint of the Los Tres Lagoon. Just northwest of the town, the shore of the Capri lagoon offers views of the mountains. San Martín, one of the main streets of the town, is full of shops.
13 hours • Admission ticket free -
Lago Argentino (Pass by)
Lake Argentino is the largest and southernmost of the great Patagonian lakes in Argentina. It is located in the southwest sector of the province of Santa Cruz We will take the mythical Route 40 along Lake Argentino, cross the Santa Cruz River (Here we will tell Darwin's experiences with Fitz Roy going up this river until very close there)
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Mount Fitz Roy or Cerro Chaltén, is a mountain of 3405 masl located east of the Southern Patagonian ice field on the border between Argentina and Chile, in Patagonia, near the town of El Chaltén We will take the mythical Route 40 along Lake Argentino, cross the Santa Cruz River (Here we will tell Darwin's experiences with Fitz Roy going up this river until very close there
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by without stopping
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by without stopping
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by without stopping
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by without stopping
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by without stopping
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by without stopping
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This service is non-refundable for cancellations made within 4 days prior to the service date. However, if you need to modify your reservation, such as adjusting the number of participants, changing the date or requesting a cancellation with a refund, we can accommodate your request as long as it is made at least 4 days before the date of service.
- Available from October 1 to April 30
- This tour is subject to availability at the time you make your reservation
- combines sailing and trekking to discover the large Vespignani Glacier, in the provincial reserve Lake of the Desert.
- We disembark in the Vespignani Glacier sector, where 4 trails of different difficulties await you. In total, you have 2 free hours to tour the ones you like best. The Red Trail, with an elevation of 200 meters and 2 km, brings you closer in an hour of walking at the foot of the Great Vespignani Glacier, adding an incredible view of the north face of Fitz Roy Hill. The Yellow Trail, with a gradient of only 50 meters in 1 km, allows you to enjoy a panoramic point overlooking the Great Vespignani Glacier. The Green Trail is ideal to complement the other trails. It takes you on an interpretation trail through the coastal and forested area. It's a trail with no slope.
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Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This service is non-refundable for cancellations made within 4 days prior to the service date. However, if you need to modify your reservation, such as adjusting the number of participants, changing the date or requesting a cancellation with a refund, we can accommodate your request as long as it is made at least 4 days before the date of service.
- Available from October 1 to April 30
- This tour is subject to availability at the time you make your reservation
- combines sailing and trekking to discover the large Vespignani Glacier, in the provincial reserve Lake of the Desert.
- We disembark in the Vespignani Glacier sector, where 4 trails of different difficulties await you. In total, you have 2 free hours to tour the ones you like best. The Red Trail, with an elevation of 200 meters and 2 km, brings you closer in an hour of walking at the foot of the Great Vespignani Glacier, adding an incredible view of the north face of Fitz Roy Hill. The Yellow Trail, with a gradient of only 50 meters in 1 km, allows you to enjoy a panoramic point overlooking the Great Vespignani Glacier. The Green Trail is ideal to complement the other trails. It takes you on an interpretation trail through the coastal and forested area. It's a trail with no slope.
- We offer a refreshment to re-board and return to the Punta Sur Pier, where transport back to El Chaltén awaits us
- Remember to take your lunch BOX from the hotel so you can have lunch during the tour
- A tour of one of the most representative landscapes of Argentina Patagonia, transiting part of the RN40 having the possibility to enjoy the wonderful panoramic views Arrivals in El Chalten we will take the transfer , will be a self-guided transfer, traveling the 37 km that separate us from the Desert Lake by a beautiful path of river, accompanying the Rio de las Vueltas.
- The Red Trail with a gradient of 200 meters and 2 km of travel allows us in an hour, at a slow pace, to access a great view of the glacier, plus an incredible view of height of the north face of Fitz Roy Hill.
- The Yellow Trail, with a gradient of only 50 meters in 1 km, takes us with a gentle slope in 30 minutes to a prominent panoramic point overlooking the
- The green trail as an option or complement to the other routes, is an interpretive walk without slope of only 800 meters of total development, which always within the forested and coastal area, does not deprive of having its viewpoint to the Great Glacier
- Passengers must carry a food and water bottle as food cannot be bought there
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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