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Epic Patagonia: El Chaltén & the Hidden Lago del Desierto

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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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4.7

KHANH
April 27th, 2026
Amazing experience at the huge Ignuazu falls with a professional guide.
Brian
April 4th, 2026
This was a bit of an odd tour in that I was the only one on it! As such, I was met by a different team every time I...
This was a bit of an odd tour in that I was the only one on it! As such, I was met by a different team every time I changed locations. I usually joined up with others for various activities. Overall that went very well with a couple hiccups. Ushiaia, Punta Arenas, Natales, El Calafate and El Chalten each had their highights. From seeing whales, penguins, seals, dolphins, condors, andus, and guanacos (and trying guanaco stew) to hiking and getting out on the water, there was a lot to see and do. The weather cooperated for the most part so that was helpful. Unfortunately an error made me miss the hike in Torres del Paine but the hike to Laguna de los Tres was well worth the effort (even if I was sore the next day). Eve was my contact throughout the tour and was great - timely, thorough and friendly. If you're thinking of a trip to Patagonia, think no longer - go!Show more
Jimmy
April 26th, 2026
Excellent trip, excellente guides… wish we could have done more, but will return some day.

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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

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El Chaltén to El Calafate

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