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Argentina
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Santa Cruz Province
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Lago Argentino Department
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El Chaltén
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Tours & Activities
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Chalten Trek
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
The excursion starts at 11:00 in Receptivo Chalten 's office, where you meet the guide who goes with you during the whole tour.
From there the bus transfer takes you to El Pilar Hostel, approximately 12 km through the 23th route in the direction to Lago Del Desierto. During this tour, you enjoy the beautiful views of the Río de las Vueltas, the Fitz Roy Mountain and the flora and fauna of the place.
Once you get there, at about 12 am, you start the 16 km trek bordering the Río Blanco. Approximately an hour later, and after going through beautiful lengas and ñire forests you reach the Piedras Blancas glacier overlook where you have an incredible frontal view of the glacier.
After continuing for 30 minutes, you reach one of the best views of the extraordinary Fitz Roy Mountain that this beautiful tour offers you.
Approximately, at 14:00 you reach the Poincenot campsite where you have a hot and comforting lunch* so then you can start descending at 15:00. During this stretch, you visit the Laguna Capri and the Madsen house overlook to be back at El Chaltén at about 17:00
*Lunch includes a starter, a main course and a desert.
Stop At:
• Cerro Fitz Roy, El Chalten Argentina
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The excursion starts at 11:00 in Receptivo Chalten 's office, where you meet the guide who goes with you during the whole tour.
From there the bus transfer takes you to El Pilar Hostel, approximately 12 km through the 23th route in the direction to Lago Del Desierto. During this tour, you enjoy the beautiful views of the Río de las Vueltas, the Fitz Roy Mountain and the flora and fauna of the place.
Once you get there, at about 12 am, you start the 16 km trek bordering the Río Blanco. Approximately an hour later, and after going through beautiful lengas and ñire forests you reach the Piedras Blancas glacier overlook where you have an incredible frontal view of the glacier.
After continuing for 30 minutes, you reach one of the best views of the extraordinary Fitz Roy Mountain that this beautiful tour offers you.
Approximately, at 14:00 you reach the Poincenot campsite where you have a hot and comforting lunch* so then you can start descending at 15:00. During this stretch, you visit the Laguna Capri and the Madsen house overlook to be back at El Chaltén at about 17:00
*Lunch includes a starter, a main course and a desert.
Stop At:
• Cerro Fitz Roy, El Chalten Argentina
Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
Features
Tourism
60%
Sport
45%
Cultural
25%
Original
15%
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