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Explore El Chaltén, the national capital of hiking, on a full-day excursion from El Calafate. We travel Route 40 overlooking Mount Fitz Roy until we reach the start of the trek. The tour includes the Mirador Piedras Blancas and the option to choose between two circuits: the challenging climb to Laguna de los Tres or a more accessible hike to Laguna Capri. Both trails offer incredible scenery and total immersion in the nature of Los Glaciares National Park.
An unmissable experience for mountain and adventure lovers!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The transfer is available only for accommodation with reception: If you
you stay in a temporary rental or in an establishment without reception, you
we will indicate a nearby meeting point for departure.
The Return to El Calafate is at 19 hs, the company has a schedule to meet, the tolerance will be 30 minutes, time when the vehicle will start returning with the passengers who were on board.
It will not be the responsibility of the company to those passengers who do not arrive at the transport, being responsible for their stay in El Chalten and return to El Calafate.
Itinerary
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El Chalten (Pass by)
The day starts at 06:00 hs with the pick up for accommodation in El Calafate. The journey to El Chaltén, national capital of trekking, travels 220 km through the Patagonian steppe along the mythical National Route 40. Along the way, a short stop is made at the historic Estancia La Leona, by the river of the same name, where you can use the bathroom and enjoy a hot drink or homemade cakes (not included). As you go, you begin to see the peaks of the southern Andes and the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Fitz Roy.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
When you arrive at El Chaltén, you make one last stop before starting the trekking, which begins at the Electric River Bridge. There the individual food is delivered and a second guide is added to accompany the group throughout the tour. The first section, measuring 6.3 km, is completed in about an hour and a half, gaining height to the Mirador Piedras Blancas, with spectacular views of the eponymous glacier. From there, the trail descends gently to the Poincenot Base Camp.
Admission ticket free -
1Laguna de los Tres
At this point, the group can be divided according to their physical level or interest: Group 1: Continue the hike with a demanding ascent of 3 km and 430 meters of elevation to the Laguna de los Tres, at the foot of the Fitz Roy. The effort is greatly rewarded with a majestic view of the turquoise massif and lagoon. Lunch there if conditions permit, in a postcard setting. Group 2: Accompanied by the second guide, continue to Laguna Capri, an equally charming place with panoramic views. There, the lunch break begins and the more relaxed return to El Chaltén begins.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
El Calafate (Pass by)
Both groups meet again during the descent and finish the walk together. At 19:00, the vehicle departs from El Chaltén back to El Calafate, with estimated arrival at the accommodation between 21:00 and 22:00.
Admission ticket free
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
- people with reduced mobility (whether they use wheelchairs, have no or reduced vision, are hard of hearing, etc.) face the activity, with prior notice on the day of the activity.
- Children under 10 and over 55 are not accepted WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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