| Tours & outdoors |
El Chalten |
| Torre Ice Trekking |
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 Departure : Oct/April
Lasts : Full Day
Difficulty : Easy
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| Torre Ice Trekking |
| A classic of our company, the Ice Trek is specially designed for those trekkers who are not in the alpinist world, but as beginners, are looking for an experience in glacier trekking accompanied by a guide. This program is offered to anyone over 15 in a good physical condition. The activity is a glacier trekking on Torre Glacier and you will have a chance to practice some basic ice climbing. You will spend around 3 hours on the ice, getting close to one of the most spectacular panorama of Patagonia, the south face of Cerro Torre, towers Egger and Standhard, the needle Bifida, Hombre Sentado Pass, and an unusual view of the west face of the Fitz Roy Range. Our services start in Chalten and end in the base-camp of Cerro Torre (Thorwood), about three-hours walk from El Chalten.
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| Torre Ice trekking |
| Season & Departures |
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- November to march.
- Departure time: 07.00 am
- Return: 07.00 pm
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- Los Glaciares national park, El Chalten.
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Moderate.
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Long walks of 5 to 8 hours.
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This tour is not suitable for pregnant women and people under 13 yars old.
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Use of horses to carry loads.
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Moderate physical demand
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Mountain Guide, licensed by The National Park Administration.
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Radio contact with El Chalten.
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Mountain and safety equipment
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Crampons, harnesses, and technical equipment for the participants.
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- Meals and drinks.
- Personal equipment.
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| Viedma Ice trekking |
| El Chalten |
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Departure : Nov/April
Lasts : Full Day
Difficulty : Moderate
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| Viedma Ice trekking |
| This outing combines the sailing along Lago Viedma with walks over the glacier of the same name as well as on the rocks that have until recently been covered by snow. Visitors will be able to obtain relevant information about the glaciers and their behaviour all along the excursion. Local guides, -specially trained to accomplish this-, will not only be in charge of keeping visitors safe but also of sharing important pieces of information about the area. Everybody will be able to enjoy incredible geological formations, watch the fall of glacier masses and discover ponds, cracks and caves while walking on the glaciers. |
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| Viedma Ice trekk |
| Viedma Ice trekk |
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07.00 am pick up from your hotel in El Chalten and transfer to Túnel bay.
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08:00 Departure from Puerto Túnel bay(Pier) towards Glaciar Viedma. Situated in a sheltered natural bay some hundreds meters away from a unique delta, the small Puerto Túnel bay is only 17 kilometers from El Chalten.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the travel southwards on board the modern Huemul ship, with a capacity for 55 passengers, appreciating the bay view during the first fifteen minutes of the trip.
The lake depth allows for a smooth sailing near the coastline and the Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Huemul can therefore be fully appreciated.
Upon arrival to Cabo de Hornos (southeastern boundary of Campo Ventisqueros), the trip will turn westwards to suddenly be faced to the breathtaking Glaciar Viedma. The end of the trip is at this point only 25 minutes away.
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10:30 Landing at the rocky mass in front of Glaciar Viedma. Having disembarked at the natural port, passengers are invited to start a walk on the rock that the backward motion of the glacier has made visible only some years ago. This place with amazing views, is the ideal meeting point for our professional guides to offer relevant comments not only on the area but also about the glaciers.
After the talk, another short walk will let visitors be located right lateral to the glacier and be standing on the promontory serving as base, where the glacier erosion will perfectly be visible. Visitors will also be able to appreciate the ice caves formed in this glacier as in no other of the great glaciers of the national park.
Finally, after having installed the crampons, a two-hour trekking on the Glaciar Viedma will begin.
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14:15 Departure from the rocky mass, sailing along the front of the glacier where ice pieces fall and lunch on board (service not provided).
Once the ground excursion is accomplished, we will again take our ship to sail along the front of the glacier where we will be able to observe countless shades of blue and maybe the dropping of some glacier pieces.
15:30 Arrival at Túnel bay. Transfer to El Chalten.
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| Season & Departures |
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- From november to march.
- Departure time from El Chalten: 07.00 am
- Departure time from Túnel bay: 08.00 am
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Moderate.
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This tour is not suitable for pregnant women and people under 13 years old
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t is suitable for all ages from 12 to 65 years old and a minimum fitness level is required to take part in it (climbing up stairs easily, for example). Any doubts, don’t hesitate to ask.
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| What is included |
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Transportation to Tunel bay from and to your hotel in El Chalten, Lake Viedma navigation, Ice trekk tour, crampons and English mountain guide.
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Clothes, personal equipment and food.
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We recomend you order lunchbox, so you can enjoy more time in the tour.
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| What you need |
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Comfortable (waterproof) shoes and clothes, without heels, preferably with laces. Avoid rubber boots.
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Do not forget: sun glasses, some sort of covering for your head, gloves and cold-protecting garments.
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Passanger must be the previous night in El Chalten because it begins early in the morning.
