El Chaltén Trip Overview
Now that Argentina is open to all international visitors and that quarantine is no longer mandatory for fully vaccinated travelers, are you gonna miss out on this incredible tour?
Step into the wild on a moderate-difficulty hike to take in the impressive views of Piedras Blancas Glacier, the imposing Fitz Roy Mountain and Capri Lagoon, accompanied by a mountain guide; The ideal route to visit unforgettable El Chalten!
Glaciers, lakes, rivers and forests will guide you around this beautiful destination, which remains one of the hidden gems of southern Argentina. The landscapes will take your breath away! If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: El Chaltén, Argentina
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
Explore El Chaltén Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Now that Argentina is open to all international visitors and that quarantine is no longer mandatory for fully vaccinated travelers, are you gonna miss out on this incredible tour?
Step into the wild on a moderate-difficulty hike to take in the impressive views of Piedras Blancas Glacier, the imposing Fitz Roy Mountain and Capri Lagoon, accompanied by a mountain guide; The ideal route to visit unforgettable El Chalten!
Glaciers, lakes, rivers and forests will guide you around this beautiful destination, which remains one of the hidden gems of southern Argentina. The landscapes will take your breath away! If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!
Start your trip by meeting your guide at our office in El Chalten. Following up, depart by bus to El Pilar – the starting point of your trek – enjoying the beautiful views of De Las Vueltas River and Fitz Roy Mount.
Once at El Pilar, you will start a 1-hour trek bordering the Blanco River and crossing beautiful forests of Lehengas and Ñires. Be prepared to see all kinds of birds; this is an excellent woodpecker-spotting destination! To further add to your adventure, take in incredible glacier views once you get to Piedras Blancas Glacier Viewpoint.
Continuing for about 30 minutes, you’ll reach one of the best views of the extraordinary Fitz Roy Mount that this tour offers you on Poincenot Lookout Point. Then, at approximately 1:30 p.m., you will arrive at Full Camp Fitz Roy, where a hot and comforting lunch will be waiting for you.
After lunch, start the descent along the trail and visit the Capri Lagoon, the Estancia Madsen (Madsen Ranch) lookout point and De Las Vueltas River Lookout. You’ll be back in El Chaltén at around 5 p.m.
Stop At:
• El Chalten, El Chalten, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
• Glaciar Piedras Blancas, El Chalten Argentina
• Cerro Fitz Roy, El Chalten Argentina
• Laguna Capri, El Chalten Argentina
Sample Menu
• Cream soup –
• Greek-style chicken or veal with Italian-style potatoes –
• Peaches in syrup –
