Patagonian Trails

7 days - from $1995

Marvel at an advancing glacier and walk amongst towering mountains on this superb adventure

This trip is for those looking for the opportunity to walk amongst some of the finest mountain scenery in South America. As the dark shadows of winter recede and the snow begins to melt, the mountain trails of Patagonia come alive with those lucky enough to travel to the southern end of the Andes to witness nature in all its splendour. From El Calafate we visit the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier on its 30-kilometre-long, torturous journey down the mountainside before crashing into Lake Argentino. The creaking of the glacier as it slowly advances and the sound of huge sections of ice falling into the lake is something you won’t forget for a very long time. El Chalten is the centre for three fabulous days of mountain walks that will lead you to the base camps of magnificent Mount Cerro Torre and the Fitzroy massif. Returning to our lodge each afternoon, these relatively easy hikes offer stunning vistas and the opportunity for anybody with a moderate level of fitness to stand in awe at some of Patagonia’s most famous mountains. At the end of this short adventure, why not consider flying to Ushuaia where you can embark on one of our Antarctic voyages to the frozen continent?

Highlights

• Trekking the Fitzroy Range
• Los Glaciares National Park and Perito Moreno Glacier
• Cerro Torre's granite spike

Itinerary:

Day 1: El Calafate2: El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier - El Calafate3: El Calafate - El Chalten - 220km4: Fitz Roy Base Camp & Laguna de los Tres - 24km - 9 hours trek5: Cerro Torre Base Camp & Laguna Torre - 15km - 7 hours trek6: El Chalten - Optional activities7: El Chalten - El Calafate - 220km
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local leader and mountain guide.

• 3 days of treks in Los Glaciares National Park including to the Fitz Roy Base Camp, Laguna de los Tres, Pligue Tumbado and Cerro Torre.

• Mini-trek on Perito Moreno Glacier.

• Free day in El Chalten.

• Entrance fees.

• Arrival transfer.

International flights, airport departure taxes, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.

This short adventure often ends in time to fly down to Ushuaia to join one of our Antarctic expedition ships on their voyage to the frozen continent.