Full Day Laguna de los Tres Trek to Fitz Roy from El Calafate

16 hours Free cancellation

Full Day Laguna de los Tres Trek to Fitz Roy from El Calafate, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Reach the closest viewpoint to legendary Mount Fitz Roy on this full-day guided trek from El Calafate. Travel with certified bilingual mountain guides, enjoy round-trip transfer, a boxed lunch and the full Patagonian trekking experience to Laguna de los Tres, one of the most iconic views in Argentina.

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At a glance

Duration: 16 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: SALUM TOUR & TRAVEL

Ages: Adults (11–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Activity insurance
Included: Boxed lunch including an empanada, a sandwich or salad, seasonal fruit, a sweet snack and nuts. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Included: Trekking poles, crampons and head torch when required
Included: Private transportation: Round-trip shared transfer between El Calafate and the trailhead in a comfortable minibus, with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Included: Certified bilingual trekking guide (English / Spanish)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: National Park entrance fee, paid once in cash upon arrival in El Chaltén.
Not included: Bottled water: Bring your own reusable water bottle; you can refill it from mountain streams along the trail.
Not included: Gratuities are optional and at the traveler's discretion
Not included: Personal clothing and equipment

Itinerary

Laguna de los Tres

one hour Admission included

The highlight of the trek. After a demanding ascent, you reach the viewpoint of Laguna de los Tres, with a breathtaking panorama of the Fitz Roy massif, the hanging glacier and the turquoise glacial lake at its feet. This is the perfect spot to enjoy your boxed lunch surrounded by one of Patagonia's most iconic landscapes.
El Chalten

30 min

The starting point of the trek and Argentina's national trekking capital. After a scenic drive from El Calafate, the group makes a short stop in this small mountain village at the foot of the Andes, where the certified bilingual guide joins the group before heading to the trailhead. At the end of the day, hikers return here before the transfer back to El Calafate.
Glaciar Piedras Blancas

15 min Admission included

A scenic viewpoint reached during the first part of the hike, after climbing through native forest. From here travelers enjoy stunning views of the Piedras Blancas glacier hanging on the slopes of the Fitz Roy massif. A rewarding stop to take photos and rest before continuing toward Laguna de los Tres.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

If your hotel is not on your pickup route, meet us at the National Park office (Intendencia), Av. del Libertador 1302, El Calafate. Arrive 10 minutes early. your driver or guide will confirm your name before departure. Exact point confirmed after booking.

End point

If your hotel is not on your pickup route, meet us at the National Park office (Intendencia), Av. del Libertador 1302, El Calafate. Arrive 10 minutes early. your driver or guide will confirm your name before departure. Exact point confirmed after booking.

Pickup points

Cerro Calafate Hotel
Hotel Aikendor
Hosteria Meulen
Design Suites Calafate
Konke Calafate
Rincon del Calafate
Tehuel Plaza
Cauquenes de Nimez
Apart Hotel Altos de la Costanera
Hotel Fuerte Kilometrero
Blanca Patagonia
Terraza Coirones Hotel Boutique

and 62 more pickup points

Pickup starts at 5:30 AM. Please be ready at your hotel lobby or main entrance from 5:20 AM and look for your white Salum Tour & Travel minibus. Pickup order may vary depending on the day's route, so please wait at the agreed time. If you are staying in an Airbnb or a property outside the central area, you will be assigned a nearby meeting point; please confirm your accommodation address after booking. Travelers staying in El Chaltén join the group at Hostel Rancho Grande from 8:45 AM.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.