El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier - El Chalten - Fitz Roy Mt. - Torre Mt

Essential Patagonia: El Calafate & El Chalten Camp Experience

7 Days

From 2040 USD

7 Days Argentina tour Perito Moreno glacier and El Chalten Camp Experience

If you are looking to visit El Calafate and El Chaltén, this is the ideal program:

We will visit the famous Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park but we will also travel to El Chaltén where we will visit and hike Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre trails the two most emblematic mountains of Patagonia. We will spend the night at the camp located at the foot of the hill where the sunrise view will undoubtedly be unforgettable. The best combination of nature and adventure in a single program.

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Hike along the nicest trails in El Chalten to get the most incredible views of Mount Fitz Roy and Mount Torre
Camp in the national capital of trekking: El Chalten, surrounded by nature and in the company of incredible people
Visit one of the natural wonders of Patagonia Argentina: the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier and its rupture process
Enjoy a relaxing navigation along the Rico Lake to get even closer to one of the faces of the unique Perito Moreno Glacier

Itinerary

Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, we will be there to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: None

Optional Excursion Recommended: Nativo Experience, Lakes and Caverns

It is an excursion in 4×4 along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure, it has an anthropological approach, making a tour at the time about the passing of man in these lands, rediscovering the stories of the first expeditions and daring that ventured into the unknown.

Between the cliffs and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditionaries with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world.

On the banks of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and that today induce us to its interpretation. Finally, the excursion culminates in another cave where lunch or dinner is included that will transport us to those remote years.
Today we dedicate the day to one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders: the Perito Moreno Glacier.

This glacier, classified as an ice field-type, flows down from the Southern Patagonian Icefield—an enormous mass of ice covering around 22,000 square kilometers, making it the third largest in the world after Antarctica and Greenland. Thanks to rare and favorable local conditions, Perito Moreno is the only glacier on the planet that still advances and undergoes dramatic rupture cycles. The road takes us right to the glacier’s front, where you’ll be just meters away from its towering ice wall. The deep rumbles of falling ice, the thunderous crashes as massive chunks break off into the lake, and the vibrant blues of the ice create an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Later, we head to Bajo de las Sombras port, where we board a catamaran and navigate across Lago Rico. From the water, you'll enjoy a privileged view of the glacier’s immense face and floating icebergs—an even more striking perspective of this natural wonder. After this unforgettable day, we return to our accommodation in El Calafate.

In the evening, we’ll share a delicious home-cooked dinner in a cozy, friendly setting.

Each dish is lovingly prepared with fresh local ingredients — the kind of comfort food that warms your heart. The menu is paired with specially selected wines from Patagonian and Argentine wineries, designed to complement the flavors of each course in perfect harmony.

There are four fixed menus to choose from: two traditional ones inspired by regional cuisine and crafted with native ingredients, and two vegetarian/vegan options — full of creativity and flavor, using organic produce from local farms.

A real taste of Patagonia to close the day on a high note. After dinner, we’ll return to our accommodation to rest.

Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Optional Excursion Recommended: Minitrekking - Ice Trek on Perito Moreno Glacier
After breakfast the rest of the day is at leisure to visit the town on our own or to do any of the optional excursions.

Lodging in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast

Optional Excursion Recommended: Full Day Ranch Nibepo Aike with Lunch

Opportunity to spend the day at the ranch which allows to know the history of the estancia, admire the gaucho skills and demonstration of shearing. Before lunch, a walk or horseback ride to the narrows where the Roca Lake drains into the Argentino Lake, culminating the program with the renowned lamb roast.

Reception with hot drinks and fried cakes/homemade puddings, walk around the old historic quarter, milking and herding sheep, shearing demonstration and rein testing.

Lunch: Roast Lamb with salads, dessert and a drink.

Transfers from / to El Calafate
After breakfast, our bus will pick us up at the hotel for the 220 km drive to El Chaltén, a small and picturesque village nestled at the foot of the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre massifs.

Midway through the journey, we'll make a stop to enjoy some delicious local pastries and a hot cup of coffee—perfect to fuel up before the adventure begins.

Upon arrival, we continue to Río Eléctrico, the starting point of many of the area's iconic treks. After an hour of hiking, we reach the Piedras Blancas Glacier viewpoint, offering breathtaking panoramic views. From there, we continue on to Río Blanco, until we arrive at our Full Camp, located at the base of Fitz Roy.

