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Epic Patagonia: El Chaltén & the Hidden Lago del Desierto

4 days

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Start and end in El Calafate

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Operator: People Travel and Experience
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
El Calafate to El Chaltén
Start point
El Calafate, Lago Argentino, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Your hotel in El Calafate , 06:00)
Meals
Snack (Sunset Picnic at Laguna Capri with freshly brewed coffee or tea, local pastries (facturas and alfajores), and traditional mate)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Infinito Sur or similar )
Included Activities
- Transfer from El Calafate hotel
- Scenic drive with stops at Lake Argentino and Viedma Glacier viewpoints
- Visit to Parador La Leona museum (15 minutes)
- Sunset hike to Laguna Capri with Mountain Trekking Guide
- Sunset viewing at Laguna Capri
Optional Activities
- Explore El Chaltén village after check-in
Landmarks
Lake Argentino
Viedma Glacier
Parador La Leona
Mount Fitz Roy
Laguna Capri
Day 2
Lago del Desierto and Vespignani Glacier
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box Lunch), Snack (Hot chocolate served before return boat journey)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Infinito Sur or similar )
Included Activities
- Transport from El Chaltén to Lago del Desierto
- Scenic drive with photo stops and regional commentary
- Boat navigation across Lago del Desierto (30 minutes)
- Access to marked hiking trails near Vespignani Glacier (4 hours exploration)
- Local staff guidance for safety during trail exploration
- Return boat crossing and transport to El Chaltén
Optional Activities
- Hike Laguna de los Tres trail
- Hike Cerro Torre trail
- Explore alternative marked trails based on fitness level
Landmarks
Lago del Desierto
Río de las Vueltas
Huemul Glacier
Crestón Glacier
Vespignani Glacier
Day 3
El Chaltén Free Day
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Infinito Sur or similar )
Optional Activities
- Hike Laguna de los Tres trail
- Hike Cerro Torre trail
- Visit Chorrillo del Salto waterfall
- Hike Los Cóndores viewpoint
- Hike Las Águilas viewpoint
- Explore other village trails and attractions
Landmarks
Laguna de los Tres
Cerro Torre
Chorrillo del Salto waterfall
Los Cóndores viewpoint
Las Águilas viewpoint
Day 4
El Chaltén to El Calafate
End point
El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Your hotel in El Calafate or at the Airport , 06:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate (hotel, bus station, or airport)

Landmarks
Lake Argentino
Viedma Glacier
Parador La Leona
Mount Fitz Roy
Laguna Capri

Landmarks
Lago del Desierto
Río de las Vueltas
Huemul Glacier
Crestón Glacier
Vespignani Glacier

Landmarks
Laguna de los Tres
Cerro Torre
Chorrillo del Salto waterfall
Los Cóndores viewpoint
Las Águilas viewpoint

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4.8

Roger
February 23rd, 2026
5
The 'City, Jungle & Mountains: Buenos Aires, Iguazú & Salta' tour offered by the People Travel and Experience tour...
The 'City, Jungle & Mountains: Buenos Aires, Iguazú & Salta' tour offered by the People Travel and Experience tour operator and that was coordinated though TourRadar was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! The hotels, tours, transportation and dinner outings were all first-class. Excellent experience and value for money. The only unexpected glitch was that we were unable to view Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side. Apparently, due to a relatively new requirement, as of April 2025, Canadians and Americans now require a visa to enter Brazil. The advance materials provided by TourRadar stated that no visas were required for this tour, which I took as fact. However, I do accept some ownership for not reviewing visa requirements myself independently before travelling. We were promised a refund for the cost of the excursion to the Brazilian side of the falls, which is fair. All-in-all, this was a minor setback to an excellent tour, and it did not dampen our overall satisfaction. I would highly recommend both TourRadar as a tour aggregator, and People Travel and Experience as a tour operator.Show more
Susan
January 19th, 2026
5
With only 2 exceptions everything went like clockwork. I especially liked the degree of independence we had at the...
With only 2 exceptions everything went like clockwork. I especially liked the degree of independence we had at the Perrito Moreno Glacier and at Iguazú Falls. The group size at Iguazú was especially nice where we really had a chance to interact with a family from Mexico City and another from Bogotá. They were the only people besides us that our guide was assigned to. The hotels were good, each with their own strengths whether it was location, food, or room space.Show more

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Epic Patagonia: El Chaltén & the Hidden Lago del Desierto

Itinerary

El Calafate to El Chaltén

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lago del Desierto and Vespignani Glacier

Included Activities

Optional Activities

El Chaltén Free Day

Optional Activities

El Chaltén to El Calafate

Included Activities

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