Best of Argentinean Patagonia

Arrive in El Calafate
On arrival at the airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

El Calafate, located on Lake Argentino, a green glacial lake covering over 1,600 square kilometres, hooks you with it's irresistible attractions including the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier and is a great option to access both Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine National Parks.

Perito Moreno Glacier incl. Nautical Safari
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel for your excursion to the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the most famous landmarks in South America and one of Patagonia's only advancing glaciers. The glacier is 5 kilometres wide, with an average height of 74 metres above the surface of the water of Lake Argentino and a total ice depth of 170 metres.

You'll go first to the glacier's less frequented north face to marvel at its splendour. You'll observe and hear giant chunks of ice plummet into the waters of Lake Argentino. Your guide will answer questions about the glacier and the park, and then we'll continue on to the footbridges and take a break to enjoy the surroundings. You'll also have the opportunity to do a short nautical safari to observe this magnificent glacier from a closer viewpoint.

After the thrilling encounter with the Perito Moreno, we'll drive back to Calafate where you will spend the evening.

**For those after something a little more adventurous, we can offer a ‘Mini trekking' excursion where you hike into the core of Perito Moreno Glacier and experience its surreal beauty. Let us know if you'd like more details on this excursion.

Breakfast included.

Regular Transfer - El Calafate Hotel to El Chalten Hotel
Today you will be picked up from your hotel in El Calafate for the 3 hour ride to your hotel in El Chalten. The drive covers isolated roads across the pampas (lowlands) and along the northern end of Lago Viedma. As you enter Los Glaciares National Park you will enjoy spectacular views of the impressive Mount Fitz Roy. The small village of El Chalten is located beside the Río de las Vueltas, at the base of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy mountains, both popular for trekking.

Please note this is a shared transfer and may require a wait at El Calafate airport before everyone is accounted for, and before the scheduled service is ready to depart to El Chalten. If you would prefer a direct private transfer please ask your travel consultant to arrange it.

Please note that this is a remote location and the only current schedules are 8am and 6pm departures. Closer to the date, we will try to organise a different time but it is due to availability.

Breakfast included.

El Chalten - Free Day
Today is at your leisure to enjoy one of the many short self guided treks or to just relax and take in the views.

Please note, El Chalten National Park Fees are not included. Please purchase your tickets here: https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/

From El Chalten there are some short walks like Chorrillo del Salto waterfall (1 hour) or Cascada Margarita (2 hours) and Los Cóndores and Las Águilas viewpoints (2 hours). Then there are 2 harder options which are the most popular but both are ‘up and back’ so if tired you can always turn back. Details of these 2 treks as follows;

Laguna Torre
One of the classic treks of El Chaltén that will take you to the Torre lagoon, at the foot of the amazing Adela range, Torre and Grande glaciers and the incredible Cerro Torre.

Distance: 18 km round trip
Total approximate time: 6-9 hours (return).
Difficulty: moderate – really not a hard walk, just quite long

Laguna De los Tres / Cerro Fitzroy
This is the most sought trek and viewpoint, with spectacular sights of the Fitz Roy massif. This natural viewpoint is undoubtedly the most famous of all walks closer to the imposing walls of Fitz Roy mount and its surrounding granite peaks.

Distance: 22 km round trip
Total approximate time: 7-10 hours (return).
Difficulty: medium. Particularly hard for the final part

Please note that National Park Fees are not included if you would like to do a trek. You can pay for it at a payment booth which will be located at the start of the trails in pesos, dollars and, currently, they accept digital purchases with Visa credit card. You can also pre-purchase your tickets here: https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/

Breakfast included.

El Chalten - Free Day
Today is at your leisure to enjoy one of the many short self guided treks or to just relax and take in the views.

Please note, El Chalten National Park Fees are not included. Please purchase your tickets here: https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/

From El Chalten there are some short walks like Chorrillo del Salto waterfall (1 hour) or Cascada Margarita (2 hours) and Los Cóndores and Las Águilas viewpoints (2 hours). Then there are 2 harder options which are the most popular but both are ‘up and back’ so if tired you can always turn back. Details of these 2 treks as follows;

Laguna Torre
One of the classic treks of El Chaltén that will take you to the Torre lagoon, at the foot of the amazing Adela range, Torre and Grande glaciers and the incredible Cerro Torre.

Distance: 18 km round trip
Total approximate time: 6-9 hours (return).
Difficulty: moderate – really not a hard walk, just quite long

Laguna De los Tres / Cerro Fitzroy
This is the most sought trek and viewpoint, with spectacular sights of the Fitz Roy massif. This natural viewpoint is undoubtedly the most famous of all walks closer to the imposing walls of Fitz Roy mount and its surrounding granite peaks.

Distance: 22 km round trip
Total approximate time: 7-10 hours (return).
Difficulty: medium. Particularly hard for the final part

Please note that National Park Fees are not included if you would like to do a trek. You can pay for it at a payment booth which will be located at the start of the trails in pesos, dollars and, currently, they accept digital purchases with Visa credit card. You can also pre-purchase your tickets here: https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/

Breakfast included.

Regular Transfer - El Chalten Hotel to El Calafate Hotel
Today you will be picked up from your hotel in El Chalten for the 3 hour ride to your hotel in El Calafate . The drive covers isolated roads across the pampas (lowlands) and along the northern end of Lago Viedma. As you enter Los Glaciares National Park you will enjoy spectacular views of the impressive Mount Fitz Roy. The small village of El Chalten is located beside the Río de las Vueltas, at the base of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy mountains, both popular for trekking.

Please note this is a shared transfer and may require a wait at El Calafate airport before everyone is accounted for, and before the scheduled service is ready to drop you off at your hotel in El Calafate. If you would prefer a direct private transfer please ask your travel consultant to arrange it.

Please note that this is a remote location and the only current schedules are 8am and 6pm departures. Closer to the date, we will try to organise a different time but it is due to availability.

Breakfast included.