El Chalten Trip Overview
We will leave El Chaltén at approximately 9 am and take the mountain gravel road (RP 23) northbound for 40 km.
Then we will begin to enjoy the amazing view of the glaciers such as Eléctrico, Piedras Blancas, and Cagliero. We can also see the Marconi glacier.
The first stop being El Salto del Anillo, for a souvenir photo. The next is Salto Argentino. We also have an option to stop at a landmark that tells the history of the area. Arriving at Lago del Desierto, we will prepare to go up to the Huemul Glacier and lagoon and get a chance to view a hanging glacier. (a walk of 4 Km, that takes 2 hours, with an elevation of 220 m).
Trekking to Huemul lagoon and glacier
At the lake we will prepare a “Picada Argentina” and enjoy a nice lunch accompanied by good wine.
Then we will board the boat and sail to the North End of Lago del Desierto.
We will return to the South End and then disembark after a short walk, arriving back at El Chaltén at about 5 pm.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: El Chalten, Argentina
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Chalten, Patagonia, Argentina
We will leave El Chaltén at approximately 9 am and take the mountain gravel road (RP 23) northbound for 40 km.
Then we will begin to enjoy the amazing view of the glaciers such as Eléctrico, Piedras Blancas, and Cagliero. We can also see the Marconi glacier.
The first stop being El Salto del Anillo, for a souvenir photo. The next is Salto Argentino. We also have an option to stop at a landmark that tells the history of the area. Arriving at Lago del Desierto, we will prepare to go up to the Huemul Glacier and lagoon and get a chance to view a hanging glacier. (a walk of 4 Km, that takes 2 hours, with an elevation of 220 m).
Trekking to Huemul lagoon and glacier
At the lake we will prepare a “Picada Argentina” and enjoy a nice lunch accompanied by good wine.
Then we will board the boat and sail to the North End of Lago del Desierto.
We will return to the South End and then disembark after a short walk, arriving back at El Chaltén at about 5 pm.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Mirador De Los Condores, Avenida San Martin, El Chalten Argentina
We will make a stop at the beautiful Cóndor Lake to do some bird watching.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Salto Del Anillo, RP23, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Other waterfalls along the way will invite us to stop: The first being El Salto del Anillo, for a souvenir photo. The next is Salto Argentino where torrent ducks can be observed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glaciar Huemul, Avenida Lago Del Desierto a 36 km del Chalten, El Chalten Z9301ACA Argentina
Arriving at Lago del Desierto, we will prepare to go up to the Huemul Glacier and lagoon and marvel at the forest and flora in the area, as well as get a chance to view a hanging glacier. (a walk of 4 Km, that takes 2 hours, with an elevation of 220 m).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lago del Desierto, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Navigation. we will board the boat and sail to the North End of Lago del Desierto while we admire the beautiful lake surrounded by the Andes mountain range, the main protagonist being Mount Vespignani.
From the North End we will enjoy a unique view of the north face of Mount Fitz Roy in the distance. We will return to the South End and then disembark after a short walk
Duration: 40 minutes
