Fitz Roy reflected in Laguna de los Tres

El Chaltén classic

5 days · 4 nights

The trip we would plan for a friend coming for the first time. The two big hikes, a boat day in between to rest the legs, and a sunset over the steppe on the day you arrive.

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from USD 1,690 per person

Length: 5 days · 4 nights
Guided: 3 outings
You sleep at: 3-star hotel in El Chaltén
Season: October to April

Our most chosen one. For people who can walk one long day and want the best without rushing.

5-day El Chaltén itinerary

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Distance
6.2 km
Climb
+150 m
Time
2–3 h
Level
Easy
Trail profile · max 543 m
Morning transfer from El Calafate. In the afternoon, a short guided walk to the viewpoint that looks the other way: the steppe, Lago Viedma and Fitz Roy in the low light.
Mountain guide · Packed lunch · Satellite radio
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Distance
19.6 km
Climb
+890 m
Time
8–10 h
Level
Demanding
Trail profile · max 1,177 m
The big day. We start at the Río Eléctrico bridge, pass the Piedras Blancas Glacier and Poincenot, climb the moraine to the lake at the foot of Fitz Roy and come down past Laguna Capri.
Mountain guide · Packed lunch · Satellite radio
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A day off for the legs. You leave from Bahía Túnel port, land at Cabo de Hornos for a short walk to the iceberg viewpoint, then the boat gets close to the wall of Argentina’s largest glacier. Snack on board. If the day before was too windy, this is the day we move things around.
Boat trip · Transfer · Snack
Distance
20.4 km
Climb
+660 m
Time
8–9 h
Level
Moderate to demanding
Trail profile · max 800 m
The full Laguna Torre: where most people turn around, we carry on along the moraine crest to Mirador Maestri, the Grande Glacier below and Cerro Torre in front.
Mountain guide · Packed lunch · Satellite radio
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Breakfast and transfer to El Calafate. You reach town or the airport by late morning, in time for an afternoon flight.
Transfer · Hotel with breakfast

What is included

4 nights in a 3-star hotel with breakfast
El Calafate – El Chaltén transfer both ways
Guided Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Torre & Mirador Maestri and Mirador de las Águilas
Viedma Glacier boat trip with transfer and snack
Packed lunch on hiking days
Satellite communication on the mountain

Not included

Flights
Los Glaciares National Park entry
Lunches and dinners not listed
Tips

Where you sleep

3-star hotel in El Chaltén

Double room with private bathroom and breakfast, in town. We confirm the hotel when you book.

We confirm the exact hotel when you book, depending on availability for your dates.

Price per person

Arriving in	Per person, sharing	Travelling alone
October and April	USD 1,690	USD 2,290
November, 1–15 December and March	USD 1,890	USD 2,590
16 December to February	USD 1,990	USD 2,790

In US dollars. Two people share a double room; alone, you get the room to yourself. A group? We send you the price.

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Choose when you arrive and the hotel. We confirm on WhatsApp.

Questions

How many days do I need in El Chaltén?

Five is right for the two big lakes with a spare day. With fewer, one windy day can cost you one of them.

What is the Viedma Glacier day for?

Resting the legs between the two long hikes, and as a spare: if the Laguna de los Tres day comes in very windy, we swap the order.

Do I need mountain experience?

No. The hardest day is Laguna de los Tres: about 20 km and 890 metres of climbing, at an easy pace.

Can the order of the days change?

Yes. We arrange it around the forecast: if a day looks very windy, we move the big hike to the best day.

What if I travel alone?

You can: the room is yours and you hike with the group. The price is in the table, under "Travelling alone".

Are the hikes in a group?

Yes, in small groups of up to 8 with a mountain guide. If you would rather have a guide just for you, we can do that too.

How fit do I need to be?

Able to walk 6 to 8 hours in a day, with climbs. No mountain experience needed. If in doubt, write to us and we will look at it.

Which hotel will I stay at?

A hotel of the package’s category, in town, with breakfast. We confirm which one when you book, depending on availability for your dates.

How do I pay?

A deposit to confirm and the rest before the trip, in dollars or pesos. We send you the details on WhatsApp.