This is a wild camping area with no services. The camp includes double tents equipped with sleeping bags and insulation mats, as well as a shared dining dome with benches, dishware, and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy dinner under the stars.

Lodging: Full Camp Base Fitz Roy in Double / Single Tent

Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, Dinner
We start the day with a hearty breakfast at Camp, surrounded by breathtaking views of Mount Fitz Roy as the morning light begins to illuminate the peaks—an unforgettable way to begin the adventure.

From the campsite, we begin the ascent to Laguna de los Tres, one of the most iconic and rewarding treks in Los Glaciares National Park. The trail starts with a gentle walk through native lenga forest before reaching the base of the final climb—a steep, rocky section that ascends about 400 meters over the course of one hour.

This challenging stretch requires effort, but the breathtaking views at the top make it all worthwhile. Laguna de los Tres offers a front-row seat to the majestic Mount Fitz Roy, its surrounding spires, and the glacial waters below. The panoramic scenery is among the most stunning in Patagonia.

After enjoying time to rest, take photos, and admire the view, we descend the same way to our accommodation at El Chalten.

Lodging in El Chalten - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch
After breakfast, the rest of the morning is free to enjoy El Chaltén at your own pace.

You can choose from several optional excursions, such as a scenic visit to Lago del Desierto, surrounded by forests and hanging glaciers, or go for a hike to Laguna Torre, with impressive views of Mount Torre and its dramatic spires. Whether you prefer a peaceful exploration or a more active adventure, El Chaltén offers unforgettable experiences for every type of traveler.

Lodging in El Chalten - Double or Single Base

Meals: Breakfast

Optional Excursion Recommended: One Shot Vespignani Glacier - Lago del Desierto

We start from our meeting point in El Chaltén, traveling the 37 km that separate us from Lago del Desierto along a beautiful gravel road, following the Río de las Vueltas. During the tour, important information about the area is transmitted and descents are made at panoramic points.

Then, from the Punta Sur pier, we sail for about 30 minutes, sighting the Huemul and Crestón glaciers to disembark in the sector of the Great Vespignani Glacier, which is located in the central area of the lake. Once we arrive we have 2 hours to choose to walk all or any of the THREE trails proposed for this product, perfectly signposted in the area depending on the difficulty and effort they wish to make. After a farewell chocolate we embarked back to arrive at the Punta Sur pier. From there the bus takes us to El Chaltén where our adventure ends.
After breakfast, we transfer from El Chaltén to El Calafate Airport, where our services come to an end.

We recommend booking a flight departing in the early afternoon or later, to allow for a smooth and relaxed journey.

Meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

Standard Accommodation:

- 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Sierra Nevada or similar in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

- 1 Night Accommodation at Full Camp Base Fitz Roy - Full Board in El Chalten - Double or Single Tent

- 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Infinito Sur or similar in El Chalten - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation:

- 3 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Mirador del Lago or similar in El Calafate - Double or Single Base

- 1 Night Accommodation at Full Camp Base Fitz Roy - Full Board in El Chalten - Double or Single Tent

- 2 Nights Accommodation at Hotel Chalten Suites Lodge or similar in El Chalten - Double or Single Base
6 Breakfast, 2 Box Lunch, 2 Dinners

This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let People Travel and Experience know the food option that you prefer.
- Private Transfer from / to El Calafate Airport - Hotel

- 3 Nights Accommodation in El Calafate - Double / Single Base

- Full Day Tour Perito Moreno Glacier with Spanish / English Speaking Guide

- Safari Nautico Boat Trip

- Entrance Fee los Glaciares National Park

- Dinner Experience at Door´s Closed Restaurant with transfers from / to the hotel

- Bus El Calafate - El Chalten - El Calafate

- Transfer from El Chalten - Rio Electrico

- 1 Night Accommodation at Camp Full Base Fitz Roy in El Chalten - Double / Single Tent

. All Camping Equipment (Tent, Sleeping Bag, Mattress)

- 2 Nights Accommodation in El Chalten - Double / Single Base

- 6 Breakfasts, 2 Box Lunch, 2 Dinners
Bilingual guide is included during excursions

What's Not Included

Flights are non included
Medical and life insurance is not included in the price. We always suggest to all our passengers to buy an insurance when traveling anywhere in the world.
- Optional Excursions

- Meals non detailed in the itinerary

- Tips

- Domestic / International Flights
What's Not Included
Other activities and services are not included.