Hiking in Los Glaciares National Park - GROUP TOUR
Hiking in Los Glaciares National Park - GROUP TOUR
8 Days Starting and ending in El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Visiting: El Calafate, El Chaltén, Laguna de los Tres, Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Loma Del Pliegue Tumbado, Perito Moreno, See Patagonia El Calafate
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C3WP
Specialist Group:
Fifty+
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 14
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
16-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Activities:
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Tour Overview
This is a perfect trip for outdoor lovers who want to explore one of the most intact natural landscapes in the world. This adventure encompasses the essentials and highlights of the area on one incredible journey. Perito Moreno Glacier, Fitz Roy and Torre Mount at El Chalten, Lago del desierto and all glaciers in Argentino lake. A small group tour to visit Patagonia.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival El Calafate
Location: El Calafate, El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single
Accommodation Name: Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single Base
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to the land of glaciers: El Calafate, located in Santa Cruz province, in south Patagonia.
Upon arrival we transfer from El Calafate airport to our accommodation. The rest of the day is al leisure to visit the city or to do any optional excursion that this increible place has to offer us.
Day 2 : El Calafate - El Chalten
Location: El Calafate, El Chaltén
Accommodation: Hotel, Chalten Suites (or similar) Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we take our bus for the 220 km long drive to El Chalten, a small and picturesque village at the foot of Fitz Roy & Cerro Torre massif. El Chalten is the town to stay and visit the northern area of Los Glaciares National Park and the provincial reserve Lago Del Desierto. This day is free to explore the town and rest before 3 days in which we will walk in the park admiring the best natural sceneries.
Day 3 : Trek Laguna De Los Tres, Fitz Roy Mount
Location: Laguna de los Tres, Fitz Roy
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, ** Box Lunch is included
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we take the bus upon Hosteria El Pilar where we start hiking to see one of the most spectaculars viewpoints of the National Park: Laguna de los Tres, with its zephyr blue color, lies at the foot of the massif, offering full close up views of Fitz Roy massif spires and glaciers. Each wall raises something from 600 to 1500 mts above the surrounding glaciers. Fitz Roy, with its 3405 mts above sea level, is considered the “King of Patagonia” and also considered one of the three most beautiful mountains on Earth. In the late afternoon, we hike back to our hotel.
Day 4 : Trek Cerro Torre Trail
Location: Cerro Torre, El Chaltén
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, ** Box Lunch is included
Today, we visit the Torre valley. This valley starts as a glacier valley in the Laguna Torre reaching town as a fluvial valley. Is shorter and with less gain of altitude than Fitz Roy trail. We get to a first viewpoint of the glacier part of the valley after a first hour of walking. Depending on conditions, we will go on to reach the lagoon, natural viewpoint for the group of ice-mushroom-covered spires of Cerro Torre massif. Its blue colour and dimensions are breathtaking. We hike back to El Chaltén in the late afternoon.
Day 5 : Trek Loma Del Pliegue Tumbado
Location: El Chaltén, Loma Del Pliegue Tumbado
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Chalten Suites (or similar), Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, **Box Lunch
This mountain, 1500 mts tall, is located immediately south of Cerro Torre valley and offers some of the best views over the different group of mountains, glaciers and lakes that features the area. From the lower terraces to the summit, you can get spectacular views of Fitz Roy, Torre and the spectacular glacier valley in between both. From the summit the bonus is the sight of Paso del Viento and some of the mountains that stick out from the Patagonian Ice field. According to the group capacity, we choose the lower terraces or try the summit, a long but gentle climb in scree. The lower part of the mountain is covered by shrubland and forest. We are back in Chalten by late afternoon.
Day 6 : El Chalten - El Calafate
Location: El Chaltén, El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast
At the indicated time, we take our bus to El Calafate. Upon arrival we have the entire day to explore the city or to do an optional excursion.
Day 7 : Perito Moreno Glacier With Safari Nautico Boat Trip
Location: El Calafate, Perito Moreno
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Box Lunch is included
At the indicated time, trIt is a full day excursion which consists of sightseeing of the Perito Moreno Glacier.
We will depart from El Calafate, go round the southern bank of Lago Argentino, past Bahia Redonda, where a great variety of avifauna can be seen. We will go along the Patagonic steppe during the first 40 km, and then enter Los Glaciares National Park, which is plenty of trees that are typical of this region such as the ones belonging to the family of Nothofagus (ñires, lengas, cohiues) and others such as calkers, notros and cinnamon trees.
Then we will go to “Bajo de las Sombras” port (at only 7 Km from the walkways), where we will get on board a ship to enjoy of 40-minute navigation where we will be able to see amazing view of the glacier. After than we start our way back to El Calafate.ansfer to El Calafate airport. End of services.
Day 8 : Departure El Calafate
Location: El Calafate, See Patagonia, El Calafate
Accommodation: Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single Base
Accommodation Name: Hotel Las Dunas or similar - Double or Single Base
Meals Included: Breakfast
At the indicated time we transfer to El Calafate airport where our services end.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Tierra Tehuelche (or similar) — Double or Single Base 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Poincenot (or similar) — Double or Single Base
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfers from / to El Calafate Airport are included
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier
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Rios de Hielo Express
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All transfers El Calafate Airport – El Calafate - El Chalten – El Calafate – El Calafate airport
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Fully Guided
Bilingual tour leader (English – Spanish) when the group has 4 or more passengers.
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
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Medical and life insurance
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Tips
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Flights or airport taxes
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Optional excursions.
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Services not shown or detailed in the program.
Accommodation
3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Las Dunas or similar, El Calafate - Double or Single Base
4 Nights Accommodations at Hotel Chalten Suites or similar, El Chalten - Double or Single Base
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, Flights are non included. If you need just let us know, and we will book them for you.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. Billingual guides during the entire trip.
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