Patagonia Hiking Tour | Explore El Chaltén, Calafate & Estancia Cristina

Tour Description:

Patagonia is a vast land extension ranging from Neuquen and Chubut in the northern border until the very end occupied by Tierra del Fuego. It’s west and east limits are geographically determined by the Andes Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean. With more than 1.2 million square meters, it hosts only 2.4 million people. Our destinations in this remote hiking tour are El Chalten (host of the magnetic Fitz Roy rock towers) and Calafate (mother of the gigantic Perito Moreno glacier).

Round Trip Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is included in trip cost.

Tour Cost:

$7,300 single supplement $1,600

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March 7 – March 17, 2025 - 10 Nights

Destinations: El Chaltén, Calafate, Estancia Cristin

Exploring the Vast Wilderness of Patagonia

March 7: meet guides in Buenos Aires*
March 8: flight to El Calafate then bus to El Chaltén
March 9: hike Laguna de los tres or “Laguna Capri
March 10: hike to Laguna Torre or Cerro Torre
March 11: hike to Pliegue tumbado or Piedras blancas
March 12: travel to the village of Calafate
March 13: trek at the Perrito Moreno Glaciar
March 14: boat across Lago Argentina to Estancia Cristina
March 15: hike Estancia Cristina
March 16: hike Estancia Cristina then return to Calafate.
March 17: fly to Buenos Aires for connecting flight home or next destination

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Tour Highlights & Details:

Hotels:

– Buenos Aires, Argentina: Hotel Madero
– El Chaltén: Chaltén Suites Hotel
– Calafate: Esplendor
– Parque Nacional Los Glaciares: Estancia Cristina

The landscape of this region is tamed by never ending steppe and rock bushes until abruptly facing the vertical granite walls of the Andes. Of all the peaks in El Chaltén, Mount Fitz Roy amazes with its 3405 masl and unique silhouette. The town’s name originates from the aboriginal languages Aonikenke and Tehuelche, and means the steaming mountain, due to the cloud columns that form when the wind pushes them against its peaks.

From 2015, El Chalten is nationally recognized as the “National Capital of Trekking” because of its numerous trekking circuits with varied difficulty graduations, dozens of highly technical rock climbing routes and many gastronomic and tourism services available to support visitors coming from around the globe.

In contrast with the rocky Chalten, El Calafate centers around the magnificent Perito Moreno glacier and its wide open skies. This region offers a variety of treks around lakes, natural reserves for bird watching and several distance treks on the glacier.

Our last stop is at the magical Estancia Cristina, a remote residence behind the Lake Argentina only reachable by boat and 4×4 transport. From this exclusive spot in the middle of the Patagonian Wilderness we can visit the Upsala Glaciar and trek on private paths in the National Park that not many people get to know.

At the end of the day, once you’ve filled your body with the purest glacier air, you’ll get the chance to enjoy the coziness and culinary delights of the Patagonian lodges and hotels. We invite you to come and join us in this unique region where the ice meets the sky.

Itinerary:

Day 1: We arrive at Buenos Aires were you can discover the beautiful and modern cuarter “Puerto Madero” in the afternoon. For dinner we will try some original Argentinian barbecue “Asado”.

Day 2: We start our way south with a flight to El Calafate were a private transfer will wait for us to bring us to our Hotel in the village of “El Chaltén”. In the afternoon we do a short hike to a viewpoint of the famous “Mount Fitz Roy”. Flights between El Calafate and Buenos Aires are not included in trip costs. We will take you to the airport of your choice.

Day 3: After an abundant breakfast we hike to “Laguna de los tres” or “Laguna Capri”. In the evening dinner at the hotel.

Day 4: Hike to “Laguna Torre” or viewpoint of “Cerro Torre”. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5: Hike to “Pliegue tumbado” or viewpoint of “Piedras blancas”. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6: On our sixth day we travel to the village of Calafate and have some time to rest and relax right next to “Lago Argentina”

Day 7: One of the highlights of this tour is the Glaciar Trek at the “Perrito Moreno” Glaciar. After some forest paths we go right on to the ice. This tour is guided by a special mountain guide. Although its on new terrain its an easy and safe trek.

Day 8: Early in the morning we take the boat across “Lago Argentina” to reach our final destination “Estancia Cristina”. This spectacular mountain lodge will be our home for the last days. Prepare for some quality star gazing!

Day 9: Enjoy the private Trekks in the surroundings of Estancia Cristina. Cozy dinner awaits you when you come back.

Day 10: Another day for treks in the surroundings of Estancia Cristina.In the afternoon we go back to our Hotel in Calafate.

Day 11: In the morning we fly back to Buenos Aires, where you can either catch your flight home or stay another night to discover the rich cultural life of Argentina’s capital.

Lead Guide: Shannon Harris

TOUR 1: Patagonia