Patagonia: Ultimate Trails El Chalten – 6 Days

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Patagonia: Ultimate Trails El Chalten – 6 Days

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

Visiting: El Chaltén, Torre Lagoon, Cerro Torre, Las Agachonas Apart, Laguna Toro, Cabañas Paso del Viento, Viedma, Bahía Blanca

Tour operator:

Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 15

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten Free & Dairy Free

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1199 $1142 Travel Club discount: -$57

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

Tour Overview

Ultimate Trails: For trekking/camping, it’s all about national parks like Torres del Paine and the peaks near El Chaltén. A complete North to South 6 days trekking program going around the most attractive points of El Chalten with amazing views of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the Southern Ice Field from Paso del Viento with overnight camping at our Patagonic forest during the whole program completing the Huemul circuit during the last part of this wonderful itinerary. This trek route (45km in total, 3 to 6h of hiking per day) is a perfect warm-up if you plan to do longer treks in South America such as the ‘W’ or ‘O’ circuit in Torres del Paine.

Highlights

Day 1: El Chalten, Laguna de los Tres – Fitz Roy. Poincenot campsite
Day 2: After breakfast we begin our descent into the Valley of the Madre and Hija lagoons to Laguna Torre. Thorwood campsite
Day 3: From Laguna Torre we cross the River Fitz-Roy on the zip line hiking up Agachonas Pass. Toro campsite
Day 4: Zip line crossing for Tunel river to reach Paso del Viento. Camp at refugio surroundings
Day 5: From Paso del Viento towards Huemul pass going down to Bahia Tempanos. Wild campsite.
Day 6: At this last camp we have the chance to see some icebergs from the calving Viedma glacier and get spectacular pictures at sunrise. Return to El Chalten

Itinerary

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Day 1 : El Chalten - Fitzroy & Laguna Los Tres

Location: El Chaltén

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You’ll begin the day with a 30 minutes transfer to the beginning of the trail at Hosteria El Pilar. Walking towards the Fitz Roy massif in direction to Poincenot camp, the place where we will spend the first night in the national park. You can leave your stuff for the night and continue upwards another 400 metres to an altitude of 1160 metres at Laguna de los Tres viewpoint: the closest and best place from where to take in the Fitz-Roy massif.

Day 2 : Laguna Torre & Cerro Torre

Location: Torre Lagoon, Cerro Torre

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we have time for some more pictures before we do our way along the Mother and Daughter lakes to reach the legendary valley of Cerro Torre. This is a gentle hike and it won´t take us more than 5 hours to get there. After having a cup of tea and leaving our clothes for the night we could continue to see Laguna Torre and walk a little further up to the Maestri look out

Day 3 : River Tunel Valley

Location: Las Agachonas Apart, Laguna Toro

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You’ll pack your backpacks and after breakfast we try the harness and walk again to Torre Lake to cross the River Fitz-Roy via the zip line. Once across, our trail takes us through the forest, then along a rocky stretch and finally leads us to one of the best views in the valley: the Agachonas Pass. From this point we begin to descend towards the River Túnel Valley, with amazing views of the glacier bearing the same name and its neighbor, Mt. Solo. Once in the vast glacial valley we head westwards towards our next camp at Laguna Toro.

Day 4 : Paso De Viento

Location: Cabañas Paso del Viento

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breaking our camp you’ll begin your trek towards the day’s first challenge: the crossing of the river Túnel via a zip line or wading depending on the level of the river that surely is going to be very cold. Then continuing uphill along big and spectacular moraines towards 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

Day 5 : Viedma Glacier

Location: Viedma

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you follow the trail which takes us alongside the Viedma glacier. You’ll always see the glacier from above, thus giving us spectacular views along the way. During the trek 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 the pass and after taking the necessary time for a respite you’ll then begin the descent along a steep way through the forest to get to our next camp at Bahía de los Témpanos (Icebergs)

Day 6 : Bahia Tunel - El Chalten

Location: El Chaltén, Bahía Blanca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

From the camp you have the chance to see some icebergs from the calving Viedma glacier and after breakfast we have a fairly easy trek to get to Bahía Túnel. From there our transfer will be waiting to take us to El Chalten for a good nights rest & to celebrate the achievements of the last few days!

What's Included

Accommodation

As detailed in the itinerary section.
Fully Guided

Private bilingual guide during the trek.
Meals

Breakfast x 5, Lunch x 6, Dinner x 5

What's Not Included

Additional Services
Insurance
International Travel

Check out our Q&As

What is the maximum group size?

15 People at max.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

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

Medium to High.
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

Pam & Kelly Foyster Australia

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.

Trekkeroo!

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.

Trek Hound

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

Lan Ly USA

Mountain Escapes

25-Feb-2024

Walking on the Glaciar Río Túnel Inferior, was an amazing experience - Huemul Circuit

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!

Born to Trek

Angela Yip UK

O Circuit Trek & El Chaltén

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!

Trek Hound

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