Feel de sense of Argentina as you take in the magnificent sights this country has to offer.
Explore the beauty of nearly-untouched Patagonia, and marvel at majestic glaciers and mountains.
Visit El Calafate and El Chaltén, two of Argentina’s most stunning destinations in Patagonia. The itinerary covers about 6 days, giving you time to explore the major attractions.
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Day 1: Arrival in El Calafate
– Afternoon: Arrive in El Calafate, the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park.
– Evening: Explore the town, visit the Glaciarium (a museum dedicated to glaciers), or relax in one of the cozy cafes.
– Stay: El Calafate
Day 2: Perito Moreno Glacier
– Morning: Take a guided tour to Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the only glaciers in the world that is still advancing. The tour typically includes a walk along the boardwalks with spectacular views and an optional boat tour that brings you closer to the glacier.
– Afternoon: Continue exploring the glacier from different viewpoints or try the “Mini-Trekking” on the glacier itself if you’re up for some adventure.
– Evening: Return to El Calafate.
– Stay: El Calafate
Day 3: El Calafate to El Chaltén
– Morning: Depart by bus or car to El Chaltén (about 3 hours), a small village known as the trekking capital of Argentina.
– Afternoon: Check into your accommodation and take an easy hike, such as the trail to Mirador Los Cóndores, offering a panoramic view of the town and the surrounding mountains.
– Stay: El Chaltén
Day 4: Laguna de los Tres Trek
– Morning to Afternoon: Embark on the iconic Laguna de los Tres hike. This moderately challenging trail takes you to one of the most famous viewpoints in Patagonia, with stunning views of Mount Fitz Roy. The hike is about 20 km round trip and takes 7-8 hours.
– Evening: Return to El Chaltén for a relaxing evening.
– Stay: El Chaltén
Day 5: Lago Torre or Loma del Pliegue Tumbado Trek
– Morning: Choose between two excellent hikes:
– Lago Torre: A relatively easier trek (around 18 km round trip) leading to a glacial lake with views of Cerro Torre.
– Loma del Pliegue Tumbado: A more challenging hike (about 20 km round trip) that offers sweeping panoramic views of the entire range, including Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
– Evening: Enjoy your last night in El Chaltén.
– Stay: El Chaltén
Day 6: Return to El Calafate
– Morning: Take a bus or drive back to El Calafate.
– Afternoon: Depending on your flight schedule, you can explore El Calafate a bit more or head straight to the airport.
– Departure: Fly out of El Calafate.
Descriptions:
– El Calafate: A charming town located on the shores of Lake Argentino. It’s primarily known as the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park. The town has a relaxed vibe, with a mix of restaurants, shops, and cafes catering to travelers.
– Perito Moreno Glacier: A colossal and awe-inspiring glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park. Spanning 250 square kilometers, this glacier is renowned for its accessibility and the dramatic calving events where massive ice chunks break off and crash into the water.
– El Chaltén: Often called the trekking capital of Argentina, this small village is nestled in the heart of the Andean mountains, surrounded by iconic peaks like Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. It’s a paradise for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
– Laguna de los Tres: A crystal-clear glacial lake at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, offering some of the most breathtaking views in Patagonia. The challenging trek to this lagoon is a must for anyone visiting El Chaltén.
– Lago Torre: Another beautiful glacial lake that sits beneath the towering spires of Cerro Torre. The trail leading to this lake is slightly easier than the one to Laguna de los Tres but equally rewarding.
This itinerary provides a balanced mix of adventure, natural beauty, and relaxation, allowing you to experience the best of what Patagonia has to offer.
Other Activities you can add to you journey:
- Dinner in a Cave: The excursion to Lake Argentino is a half-day trip that is done in a 4×4 following
the coast of Lake Argentino. It is an ideal excursion to do on the day of your arrival or departure.
your departure, as it is a short excursion that includes lunch or dinner.
You travel between the cliffs and with views of the Andes Mountains, this
surprising excursion focuses on the first natives of Patagonia, entering the
Tehuelche world.
On the shores of the lake, there are the caves where, thousands of years ago, that culture left
their marks on the rock and that today introduce us to their interpretation, allowing us to appreciate art
rock art captured in the area.
Lunch or dinner is served inside a cave where the guides complement the visit
handing out some ponchos so as not to suffer the cold so much. - Kayak Experience: This excursion departs by 4 x 4 along Route 40 to the Santa Cruz River and from there
After a technical talk and equipment with dry suits, we begin to paddle through the
emblematic Rio Santa Cruz, where we will carry out the kayak activity but at the same time
We will delight ourselves with the landscape that will accompany us.
After 15 km downriver we arrived at Estancia El Rincón where we had lunch to
then return to El Calafate. - Estancia and Gaucho experience:Spend all the in this beautiful Estancia that has 17,000 hectares of countryside, and its old town is
located steps from the center of El Calafate, an ideal place where you can rest and enjoy
of the landscape at the foot of Cerro Calafate. A proposal to discover the rural side of the
destination in this great pioneer ranch.
A stove is shared with fried cakes and road coffee; we will be able to discover the herd of
sheep. We visit the corrals and observe what the corral work is like, we will have theshearing demonstration, we tour the organic garden and the first constructions of the
Stay.
We walk along the stream interpreting the flora, we will taste a mountain wine in Mirador
del Arroyo with a tasting of confit lamb and when we return to the barbecue area we will have a
video projection of recognition of the pioneer families and then taste a delicious
dinner and a folklore show and then each one ends in their respective hotels.
