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Get ready for a breathtaking, heart-pumping hiking adventure through El Chaltén!
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8 days
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8 - 20 spots
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Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)
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7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners
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TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) , between 8 AM and 5 PM
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TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) on the last day
Activities Included
- Mirador de Los Cóndores y Águilas Hike
- Laguna de Los Tres Hike
- Loma del Pliegue Tumbado Hike
- Los Glaciares National Park Tour (including Nautical Safari boat tour)
Other Inclusions
- Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
- Local Guide throughout trip
- All city transfers
- Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)
- Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)
Optional Activities
- Rafting at Rio Las Vueltas
- Lago del Desierto with Trekking & Navigationl
Exclusions
- International flights
- Food and alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas and travel insurance
- Airport transfers outside of designated times
- Tips for Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
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Day 1
Welcome to Patagonia! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.
transfer
APPROX. 25 MIN
Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip provides 3 arrival transfers on the last day between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M.
meal
dinner
8:00 PM. Welcome dinner at La Zaina restaurant is included.
accommodation
Hotel Cauquenes de Nimez
Overnight in El Calafate.
Day 2
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Day 2
You're off to El Chaltén, a village within Los Glaciares National Park. Enjoy your first hike of the week!
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
APPROX. 3 HOURS
Mirador de Los Cóndores y Águilas Hike
The Mirador de Los Cóndores y Águilas (the Condor and Eagle viewpoints) trails are used for hiking, nature trips and bird watching. As the name suggests, the viewpoint is perfect for observing condors as they fly between the valleys of the De Las Vueltas and Fitz Roy rivers. Walk to the trailhead right from your hotel and enjoy views of this charming town. Duration: 2-3 hours / Difficulty: Easy / Length: 3-4 miles. Please note: All hikes are subject to change due to weather.
accommodation
Hotel Pudu Lodge
Overnight in El Chaltén.
Day 3
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Day 3
Rise and shine and prepare for a big day of hiking! Today you will set out on the Laguna de Los Tres - the highlight of El Chaltén.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
APPROX. 10 HOURS
Laguna de Los Tres Hike
This hike will take you across the Del Salto Stream and its icy blue water, where the surrounding orange rocks create a picturesque foreground to Mount Fitz Roy. The trail finishes at the ridge of the rocky De Los Tres Glacier - an enormous natural arch containing the clear blue water of the lagoon with magnificent views of the De Los Tres glacier. This is the closest and most extraordinary view of the granite wall of Mount Fitz Roy and surrounding peaks. Distance: 16 miles / Duration: 8-9 hours / Difficulty: Moderate-difficult / Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft. Please note: All hikes are subject to change due to weather.
meal
lunch
A boxed lunch is included.
accommodation
Hotel Pudu Lodge
Overnight in El Chaltén.
Day 4
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Day 4
Today is your day to explore on your own but if you’re looking for more adventure, sign up for the optional Rafting adventure!
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
APPROX. 3 HOURS
Rafting at Rio Las Vueltas (Optional)
An aquatic way to enjoy El Chaltén! If you are tired of walking and want an adrenalin fueled adventure enjoy an amazing trip down the River de las Vueltas, views of the mountains and the stunning canyon full of amazing geological faults carved out by the river itself.
accommodation
Hotel Pudu Lodge
Overnight in El Chaltén.
Day 5
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Day 5
Today you'll hike up to a viewpoint much different than the other trails in the area on a hike to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
APPROX. 9 HOURS
Loma del Pliegue Tumbado Hike
8:00 A.M.: Instead of heading into the valley, this trail rises above it! It provides one of the most impressive panoramic views of the area. The unobstructed view does mean it can get windy on this trail, but the views will make it all worth it. Duration: 7-9 hours / Difficulty: Moderate-difficult / Length: 13-14 miles / Elevation Change: 3,610 feet *All hikes are subject to change due to weather*
meal
lunch
Boxed lunch is included.
accommodation
Hotel Pudu Lodge
Overnight in El Chaltén.
Day 6
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Day 6
Another free day rest and recharge or go on your own excursion! In the afternoon we head back to El Calafate.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
APPROX. 8 HOURS
Lago del Desierto with Trekking & Navigationl (Optional)
A unique excursion where you can enjoy one of the most rugged areas of Patagonia - an unforgettable tour in which you can enjoy nature with “the five senses”. You'll be visiting historic sites, watch wildlife, boat on a lake, and trek through one of the most beautiful forests in the region. Below are the incredible sites you will witness: - Río de Las Vueltas - Eléctrico, Piedras Blancas, Cagliero, and Marconi Glaciers - Cóndor Lake - El Salto del Anillos and Salto Argentino Waterfalls - Lago del Desierto - Huemul Glacier and Lagoon
Day 7
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Day 7
Wake up and enjoy your last full day exploring with friends! Experience an unforgettable adventure in the icy world of Patagonia by visiting the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site, Perito Moreno Glacier.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
APPROX. 4 HOURS
Los Glaciares National Park Tour (including Nautical Safari boat tour)
9:00 A.M.: The adventure begins with a boat ride along the towering façade of the glacier – experience the calving of the glaciers as the ice pops, cracks and breaks away into the water. Your guide will lead you through the walkways to get a closer look at this jaw-dropping ice field from various viewpoints. (~4 hours)
meal
dinner
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included.
accommodation
Hotel Cauquenes de Nimez
Overnight in El Calafate.
Day 8
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Day 8
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Until next time!
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
transfer
APPROX. 25 MIN
Airport Transfer
TrovaTrip provides 2 departure transfers on the last day between 8 A.M. and 4 P.M.
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