This active itinerary spends two full days hiking in the wilds of Patagonia. Enjoy hikes to Laguna de los Tres and Laguna Torre, both destinations offer panoramic views consisting of glaciers, high peaks, and blue lagoons. This challenging trip is designed for the active and adventurous traveler!
Day-by-Day Summary
Day 1 : Arrive El Calafate and on to El Chalten Day 2 : Laguna de los Tres Day 3 : Laguna Torre Day 4 : Return to El Calafate
Highlights
Hike to Laguna de los Tres & view panoramic vistas
Explore El Chalten at your leisure in the evenings
Upon arrival in El Calafate, begin the four-hour drive across the rugged landscape toward Chalten. Along the way, enjoy the magnificent geography of the region as you drive through the mountains, passing stunning lakes and winding rivers. This evening, settle in to your comfortable room in your hotel in Chalten
You'll awake early this morning to begin a full day hike to Laguna de los Tres. The first 10 km gradually ascend through open and forested areas, with stunning views of Mt. Fitz Roy as you proceed. Your route crosses the Rio Blanco before you begin the toughest part of your trek - a fifty-minute climb that zigzags up a 45º slope. Your efforts are more than rewarded when you arrive at the eerily still glacial Laguna de Los Tres, where one of Patagonia's (and, quite possibly, the world's) best panoramic vistas stretches out before you! Enjoy lunch and feast on the views of the colossus of granite, ice, and sky, before heading back down to El Chalten for a free evening and a good night's sleep. 8 hrs hiking covering 13 miles (21 km).
Today is another full day of hiking up to Laguna Torre. Ascend from the De las Vueltas River Valley through dense southern beech forests, and enjoy views of the jagged Mount Torre-Adela range in the distance. You'll continue climbing gradually until you reach Laguna Torre, where you'll be rewarded by a stunning vista: majestic Mount Torre, flanked by the Adela mountains, high peaks, and glaciers spilling blue-white towards the lagoon. Eat lunch by the shores of the lagoon before hiking back to El Chalten for the evening. 6 hrs hiking covering 11 miles (17 km).
Day 4 Return to El Calafate
1 Breakfast
Enjoy a leisurely morning in El Chalten before the four-hour transfer back to El Calafate this afternoon where the trip concludes.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
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This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
Lindsay Gompf
When to Go
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Chance for unpredictable weather but with fewer visitors.
Typically not offered during this period because of weather conditions.
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