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The Chalten full day: Laguna de los Tres excursion departing from El Calafate is ideal if you want to experience one of Patagonia’s most iconic treks with a guide and discover the imposing Mount Fitz Roy up close. Upon arriving in El Chaltén, you’ll begin, from Estancia El Pilar, a 20 km, high-difficulty trek lasting approximately 9 hours, accompanied by a mountain guide. The trail crosses Patagonian forests and viewpoints with spectacular views of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, until reaching Laguna de los Tres, one of the most iconic landscapes in El Chaltén.
Price
Adult14 to 65 years
$ 320,000ARS
StartEnd
6:00 am10:30 pm
Start at your hotel in El Calafate
Guide throughout the trek
Trekking poles
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Access ticket to Los Glaciares National Park
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Urban usage rate
Optionals
Lunchbox
$ 35,900ARS
Recommended
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Recommended
Availability
Highlights
1 / 2
Included
Included
Included
Included
Food
Lunchboxes
Optional
This tour does not include food. We recommend taking a lunchbox.
Good to know
The activity is available for people who are in good physical condition and do not have pregnancy, disabilities, heart or knee problems, overweight, or recent surgeries.
It is recommended to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a backpack.
It is recommended to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a backpack.
When booking this tour,
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
Free airport transfer
Book any tour with us and the transfer is on us, so planning your trip is much simpler.
How does the benefit work?This benefit applies to the arrival leg, covering the transfer from El Calafate airport to your hotel in the city. Please note that it does not include the return trip to the airport. You will be able to enter your flight details and arrange the transfer in the next step.
Description
High-difficulty trekking excursion in El Chalten in which you will visit the famous Laguna de los Tres, located at the base of Mount Fitz Roy, departing from and returning to El Calafate on the same day and always accompanied by a mountain guide. This tour is designed for people who are in good physical condition and want to discover a mountain landscape that very few tourists visiting El Chalten are able to reach, while hiking along the area’s main trekking trails, which offer spectacular views of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
The excursion begins with a transfer from your hotel in El Calafate, where we will pick you up and head towards the legendary Route 40 in the direction of El Chalten. From there, you will travel along Lake Viedma, with the Andes Mountains in the background, until reaching the town of El Chalten after a 3-hour, 220 km journey.
Once in Argentina’s National Trekking Capital, you will continue by vehicle for another 26 km until reaching Estancia El Pilar, next to the Rio Blanco. From this point, the 20 km, 9-hour round-trip trek to Laguna de los Tres begins, always accompanied by a mountain guide who knows the area. The first part of the trek is relatively easy until reaching Poincenot Camp (6.3 km), where you will cross the Rio Blanco before beginning a more challenging and steeper section towards Laguna de los Tres (2.5 km).
After several hours of demanding trekking through the forest, where you will be able to see hanging glaciers and spectacular landscapes, you will reach the highlight of the activity: Laguna de los Tres. There, you can enjoy the lunch box that can be optionally added to your reservation while taking in the view of the base of Mount Fitz Roy.
After visiting Laguna de los Tres, you will return to El Chalten, this time descending via Laguna Capri towards the town (11.2 km). Upon arrival, the vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in El Calafate.
The excursion begins with a transfer from your hotel in El Calafate, where we will pick you up and head towards the legendary Route 40 in the direction of El Chalten. From there, you will travel along Lake Viedma, with the Andes Mountains in the background, until reaching the town of El Chalten after a 3-hour, 220 km journey.
Once in Argentina’s National Trekking Capital, you will continue by vehicle for another 26 km until reaching Estancia El Pilar, next to the Rio Blanco. From this point, the 20 km, 9-hour round-trip trek to Laguna de los Tres begins, always accompanied by a mountain guide who knows the area. The first part of the trek is relatively easy until reaching Poincenot Camp (6.3 km), where you will cross the Rio Blanco before beginning a more challenging and steeper section towards Laguna de los Tres (2.5 km).
After several hours of demanding trekking through the forest, where you will be able to see hanging glaciers and spectacular landscapes, you will reach the highlight of the activity: Laguna de los Tres. There, you can enjoy the lunch box that can be optionally added to your reservation while taking in the view of the base of Mount Fitz Roy.
After visiting Laguna de los Tres, you will return to El Chalten, this time descending via Laguna Capri towards the town (11.2 km). Upon arrival, the vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in El Calafate.
Itinerary
6:00
Pick-up at hotel
250 km distance with stops
9:00
Arrival at Ea. El Pilar
6,3 km trekking
Camp Poicenot
2,5 km trekking
Laguna de los Tres
11,2 km trekking
18:30
Arrival at El Chalten
Return to El Calafate
22:30
Drop off at hotel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.What happens if a passenger is unable to complete the trek?
The activity includes two guides accompanying the group. If during the tour a passenger is unable or does not wish to continue the hike, he/she may return to the vehicle accompanied by one of the guides while the rest of the group continues the excursion.
Is it possible to leave a backpack with a change of clothes in the transport vehicle?
Yes. It is possible to leave a backpack with a change of clothes in the vehicle that provides transportation during the excursion.
Is it possible to drink water from streams?
Yes. It is possible to drink water from the streams found along the route as it is glacial water.
Is the trek done on the same trail both ways?
The hike begins at Estancia El Pilar, passes through Poincenot and ends at Laguna Capri, so the outward and return journeys follow different trails. This allows for a greater variety of views and reduces the overall distance of the trek.
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