4-Days Trekking Fitz Roy & Camping at El Chalten

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About this activity

If you are a nature lover and enjoy trekking and camping this is a MUST experience for you!

Please be aware we do need a minimun of 2 people to operate this tour, as the tends are for 2 persons!

IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your interest and can also be provided in private service for an extra cost. If you are interested in doing this experience privately, please let us know and we will quote.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Signature Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Guide
Included: 3-Nights accommodation at El Chalten
Included: Transfer in El Chalten
Included: Regular Bus El Calafate - Chalten - El Calafate

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (Optional)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Transfer from El Calafate - El Chalten

El Chalten

4 hours

You will have to make your own way to Bus Station @ El Calafate, you will be given a ticket to take a bus (regular) to El Chalten.

Upon arrival in El Chalten you will be received by a representative who will accompany you to your hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight at El Chalten (Hosteria Senderos or similar)

Day 2 · Full Day Trekking to Fitz Roy

Laguna de los Tres

12 hours

We start at 12 pm with a transfer to El Pilar where we will start our 1 hour, trek to Piedras Blancas Glacier viewpoint.

From there, we continue to Río Blanco where the ascent to Laguna de los Tres begins, this part of the adventure will take approximately 2 hours. Box lunch is included.

Once we get there we can enjoy, a more than deserved, rest admiring one of the most beautiful views of the area.

Once we have rested, we will begin to descend, 2 hours later we will arrive at Río Blanco. From there, we have only 15 minutes walk to the camping area.

We will spend the night in Camp Poincenot at, Fitz Roy base, where we will have dinner and breakfast.

The camp is located in a wild area without services. It offers tents for 2 people with sleeping bag and insulation mat; and a dining dome with bench and crockery.

Dinner includes appetizers, main dishes and dessert.

Ovenight at Camping

Day 3 · Full Day Trekking at El Chalten

Sendero Laguna Madre E Hija

12 hours

After breakfast, we start our trek through the path of the Lagunas Madre e Hija, to arrive at Laguna Torre near noon.

Box lunch is included.

We will appreciate, if the clouds allow us, the legendary Cerro Torre with its needles Eger and Stanghard. After some time, we head back and arrive at El Chaltén about at 5:00 pm.

On day 2, we will walk about 20 km.

Overnight at El Chalten (Hosteria Senderos or similar)

Day 4 · Transfer back to El Calafate

El Chalten

Passing by

Today you will be transfered to the bus station at the designated time to take your bus back to El Calafate.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will handle the bus ticket to El Chalten.

End point

Bus Station El Chalten

Pickup points

We meet at Calafate Bus Station

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Starting from September 21, all passengers visiting the northern area of Los Glaciares National Park (El Chaltén and all the trekking trails in the northern part of the park such as Mirador de los Cóndores, Laguna de los Tres, Mirador Torre, Glaciar Torre, Pliegue Tumbado, Laguna Capri, etc.) will need to pay an entrance fee to gain access.