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Glacier National Park—El Chaltén Independent Adventure
6 days, El Calafate to El Calafate
Itinerary
Day 1El Calafate
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
If Buenos Aires is the heart of the country, Patagonia and the southern Pampas in Santa Cruz Province are its soul. This is the very region we explore within Glacier National Park.
Hikes are moderate, with clearly marked and well-maintained trails, though there are some more challenging sections. Parque Nacional Los Glaciares has some of the most spectacular natural sights you will see in your lifetime.
Our local representative will call you after you have checked into the hotel to ensure you received your package and answer any questions.
Arrival Day
Begin your adventure today. There are no planned activities so feel free to explore or rest up for the excitement ahead.
Welcome Package Airport Transfer
Receive a welcome package from your transfer driver that includes a schedule, documentation/vouchers, and pick-up times for all included activities. The package will also contain contact information, should you have any questions about the tour.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 2El Calafate
Take a full day excursion to Glaciers National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Opt to take a boat up to the front of the glacier.
In the early morning, transfer to Los Glaciares National Park with a local guide. Once in the park, go on the "Curva de los Suspiros," and leave the vehicle to have a first view of the Perito Moreno Glacier. The delightful route will take you around the Rico arm of the glacier before arriving at the walkways and scenic viewpoints of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Enjoy free time to appreciate various viewpoints then opt to take a boat up to the front of the glacier.
Please note: The excursion may be shared with non-G Adventures travellers.
Minibus
Transport is return trip to/from Glaciers National Park. Transport time each way is approx 1.5 hrs.
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
Get out there and explore the natural wonder that is the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the world’s few “advancing” glaciers. Head to the southern end of Los Glaciares National Park, where Moreno's 60m (197 ft) wall of ice sporadically chokes off the narrow “Canal de los Tempanos” (Iceberg Channel) creating a natural ice dam, which eventually explodes in a dynamic display of force.
Please note this tour does not include walking on top of the glacier.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
80USD per personEmbark in the floating dock in the south arm of Argentino Lake, and navigate along the Iceberg Channel towards the front wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier where most of the ice calving takes place. This boat trip, which lasts approximately one hour, is one of the most popular excursions and is not to be missed.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3El Calafate/El Chaltén
Travel to El Chaltén.
Travel along the Argentino and Viedma Lakes, enjoying views of the FitzRoy Massif and surrounding mountains as we approach El Chaltén. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of some of the unusual wildlife of the region.
Private Vehicle
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride on our private G Adventures transportation.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4El Chaltén
Enjoy a full day on the Mt Fitz Roy hike to Rio Blanco Base Camp before returning to El Chaltén.
Hike through rugged landscapes of towering mountains and breathtakingly beautiful glacial lakes. There is a great opportunity to see Mt Fitz Roy up close and the wide-open landscapes from above.
You can choose skip the hike and enjoy the day at leisure.
Laguna de los Tres Hike
The scenery around El Chaltén is spectacular and the best way to enjoy it is by hiking through it. Today's hike is a full-day to Rio Blanco Base Camp and Laguna de los Tres vantage point for an absolutely stunning view, weather permitting, of the complete FitzRoy Massif. Mt Guillaumet, St Exupery, Mermoz, Juarez, and other mountains form the jagged group.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5El Chaltén
Take advantage of the best that Patagonia has to offer with the option of more hiking or taking a boat trip on Lake Viedma.
Free Time
Enjoy the day be as active or relaxed as you wish.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Viedma Glacier Boat Trip
1050ARS per personEnjoy a boat trip on Lake Viedma with a close-up view of Viedma Glacier -- it's a relaxing way to take in the gorgeous scenery.
Cerro Torre Hike to El Chaltén
30USD per personHike through the Cerro Torre Valley (Los Glaciares National Park; grade: easy to moderate) to Torre Lake and Glacier for a close view, weather permitting, of the awesome spires that make up Cerro Torre (3,102m/10,178 ft) and its neighbours. A treacherous cap of ice known to climbers as “the mushroom” tops this slender needle of granite. Stop by the lake for some relaxation upon your return.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6El Chaltén/El Calafate
Return to El Calafate and tour ends on arrival.
Private Vehicle
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride on our private G Adventures transportation.