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Patagonia: Cerro Huemul Circuit El Chalten – 4 Days

Patagonia: Cerro Huemul Circuit El Chalten – 4 Days

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Patagonia: Cerro Huemul Circuit El Chalten – 4 Days

4 Days Starting and ending in El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Visiting: Torre Lagoon, El Chaltén, Campamento Paso del Viento, Huemul, De Los Tempanos

Tour operator:

Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 15

Physical rating:

Medium, Medium to High.

Age range:

18-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten & Dairy Free.

Tour operated in:

English

From: $999 $952 Travel Club discount: -$47

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Cerro Huemel - Patagonaia: El Chalten: Trek along one of the less visited areas of this national park; crossing some high passes with views of the most spectacular valleys and glaciers. The Southern Patagonian ice field forms part of the backdrop to this trek route. After all, it is the second largest extrapolar icefield that exists. It is the bigger of two remnant parts of the Patagonia Ice Sheet which covered all of southern Chile during the last glacial period, locally called the LLanquihue glacification.

Highlights

Windy Pass, South Patagonian Icefield view, colourful lakes and trekking near by and along Viedma glacier. Wilderness and pure nature.
South Patagonian Icefield view
Colourful lakes and trekking near by and along Viedma glacier
Wilderness and pure nature.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : El Chalten - Laguna Toro

Location: Torre Lagoon, El Chaltén

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An early departure from El Chaltén as we have 6 hours trekking through the forest until we reach Laguna Toro campsite. This hike passes through beautiful meadows whilst enjoying amazing views of the impressive Patagonian spires of Fitz-Roy and Cerro Torre. The Toro campsite is located at the edge of the forest, thus providing good protection from the wind.

Day 2 : Viento Pass & Southern Ice Field

Location: Campamento Paso del Viento

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breaking our camp we begin our trek towards the day’s first challenge: crossing the river Túnel via a zip line or wading depending on the river conditions. Then we continue walking uphill along big and spectacular moraines towards del Viento Pass – privileged viewing point of the Southern Ice Field. The name of this pass means Windy in Spanish, so we expect to feel the full-force of these notorious gales. Once over and onto the western slopes of the mountain we descend in direction to Paso del Viento camp, an ideal resting place with a crystal clear creek running next to our tents.

Day 3 : Huemul Pass - Bahia De Los Tempanos

Location: Huemul, De Los Tempanos

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we follow the trail that takes us alongside the Viedma glacier. We will always see the glacier from above, thus giving us spectacular views along the way. Along the day we pass by some sparkling mountain lakes and after lunch the hard work awaits us as we trek up to the Huemul Pass. At the top we could have the chance to see some Condors flying around since there is a huge “Condorera”. From the top of this wide pass and after taking the necessary time for resting, we have to descend a long and steep way thru the forest to get to our next camp at Bahia de los Tempanos (Icebergs), on the shore of Viedma lake with view to the glacier face.

Day 4 : Bahia Tunel - El Chalten

Location: El Chaltén

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From this last camp we have the chance to see some icebergs from the calving Viedma glacier and get spectacular pictures at sunrise. After breakfast we have a fairly easy trek to get to Bahía Túnel, including a last zip line. From the end of the trail we complete the day with a transfer that will take us to El Chalten 16 km away.

What's Included

Accommodation

As detailed in the itinerary.
Fully Guided

Private bilingual guide during the trek. 1 assistant guide every 4 participants. Rate 1:4
Meals

Breakfast x 3, Lunch x 4, Dinner x 3
All meals, transfers, permits during trip
Technical gear when required, Tents and any gear necessary except what is considered personal
VHF radio ir satellite communication
Entrance tickets and permits

What's Not Included

Additional Services
Insurance

Not Included.
International Travel
Hotels before & after (can be organised as part of trip)
Domestic flights (can be organised as part of trip)

Check out our Q&As

Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes.
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Medium to High.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes.
Carriage of personal equipment

All participants must carry their own sleeping bag and mat plus the necessary equipment / food for the program provided (4-5kgs per person)
What is the maximum group size?

15 People at max.

How long has the tour company been trading?

For 3 years
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Always
What documents will I receive before I travel?

This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Charles Cole UK

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

My son and I did the 'O' circuit of Torres del Paine which Unu Raymi managed to arrange for us at short notice. It was a fantastic 7-day trip with stunning scenery. What made it special for us was we had a guide (Ivan) and porter (Hugo) who taught us so much about the land the flora and fauna and the history of Chile and. Patagonia. We also met many people doing the same route as us worldwide. I highly recommend Unu Raymi to anyone who would like to visit Patagonia

Father & Son

Pam & Kelly Foyster USA

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

The staff are AMAZING. I thought we were joining a group but on a private trek! The guide was professional highly qualified incredibly helpful and hyper-focused on our safety and enjoyment the entire time. Our porter did not speak English but was also overqualified (highly skilled climber) for this job and great to be around. We even had a cook (what?!?!) which blew us away because we thought we would be eating in refugios (there is excellent food service even in the tent-only areas. His cooking spoiled us completely and there was always more than enough to eat.

2 Avid Trekkers

Lewis Crane UK

W Trek Torres del Paine

20-Jan-2024

Thanks for an amazing time! The tour was well organized. The company was very flexible when I had to move the date of the trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. Thanks!

Trek Hound

Brett Schlesinger (USA) USA

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

This was a trip I will never forget! James @ Unu Raymi was incredibly helpful in preparing me & answering my questions and organizing the trip. He went out of his way to schedule the trek between two other organized expeditions to satisfy my desire to travel.

Trekkeroo!

Angela Yip UK

O Circuit Trek & El Chalt�n

20-Jan-2024

Although the organization was a bit messy it was eventually a great experience in Patagonia. James has been helpful when there are any unclarity or questions. The 'O' trek and El Chalten have so much to give. The guides are fantastic. They do all they can to make sure I'm safe but also they're a lot of fun!

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