Full Day Laguna de los Tres Trek to Fitz Roy from El Calafate
Description
Reach the closest viewpoint to legendary Mount Fitz Roy on this full-day guided trek from El Calafate. Travel with certified bilingual mountain guides, enjoy round-trip transfer, a boxed lunch and the full Patagonian trekking experience to Laguna de los Tres, one of the most iconic views in Argentina.
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Itinerary
The highlight of the trek. After a demanding ascent, you reach the viewpoint of Laguna de los Tres, with a breathtaking panorama of the Fitz Roy massif, the hanging glacier and the turquoise glacial lake at its feet. This is the perfect spot to enjoy your boxed lunch surrounded by one of Patagonia's most iconic landscapes.
The starting point of the trek and Argentina's national trekking capital. After a scenic drive from El Calafate, the group makes a short stop in this small mountain village at the foot of the Andes, where the certified bilingual guide joins the group before heading to the trailhead. At the end of the day, hikers return here before the transfer back to El Calafate.
A scenic viewpoint reached during the first part of the hike, after climbing through native forest. From here travelers enjoy stunning views of the Piedras Blancas glacier hanging on the slopes of the Fitz Roy massif. A rewarding stop to take photos and rest before continuing toward Laguna de los Tres.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup starts at 5:30 AM. Please be ready at your hotel lobby or main entrance from 5:20 AM and look for your white Salum Tour & Travel minibus. Pickup order may vary depending on the day's route, so please wait at the agreed time. If you are staying in an Airbnb or a property outside the central area, you will be assigned a nearby meeting point; please confirm your accommodation address after booking. Travelers staying in El Chaltén join the group at Hostel Rancho Grande from 8:45 AM.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
