El Chalten Full Day to Lago del Desierto & Glaciar Vespignani

3.8 (6 reviews) 13 hours Free cancellation

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LAGO DEL DESIERTO — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

EL CHALTEN — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The excursion begins early in the morning from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name “Cañadón La Leona” and after 1.15 h ride we will make a short stop at an ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40.

Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy.

After arriving at Chalten we continue our ride to Lago del Desierto taking the route that borders the Río de las Vueltas taking us deeper into the Lengas and Nires forest. The road ends after one hour ride and 37 kms up to the North arriving at Lago del Desierto. From the pier Punta Sur we'll take a 20 minute boat ride to the natural reserve Vespignani from where 3 self-guided paths take us to the best miradors of Vespignani Glacier and the north face of Mount Fitz Roy.

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At a glance

Duration: 13 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: SOUTHROAD

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Adults (12–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transfers from-to Calafate-Chalten
Included: Boat trip on Lago del Desierto to Vespignani Reserve
Included: Self-guided hikes at the reserve Vespignani
Included: Bilingual Host at Vespignani Reserve
Included: Lunch box

Itinerary

Cerro Fitz Roy

Passing by

STOP AT PANORAMIC VIEWS
El Chalten

30 min

VISIT AND CROSS THE TOWN
Lago del Desierto

4 hours Admission included

WE WILL NAVIGATE FROM THE SOUTH MARGIN OF THE LAKE TO THE RESERVE OF THE GLACIER VESPIGNANI
Glaciar Huemul

Passing by

PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE BOAT

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Alto Calafate Hotel Patagonico
Hosteria Puerto San Julian
Design Suites Calafate
Los Canelos
Rochester Hotel Calafate
Kelta Hotel
South B&B El Calafate
Calafate Parque Hotel
Calafate Hostel
Xelena Hotel & Suites
El Calafate Apart
Hotel Posada Los Alamos

and 2 more pickup points

Pick up is done with several vehicles for a quick pick up. There is though a marge of 20-30 minutes to visit all hotels. Please wait for our arrival at the lobby of your hotel.

Using your ticket

Pick up is done with more than one vehicle, there could be though a few minutes delay to visit all hotels. Please wait for our arrival at the lobby of your hotel.