Glaciers, granite spires and windswept trails through the wildest reaches of Patagonia. A small-group expedition for experienced hikers, based out of El Chaltén with days built around the range's iconic viewpoints and one unforgettable glacier trek.
Trip highlights
Fitz Roy viewpoint trek
Full-day guided hike
Glacier trekking day
Crampons included
Boutique mountain lodge
7 nights, El Chaltén
Condor-spotting walk
With a local ranger
Day by day
DAY1
Arrival in El Chaltén
Transfer into El Chaltén, Argentina's trekking capital, with an easy orientation walk to the viewpoint above town.
DAY2
Laguna de los Tres trek
A full-day trek to the base of Fitz Roy, with lunch beside a glacial lake and (weather permitting) postcard views of the peak.
DAY3
Rest day & condor walk
A lighter day exploring nearby trails with a ranger, keeping an eye out for Andean condors overhead.
DAY4
Glacier trekking day
Crampons on for a guided walk across a Patagonian glacier, followed by a well-earned dinner back in town.
DAY5
Laguna Torre trek
Another full-day hike, this time to the base of the dramatic Cerro Torre spire.
DAY6
Free day in El Chaltén
A flexible day to rest, browse the town's craft breweries, or add an optional horseback ride.
DAY7
Estancia visit
A day trip to a working Patagonian sheep estancia for an asado lunch with the family who runs it.
DAY8
Departure
A final mountain breakfast before your transfer to El Calafate airport.