12 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

We started this winter trekking experience from El Calafate. Upon arriving at El Chaltén, we made a stop to use the bathrooms and adjust the necessary equipment: crampons, canes and backpacks. The tour begins with an initial kilometer ascending a steep slope, leading to the impressive "Virador Río de las Vueltas", a natural balcony that we reach in approximately 30 minutes. The second kilometer, of less inclination, follows the western slope of the valley of the river De las Vueltas, offering panoramic views of the mountain cordon Los Condores. At the beginning of the third kilometer, we find the fork that leads us to the Laguna Capri. In this final stretch, the trail reveals spectacular views of the mountains. From its banks, you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the Chaltén or Fitz Roy hill, a landscape that invites you to stop and contemplate one of the most emblematic postcards. Then, to finish we will enjoy an outdoor picnic.

Inclusions

What's included

Trekking pole
Ice/Snow Crampons
Bilingual mountain guide enabled
Round Trip Transfer from El Calafate to El Chaltén
Lunch meal

What's not

Entrance to the National Park

Itinerary

From El Calafate we depart Direct trip to El Chaltén without stopping. When you arrive you stop to go to the bathroom, the equipment is adjusted (crampons, canes, backpacks)
3 h
The first kilometer of the road passes through a steep slope, until you reach the "Lookout River de las Vueltas", a natural balcony about 30 min. The second kilometer of this walk is smaller slope than the first, while gaining height by the western skirt of the De las Vueltas river valley, with a panoramic view of the Los Condores cordon. Shortly after the beginning of the third kilometer, the fork to the Capri Lagoon.
9 hAdmission included
From its banks, you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the Chaltén or Fitz Roy hill, a landscape that invites you to stop and contemplate one of the most emblematic postcards. Then, to finish we will enjoy an outdoor picnic.
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Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 10 travellers
Operated by: Azul Latina Travel

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour operates during the winter months: From May to August it operates only on the days: Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Sunday. In Summer: From September to April it operates daily EVEN
Difficulty: medium. (intense and prolonged climbs without technical parts)
Clothing Required: Trekking boots and another pair of extra warm tights. Warm gloves. Waterproof clothing, jacket and trousers. Woolen hat. Water bottle 500 ml.
Physical condition required: Good.

How it compares in El Calafate

Its from-price is close to the median of the 104 day trips we list in El Calafate.
Its length is typical for the group.

About El Calafate

El Calafate is a small Patagonian town on the shore of Lago Argentino, the base for the Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park.

El Calafate lies on the south shore of Lago Argentino, a milky turquoise lake fed by glacial meltwater, with the Andes on the western horizon. The town is named after the calafate, a thorny shrub with dark berries, and a local saying promises that anyone who eats them will return to Patagonia. It was founded in the 1920s to serve the surrounding sheep estancias and now exists chiefly as the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park.

Top-ranked sights in El Calafate: Los Glaciares National Park (Parque Nacional Los Glaciares), Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake (Lago Argentino).

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