Embark on a full-day adventure in Chalten’s Desert Lake and explore the magnificent Vespignani Glacier. Navigate the lake, trek through different trails, and witness breathtaking views of Cerro Fitz Roy.
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Road to El Chalten - This is an exclusive expedition that starts at 7:30 am from Calafate. Tour by route and Navigation along the most important rivers and lakes of Chalten. El Chaltén is a municipality located in the Los Glaciares National Park, in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz. From here it is possible to access the trails that surround the peaks of Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy, to the northwest. Near Fitz Roy, a path leads to the viewpoint of the Los Tres Lagoon. Just northwest of the town, the shore of the Capri lagoon offers views of the mountains. San MartÃn, one of the main streets of the town, is full of shops.
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Lago Argentino - Lake Argentino is the largest and southernmost of the great Patagonian lakes in Argentina. It is located in the southwest sector of the province of Santa Cruz We will take the mythical Route 40 along Lake Argentino, cross the Santa Cruz River (Here we will tell Darwin’s experiences with Fitz Roy going up this river until very close there)
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Cerro Fitz Roy - Mount Fitz Roy or Cerro Chaltén, is a mountain of 3405 masl located east of the Southern Patagonian ice field on the border between Argentina and Chile, in Patagonia, near the town of El Chaltén We will take the mythical Route 40 along Lake Argentino, cross the Santa Cruz River (Here we will tell Darwin’s experiences with Fitz Roy going up this river until very close there
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Laguna Torre - Pass by without stopping
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Laguna Capri - Pass by without stopping
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Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado - Pass by without stopping
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Chorillo del Salto - Pass by without stopping
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Glaciar Piedras Blancas - Pass by without stopping
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Paso de Viento - Pass by without stopping
- Pick up Hotels in Calafate and drop off
- Transfer to Chalten with guide + transfer to Laguna del Desierto
- Navigation in Desert Lake
- Navigation with disembarkation in Vespignani Reserve and 3 Trekk options
- Disembark at Vespignani and Trekk Reserve 45 minutes to the base of the Glacier
- We offer you a lunch box to re-embark and return to the Punta Sur Pier
- This is an exclusive expedition that starts at 7:30 a.m. with a guide
- IMPORTANT: attach passport data for EACH PASSENGER
- It operates only from October to April
- This tour is subject to availability at the time you make your reservation
This experience combines navigation and trekking to discover the great Vespignani Glacier, in the Lago del Desierto provincial reserve.
The activity begins with the pick up from your hotel in El Calafate. We travel 37 kilometers along a gravel road until we reach the Punta Sur pier. We begin to navigate the Lago del Desierto for 30 minutes, enjoying the views of the Huemul and Crestón Glaciers.
We disembark in the Vespignani Glacier sector, where 4 trails of different difficulties await you. In total, you have 2 free hours to visit the ones you like the most.
The Red trail, with a 200-meter drop and 2 km of travel, brings you closer to the foot of the Great Vespignani Glacier in an hour, adding an incredible view of the north face of Cerro Fitz Roy.
The Yellow trail, with a drop of only 50 meters in 1 km, with a view of the Great Vespignani Glacier.
The Green trail is ideal to complement the other routes.
- This service is non-refundable for cancellations made within 4 days prior to the service date. However, if you need to modify your reservation, such as adjusting the number of participants, changing the date or requesting a cancellation with a refund, we can accommodate your request as long as it is made at least 4 days before the date of service.
- Available from October 1 to April 30
- This tour is subject to availability at the time you make your reservation
- Vianda is provided to consume during the walk.
- combine navigation and trekking to discover the great Vespignani Glacier, in the Lago del Desierto provincial reserve.
- The activity begins with the pick up from your hotel in El Calafate or El Chaltén. We traveled 37 kilometers along a gravel road until we reached the Punta Sur pier. We begin to navigate the Lago del Desierto for 30 minutes, enjoying the views of the Huemul and Crestón Glaciers.
- We disembark in the Vespignani Glacier sector, where 4 trails of different difficulties await you. In total, you have 2 free hours to visit the ones you like the most. The Red Trail, with a 200-meter drop and 2 km of travel, brings you closer to the foot of the Great Vespignani Glacier in an hour, adding an incredible view of the north face of Cerro Fitz Roy. The Yellow trail, with a drop of only 50 meters in 1 km, allows you to enjoy a panoramic point with a view of the Great Vespignani Glacier. The Green trail is ideal to complement the other routes. It takes you on an interpretation trail through the coastal and wooded area. It is a path without unevenness.
- We offer a snack to re-embark and return to Punta Sur Pier, where the transport that returns to El Chaltén awaits us.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
