The day will start early in the morning with a hearty breakfast before you make your way to Cerro Castillo. There, you will board the bus which will take you across the border to Argentina!*

We will continue across the Argentinian pampas until your arrival at El Calafate, a beautiful, small town located just outside of Los Glaciares National Park. Here we´ll have the whole day free to explore the town and enjoy its attractive restaurants and artisan handicraft markets.

Optional : during the afternoon you will have the chance to take a self-guided tour to Calafate’s Glaciarium Museum and Ice Bar. The Glaciarium is a modern research center devoted to the Patagonian Icefield and its glaciers. It is one of the only glaciological research centers of its kind in the world.

From there, you can visit the ‘GlacioBar’, which is constructed entirely of ice, and taste the chill of glacier ice cubes swimming around in your favourite drink.

Meals: lunch & dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel Kosten Aike

*We strongly advise you to research Argentinian border-crossing regulations before hand. There may be a fee to pay for some nationalities to cross.

After an early breakfast, we’ll drive approximately 80km through the beautiful Andean foothills, along the south bank of lake Argentino. After crossing the river Centinela and Mitre, we enter at Brazo Rico to Glaciers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritagesite since 1981 and home to one of the most awe inspiring landscapes in Argentina. Enjoy stunning views of the glacier from the nearby walking trail and viewing platforms where you can appreciate the height of its massive ice walls, which are 60m high and extend to 100m below lake level.

The glacier advances on the waters of the lake, until reaching the opposite shore. The rupture of the glacier is a spectacular process that begins as the glacier advances to the front of the peninsula of Magallanes until forming a natural dike of ice. This formation obstructs the drainage of the water from the Rica Arm to the Channel of the Tempanos.

As the waters of the Rio Arm exert pressure on the wall of the glacier, a tube of ice is formed that allows for water to flow between the basins and lakes again. Finally, this tunnel collapses. This event can last from 1 to 2 days and offers a spectacular show of singular beauty. Once it is complete, two basins obstruct the channel and the whole process begins again.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel Kosten Aike

From Calafate we will cross the Argentinian Patagonia to El Chalten, a small town, surrounded by rocky mountains, a paradise for rock climbers from all over the world; also known for its good wine, craft beers and food. Starting next to Glaciers National Park found right at the foot of the breath-taking Mount Fitz Roy. Our drive will take us across isolated dirt roads, through the pampas and along the northern side of Viedma Lake. Once we are all checked in at our hotel in El Chaltén, it’s time for our heads to hit the pillow to rest and prepare for the upcoming days

*The following excursions around El Chaltén might vary in order.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: Hosteria Senderos

Today we will trek to Los Tres lagoon, enjoying a stunning view of Mount Fitz Roy - the ultimate landmark of Los Glaciares National Park. We will begin our hike by heading towards Laguna Capri, passing its northern corner. Then we shall follow the Fitz Roy Trail up to Blanco River, passing the mountaineering camp, Poicenot. Finally, a short steep trail will take us to Los Tres lagoon, where we will be lucky enough to witness one of the park’s most marvelous natural scenes - the turquoise-blue lagoon framed by Fitz Roy’s spires, turrets and glaciers. When everyone is ready and raring to set off again, we will hike back to Capri lagoon and continue along the trail back to tiny Chaltén.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Accommodation: Hosteria Senderos

Today we will embark upon a full day hike along the Cerro Torre trail to Torre lagoon, a glimmering mountain lake with the majestic Mount Torre looming behind. We will be putting our best foot forward straight after breakfast, walking eastwards and blazing our trail through beech forests, towards Fitz Roy river.

We will continue towards Base Camp de Agostini, and then make a short hike to Torre lagoon, admiring the western view of Cerro Torre and the Adela range. Our eyes will be met by icebergs serenely floating on Laguna Torre as the gusty wind sets them drifting towards the coast. We can stop at various points to appreciate the magnificent view and enjoy a tasty picnic. Later, we shall return to Chaltén, returning along the same trail.

Once we’re back, we’ll be free to enjoy a delicious dinner at one of Chaltén’s cosy restaurants before heading back to our hotel for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Accommodation: Hosteria Senderos

After having breakfast, a transfer will take us to Calafate airport.

Today marks the end of our incredible trip! Adiós Patagonia, hopefully we’ll meet again!

Meals: breakfast.