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Services begin and end in your hotel, within the radius of the city, for other accommodation away from the city you should be provided with a private transfer.
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| Del Desierto lake |
| El Chalten |
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Departure : Nov/April
Lasts : Full Day
Difficulty : Easy
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| Del Desierto lake |
| Lago del Desierto in located among thick lenga forests, majestic mountains and at about 37 kilometers from El Chalten.
This lake drains south through de las Vueltas river, which receives along its course the contribution of glacial streams flowing rivers such as Electrical and Fitz Roy on the right bank.
Forest and ravines on its left bank. The latter river, which acts as a collector, the flow drains into Lake Viedma. A full day tour, contemplating a unique natural scenery. The proposal includes a visit to Lago del Desierto in the morning, with the option of hiking to the viewpoint of the lagoon and glacier Huemul. From both places, we can admire stunning views of the valley of the de las Vueltas river, Lago del Desierto and the north face of Cerro Fitz Roy. At noon, after “criollo”lunch, you can join various activities like trekking and mountain biking in the Adventure Camp (FRAC), located in a dream landscape, on the west bank of the Rio de las Vueltas, 17 km. north of El Chalten.
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| El Chalten in your own |
| El Chalten |
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Departure : Oct / April
Lasts : 3/4 days
Difficulty : Moderate
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| El Chalten in your own |
| This programme is specialy designed for travelers who enjoy hiking without being in the company of others or a guide (can open Glacier National Park for tourists independent), but otherwise do not have sufficient time to gather the information necessary to efficiently cover the area, nor have the logistical support to do so on their own. For them we have designed this option which includes a mix of the best activities in the region.
Will pick you up at the bus terminal or at the hotel and from there we will take care of your travel advisory integral, from the transfer path to the header of the camps and meals, tents and sleeping bags.
Each passenger will be provided with a kit with information about the area and a map and the last day of hiking one of our staff will be receiving you in our camp facilities with all-inclusive, the same staff who will give guidance to you the next morning with the information necessary to continue the optional excursion trekking or contracted in advance and El Chalten, our staff of the Base of operations will coordinate the rest of the trip. This program allows a menu of excursions, putting together a program as with different possibilities in terms of duration and difficulty, at an affordable price without sacrificing quality of services.This program can be made in 3 and 4 days.
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| El Chalten by your own |
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October thru April
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Daily departures.
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| Program 3 day + 2 night |
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Day1: Full day Desert Lake. Night in ECO CAMP
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Day 2: Full Day Fitz Roy path. Night in camp Thorwood
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Day3: Torre Ice Trek. Return to El Chaltén by Cerro Torre path
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| Description |
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Day 1 | Valle del Río de las Vueltas - Lago del Desierto – Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp
A day in the history of this corner of Patagonia, contemplating a unique natural scenery, and enjoying a local lunch. The proposal includes a visit to Desert Lake in the morning and a hike to Huemul viewpoint. From both places, you can admire stunning views of the valley of the Rio de Las Vueltas, Desert Lake and the northern face of Mount Fitz Roy. At noon after lunch, we can enjoy unique activities in Eco Camp. Surrounded by stunning natural setting that offers alternatives for a relaxing afternoon.
Estimate Schedule
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08:00 hs: Breakfast. Check gear.
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10:00 hs: Departure to Lake Torre, Cross Río Fitz Roy by Tyrolese. Lateral Accent and walk through Cerro Solo. Descent towards Glacier Grande.
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Activities on the glacier: Technical lecture of ice traverse; lecture regarding glaciers, tour on Glacier Grande; Elemental practice of ice climbing.
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17:00 hs: Return to Camp. Snack (tea and cookies). Camp ECO CAMP
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Day 2 | Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp - Camp Thorwood (Base Cerro Torre)
From Eco Camp we move passengers to the start point of the trail to Rio Blanco National Park northern access (3 km as the van). Already from this point the self-guided walk will be well marked trail to camp Poincenot. From there you can climb to the Laguna de los Tres, viewpoint nearest Fitz Roy (recommended by the excellent views). Then pick up the trail to the junction that leads to Lakes Mother and Daughter and from there we move on to camp PROVIDERS (THORWOOD) near Torre Lagoon. This is a long day of trekking. Once there the Thorwood company staff will greet you. Tents will be provided again (previously armed by our staff) and sleeping bags and will proceed later to serve dinner. Camp Thorwood
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Day 3 | Trekking Glacier Torre
This day combines the experience of walking on a glacier with the practice of basic skills of ice climbing. In addition to tour one of the paths that the greatest mountaineers of all time transited many years ago to reach the base camps, we will enter the Grande Glacier at the foot of Cerro Torre. To do this, since the camp Providers is 15 minutes walk to Lake Tower and we will have to cross the Rio Fitz Roy by a Tyrolese (rope like a bridge over the river) and then traverses the lateral moraine of the glacier. Spectacular views of the south face of Cerro Torre, Egger and Standhardt Towers, Needle Bifida, Paso Del Hombre and a rare overview of the Fitz Roy massif from the west, will be the prize of the day.
