Chalten Trekking Lake of the Three : from Calafate with guide
The tour begins at 06:00 hs., when the minibus picks you up at your accommodation in El Calafate. You can appreciate the southern Andes where the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Fitz Roy stands out Once in El Chaltén, the foods are delivered to each walker. We'll get to the White Stones Lookout. You will continue the journey to Laguna Capri. There you have lunch before continuing the descent to El Chaltén. We will continue the journey with one of the guides through the area of Camp Poincenot Base, cross the bridge over the White River, and from there it begins to gain height quickly. In total there are about 430 meters of elevation for almost 3 km. until reaching the climax: the Lagoon of the Three. The group arrives at a morene ridge from where it can be seen in all its glory the Fitz Roy massif and at its feet the Lagoon and Glacier of the Three. It will surely be the perfect time for lunch enjoying an unforgettable view and moment.
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Chalten Trekking Lake of the Three : from Calafate with guide
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What's included in Chalten Trekking Lake of the Three : from Calafate with guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Road to El Chalten
El Chaltén is a municipality located in the Los Glaciares National Park, in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz. From here it is possible to access the trails that surround the peaks of Cerro Torre and Mount Fitz Roy, to the northwest. Near Fitz Roy, a path leads to the viewpoint of the Los Tres Lagoon. Just northwest of the town, the shore of the Capri lagoon offers views of the mountains. We will arrive in our vehicles to the mountain village of El Chaltén after 3 hours of travel, having traveled 220 kms.
Lago ArgentinoPass-by Only
Lake Argentino is the largest of the great Patagonian lakes in Argentina; and the southernmost of its continental territory, behind Fuegian Lake Fagnano in the island part
Cerro Fitz RoyPass-by Only
Then continue vehicle through the valley of the Rio de las Vueltas to the White River, where we find the Hosteria El Pilar, there we will start a walk with AAGM mountain guide, passing through the Piedras Blancas Glacier, Camp. Poincenot, Mount Fitz Roy, to the Capri Lagoon, where we will find our Base Camp
Inclusions
- Transfer from Calafate to Chaltén.
- 1 trekking pole per person
- Sure.
- Vianda
- IMPORTANT: attach passport data for EACH PASSENGER
- crampons if necessary. We have 6-pointed crampons.
- Certified English/Spanish bilingual guide
- transfer back and forth from Calafate (accommodations allowed, but meeting points)
- Dress
- This tour is subject to availability when making your reservation
- Entrance fees to the National Park , in case it has to be paid
- Drinks
- THIS TOUR OPERATES ONLY ODD DAYS
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- The availability of this tour is subject to the reserved places at the time of making your reservation
- IMPORTANT: in order to confirm this tour we need the passport numbers - Nationality - Full names - Dates of birth - Passport expiration day OF EACH ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WHO WILL TAKE THE TOUR
- It is an activity of medium to high physical demand, aimed at those travelers who want to travel paths through native forests and mountain rivers, with unique views of the glaciers and hills of El Chaltén
- Once in El Chaltén, at approximately 08:30 hs., a short stop is made for those who wish to go to the bathroom before starting the march. A second trekking guide will accompany the group during the hike.
- Those who hesitate to continue with the second section, much more demanding than the first, will continue the journey with one of the two guides as GROUP 2 to the beautiful Laguna Capri, another of the must-see attractions of El Chaltén. There you have lunch before continuing the descent to El Chaltén.
- GROUP 1 continues the journey with one of the guides through the Poincenot Base Camp area, crosses the bridge over the White River, and from there begins to gain height quickly. In total, you climb about 430 meters of elevation for almost 3 km. until you reach the climax: the Lagoon of the Three.
- At approximately 19:00 hs the minibus leaves for the city of El Calafate, where the service concludes leaving passengers in each hotel between 21 and 22 hours.
- This service only operates on odd days.
- Age limit: 10 to 55 years. (Non-exclusive over 55 if you have good physical condition can be up to 59 years)
- Guides: up to 7 pax goes 1 guide, from 8 van 2.
- Personal equipment needed - Small backpack. - Bottle with water. - Footwear with non-smooth sole. - Waterproof coat and jacket. - Sunscreen. - Sunglasses. - Beanie and warm gloves. - Beanie for the sun.
- Passengers must select the food . We will contact you so that you can select from the options available Please download the whastapp app on the cell phone that I enter in your reservation
- OPTIONS OF VIANDAS: Sandwich or Salad 1 - Ham and Cheese Sandwich 2- Vegetarian Sandwich 3- Chicken Sandwich 4- Salad Additional: 1 patty (meat, ham and cheese or vegetable) seasonal salad, Fruit, Sweet Boss and Nuts.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The tour includes pick up for all the hotels located in calafate - drop off to the hotels