4-day Argentine Patagonia adventure

Highlights

Highlights

• Explore the beautful Los Glaciares National Park with expert guides.
• Embark on adventurous treks to Laguna Los Tres and Lago Torres.
• Soak in the best views of Mount Fitz Roy.
• Spend your nights in cozy accommodation in El Chaltén.
  
  

Accommodation

Hostería Senderos

Inside Los Glaciares National Park, at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy, this 3 star classic Patagonian inn in El Chaltén offers warm, professional service.

Included

Included

• 3 hotel nights in El Chalten.
• Transfers in out in a semi-private van.
• Park fees.
• 1 bilingual escorting guide during excursions.
• 4 Breakfasts and 3 lunches.

Not included

• Flight tickets.
• Insurance (it’s mandatory you purchase appropriate insurance for this trip).
• Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
• Personal items.

Facts

Departures

Departures are available every Thursday and Sunday from October to April.

Based on 4+ people and 3-star hotel in El Chalten.

Starting / finishing point

The trip starts every Thursday and Sunday in Ecocamp Patagonia, Torres del Paines at 9:30 AM and finishes at Calafate Airport. For domestic flights, you have to be at the airport one hour before the flight departure. We recommend that you book flights leaving after 2:30 PM.

Physical demands

This is the right trip for energetic people who like to be active, have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. To enjoy this trek it’s essential to be in shape before you arrive. It’s not wise to regard this trek as a means of getting into shape or losing excess weight. Start a program of conditioning well before departure.

Group size guiding staff

8-12 travelers are the most typical group size plus guiding staff.

The maximum is 14 clients.

Transport

In Torres del Paine and throughout Patagonia transport is in minivans that normally seat from 8 to 14 people. When we have only 2 to 4 people we use smaller vehicles, usually 4x4, driven by the tour guide. On the regular departure trips, you'll share the vehicle with other EcoCamp guests joining other tours. On the private departure, the vehicle will be for your use exclusively, although transfers for private groups may be combined owing to our environmental policy compelling our operators to keep to the lowest possible environmental impact and thus avoid driving the same way at the same time with two half-empty vehicles.

Weather

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the saturated winds that circle the Antarctic landmass. Also, both the strong marine and the South Patagonian Ice field influence make the weather hard to predict. In spring or early summer, fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning, bringing rains and eventually snow. Even in summer (December to March) you should come prepared to find cold- strong winds (up to 130 km/hr) and rainfalls. The summer’s average temperature is 11ºC/52ºF (24ºC max, 2ºC min).

Children

What you need to bring

We’ll send you a complete pre-trip info brochure once you book, including things you need to bring in detail. Meanwhile, take a look at some general items to have in mind:

• Day backpack. (20-30 liters).
• Duffel bag. (70 liters).
• Waterproof trekking boots.
• Waterproof parka and pants.
• Inner isolating layer. (fleece or wool).
• Three changes of clothes.
• Sun hat.
• Sunscreen.
• Hiking socks.
• Sandals (for after hikes).
• Bathing suit.
• Sunglasses.
• Towel (optional).
• Ski poles (optional).
• Long underwear.
• Extra change of socks.
• Flashlight/headlamp.
• Extra insulating layer (fleece, wool or expedition weight long underwear).

Itinerary modifications

We reserve the right to change the itinerary at the discretion of the trip guide, based on safety and/or operational considerations.