Estimate Schedule:
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08:00 hs: Breakfast. Check gear.
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10:00 hs: Departure to Lake Torre, Cross Río Fitz Roy by Tyrolese. Lateral Accent and walk through Cerro Solo. Descent towards Glacier Grande.
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Activities on the glacier: Technical lecture of ice traverse; lecture regarding glaciers, tour on Glacier Grande; Elemental practice of ice climbing.
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17:00 hs: Return to Camp. Snack (tea and cookies).
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Return to El Chaltén by the same path. (3 hours aprox.)
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| Program 4 days + 3 nights |
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Day 1: Full Day Desert Lake. Night in ECO CAMP
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Day 2: Full Day Fitz Roy path. Night in camp Thorwood
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Day 3: Torre Ice Trek. Night in camp Thorwood
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Day 4: Return to El Chalten
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| Description 4 days + 3 nights |
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Día 1 | Valle del Río de las Vueltas - Lago del Desierto – Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp
A day in the history of this corner of Patagonia, contemplating a unique natural scenery, and enjoying a local lunch. The proposal includes a visit to Desert Lake in the morning and a hike to Huemul viewpoint. From both places, you can admire stunning views of the valley of the Rio de Las Vueltas, Desert Lake and the northern face of Mount Fitz Roy. At noon after lunch, we can enjoy unique activities in Eco Camp. Surrounded by stunning natural setting that offers alternatives for a relaxing afternoon.
Estimate Schedule
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08:30 hs: Pick up passengers at Eco Camp. Itinerary guided with photographic stops and lectures of the local history. 10:00 hs: Arrive to Desert Lake, tour of the viewpoint of the southern margins.
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10:30 hs: Guided walk to the panoramic viewpoint of Huemul Lagoon (1 hs; 200 meters of drop in ascents)
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12:30: Return to activities, departure in TRF to Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp.
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13:00: Reception in Eco Camp, lunch (includes a glass of wine or soda per person).
In the afternoon: activities like short walks in the surrounding, bird watching or simply relax in the installations.
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20:00 hs: Dinner. Night in Eco Camp (we will provide tents or cabins according to availability, sleeping bags and a comfortable shelter where you can contemplate the sunset over Mt. Fitz Roy along the bonfire. Campamento ECO CAMP
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Day 2 | Fitz Roy Adventure Eco Camp - Camp Thorwood (Base Cerro Torre)
From Eco Camp we move passengers to the start point of the trail to Rio Blanco National Park northern access (3 km as the van). Already from this point the self-guided walk will be well marked trail to camp Poincenot. From there you can climb to the Laguna de los Tres, viewpoint nearest Fitz Roy (recommended by the excellent views). Then pick up the trail to the junction that leads to Lakes Mother and Daughter and from there we move on to camp PROVIDERS (THORWOOD) near Torre Lagoon. This is a long day of trekking. Once there the Thorwood company staff will greet you. Tents will be provided again (previously armed by our staff) and sleeping bags and will proceed later to serve dinner.Camp Thorwood
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Day 3 | Trekking Glaciar Torre
This day combines the experience of walking on a glacier with the practice of basic skills of ice climbing. In addition to tour one of the paths that the greatest mountaineers of all time transited many years ago to reach the base camps, we will enter the Grande Glacier at the foot of Cerro Torre. To do this, since the camp Providers is 15 minutes walk to Lake Tower and we will have to cross the Rio Fitz Roy by a Tyrolese (rope like a bridge over the river) and then traverses the lateral moraine of the glacier. Spectacular views of the south face of Cerro Torre, Egger and Standhardt Towers, Needle Bifida, Paso Del Hombre and a rare overview of the Fitz Roy massif from the west, will be the prize of the day.
Estimate Schedule
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08:00 hs: Breakfast. Check gear.
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10:00 hs: Departure to Lake Torre, Cross Río Fitz Roy by Tyrolese. Lateral Accent and walk through Cerro Solo. Descent towards Glacier Grande.
Activities on the glacier: Technical lecture of ice traverse; lecture regarding glaciers, tour on Glacier Grande; Elemental practice of ice climbing.
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17:00 hs: Return to Camp. Snack (tea and cookies). Camp Thorwood
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Day 4 | Return to El Chalten
After breakfast, we will provide the passenger with a box lunch to return to El Chalten walking the Path of Cerro Torre.(+ - 3 hours)
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| Not included |
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| What you need |
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- Sunglasses, comfortable and waterprrof clothes and trekking shoes.
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| Reservations |
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Passanger must be the previous night in El Chalten because it begins early in the morning.
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Services begin and end in your hotel, within the radius of the city, for other accommodation away from the city or airport you should be provided with a private service.
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Ask for accomodation options fro the previous night.
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