El Chalten Trekking

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Famed for its treks and vicinity to striking Mt Fitz Roy, El Chalten is one of Argentina’s premier destinations for both serious hikers and novice walkers alike. Led by a knowledgeable local tour guide, this trip takes you along two of the El Chalten region’s most famous treks – Laguna de los Tres and Laguna los Torres. Spend six days navigating the spellbind...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Trek in the shadow of the jagged Mt Fitz Roy
    • Witness Patagonian glaciers, lakes and lagoons
    • Embark on some of the best treks in Argentina
    • Splash around in peaceful mountain streams
    • Be lead by a knowledgeable and friendly local tour guide
    • Learn more about the local flora and fauna
    • View a diverse range of birdlife in their natural habitat

What's this trip about?

    Famed for its treks and vicinity to striking Mt Fitz Roy, El Chalten is one of Argentina’s premier destinations for both serious hikers and novice walkers alike. Led by a knowledgeable local tour guide, this trip takes you along two of the El Chalten region’s most famous treks – Laguna de los Tres and Laguna los Torres. Spend six days navigating the spellbinding rocky and rugged mountainous paths under the shadow of the Fitz Roy Range, journeying past beautiful lakes, lagoons and glaciers, stopping to take in the awesome landscapes that will simply take your breath away and camping under star-lit skies after a rewarding day of hiking.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEl Calafate
End CityEl Calafate

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina

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Day 1 El Calafate

Welcome to the bustling town of El Calafate. Usually fairly busy with tourists, there are plenty of things here to enjoy before the trekking begins. The main drag, Av Libertador, is peppered with cafes and restaurants and provides a good spot to watch the world go by until meeting fellow trekkers in the evening.

Day 2 El Chalten

Today, the main event – a day tour of the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier. Sitting some 70 metres tall and around five kilometres wide, this is one jaw-droppingly enormous slab of ice. The highlight of the southern region of Los Glaciares National Park, the glacier ...

Day 3-5 El Chalten

Journey to El Chalten, the trekking capital of Argentina and the star of this South American adventure. With the snow-capped magnificence of the Fitz Roy Range nearby, keen trekkers flock to the area to make the most of the spectacular mountain scenery and the world-c...

Day 6 El Calafate

Rest weary feet or wander around El Calafate in search of some tasty local treats.

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Price From $860
Price per day$143
Last Updated: 12/7/2021

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Accommodation

Hotel (5 nts),
Guides
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Requirements
Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy your holiday. ,
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Meals

5 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Finish point

  • Your centrally located hotel in El Calafate
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