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Discover El Chalten on a trekking day trip from El Calafate through the Piedras Blancas Viewpoint and choose between Capri Lagoon or Laguna de los Tres
Immerse yourself in the landscapes of Patagonia on a day trip to El Chalten, known worldwide as the trekking capital of the world. The adventure begins with pickup from your accommodation in El Calafate to travel along the mythical National Route 40 across the vast Patagonian steppe, making a panoramic stop along the way as the silhouette of Mount Fitz Roy appears on the horizon.
Upon arriving in El Chalten, an expert trekking guide will join the group to lead the hike starting from the Rio Electrico Bridge. The first section follows a gentle trail to the Piedras Blancas Viewpoint, facing the imposing glacier of the same name. From this point, you can decide alongside the guides between two trail alternatives according to your preference: head on a more relaxed walk toward the charming Capri Lagoon, or take on the challenge of ascending to the famous Laguna de los Tres, whose turquoise waters reflect the Fitz Roy massif up close.
Both groups will enjoy a box lunch surrounded by unique landscapes before reuniting at Camp Poincenot to begin the joint descent via Capri Lagoon. Please note that the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included and that providing personal and passport details for all passengers is mandatory to confirm the booking, concluding the experience with the return transfer to your hotel in El Calafate.
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Additional information
● Please select an accommodation from the list provided at the end of the booking process. The local provider will contact you before the start of the activity to confirm the exact pickup time and location. If you have not received this confirmation 24 hours in advance, it is the passenger's obligation and responsibility to contact the local provider at the phone number indicated on the voucher
● Please be at the pickup point 15 minutes in advance to avoid delays on the pickup route. If you are not on time, you may miss the service with no right to a refund
● Please dress according to the weather conditions. Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended, preferably waterproof trekking boots or non slip shoes, as well as bringing a small backpack, a bottle of cold water, a spare pair of socks and change of clothes, gloves, a hat, trekking poles, and a flashlight or mobile phone with a charged battery
● The duration and schedules of the tour are approximate and depend on the distance from the pickup point, the order of the route, and traffic conditions
● The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, traffic, city events, road closures, or high visitor turnout
● The excursion is not canceled due to bad weather, but depending on the weather conditions during the hike, it will be at the guide's discretion whether to continue with the section to Laguna de los Tres or return via Capri Lagoon
● To confirm the booking, it is mandatory to provide the first and last name, ID or passport number, nationality, date of birth, and hotel of stay for all passengers taking the tour
● Some hotels in the city are not included in the pickup itinerary; in this case, you will be informed of the closest hotel to which you should go to wait for your guide in the lobby
● Children under 10 years old and adults over 55 years old cannot participate in this activity, without exception, nor can pregnant women or people with reduced mobility, arthritis, prostheses, knee problems, overweight, heart conditions, or recent surgeries
● Please note that the entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included and is paid upon entering the park only in cash or with a Visa card in Argentine pesos, as Mastercard is not accepted (approximately AR $45,000 to be paid at destination)
● The service ends with the return to the same initial pickup or meeting point in El Calafate
Inclusions
✔ Pickup and drop off at hotels from the list selected at the end of the booking process within the central area of El Calafate
✔ Bilingual trekking guide in Spanish and English
✔ Journey along National Route 40 to El Chalten and hike from the Rio Electrico Bridge to the Piedras Blancas Viewpoint (admission ticket to Los Glaciares National Park not included)
✔ Guided hike to choose during the excursion between the trail to Capri Lagoon or the ascent to Laguna de los Tres
✔ Box lunch
✔ Crampons
✔ Insurance
Exclusions
✖ Pickup at hotels outside the proposed list
✖ Pickup at hotels outside the designated tourist or pickup area
✖ Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park
✖ Trekking clothing
✖ Entrance fees, food, and beverages, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service. No refund will be issued for cancellations made with less notice or in case of no show