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EL
CALAFATE - EL CHALTEN
Los
Glaciares National Park
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Winter
is a special moment in southern Patagonia. The weather
near El Chaltén and El Calafate is not as harsh as
everyone thinks. It is cold, but the dryness makes it
easier to deal with. Westerly winds almost disappear and
gentle eastern breezes are common during winter. In
addition, all the drama of the famous Patagonian gales
gives place to a much quieter winter atmosphere.
Photographers are rewarded with low sun and winter light:
snow covered trees, frozen lakes, empty landscapes and
beautiful skies, make an excellent blend of subjects to
shoot. Even though days are shorter, visitors can still
enjoy most of the hikes, and as a bonus, the majority of
the trails are deserted, so the whole national park is
waiting for us to discover it. It is important to
mention that we have a fleet of 4x4 vehicles to get to
most places, even during snowstorms. Vehicles and guides
have permanent radio-contact.
Our mountain guides live in the mountains, they are well
trained in winter matters. All the necessary technical
gear to enjoy the snow is available, such as four season
tents, snow-shoes and climbing equipment. Being fond of
this area, we find snow is a gift rather than an
obstacle.
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ZONA |
| Los
Glaciares National Park – Santa Cruz Province – Argentina |
| Season |
| June/July/August/September |
| Trip
Lenght: |
| 5 days –
4 nights |
| Group
size: |
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2
/16 Participants |
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Difficulty
Grade |
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Moderado
• Long walks of 5 to 8 hours.
• Moderate to big altitude gain (400 a 900 mts.- 1200 ft to 2700
ft.)
• Lodging in camps, (twin share accommodation)
• Moderate physical demand. |
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Accommodation |
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Hostería
(twin share) |
| Itinerary: |
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Day
1: Arrival in El Calafate - A Fitz Roy Expedition’s
Guide will meet you at the airport. Transfer to hotel in El
Calafate – Check-in at the Hotel – Lunch in a local
restaurant – After a 70 km (44 ml) drive, passengers will
arrive to Los Glaciares National Park to visit the world-famous
Perito Moreno Glacier. Walking along the catwalks passengers
will be surprised by the views of the massive snout calving
into Argentino Lake. PM Glacier is one of the few Glaciers
remaining in balance, with minor fluctuations of the
position of its terminus. Return to El Calafate.
Accommodation at Hotel.
Day 2:Breakfast. Transfer to Puerto
Banderas, (40 km – 25 ml). Passengers will board a boat to
sail Argentino Lake and approach the other Glaciers that
flow into it. Onelli, Spegazini and the huge Upsala. The
boat will find its way through the maze of icebergs
scattered over the lake. Packed lunch on board, return to El
Calafate. Accomodation at Hotel..
Day 3: A four-wheel-drive vehicle will pick
passengers up to take them to El Chaltén (220 km – 137
ml), as getting closer Fitz Roy’s silhouette can be
observed becoming bigger and stunning. Arrival and check-in
at the hotel. Lunch in local restaurant. In the afternoon,
the group will follow the road until the end of the valley
to visit Lago Del Desierto, surrounded by lush and untouched
forest. During the trip, there are several places to stop
and walk around, including a hike to Huemul Glacier near the
South edge of the Lake. Return to El Chaltén. Accommodation
at Hotel.
Day 4: This will be a walking day. Being
leaded by a mountain guide, passengers will be able to reach,
either Fitz Roy’s or Cerro Torre’s Base Camps. If trails
have received recent snow, snowshoes might be used. The
guide will teach you the basic skills needed to walk with
snowshoes, as well as provide lunch and hot drinks to have
some place along the hike. Return to El Chaltén.
Accommodation at Hotel.
Day 5: Four-wheel-drive vehicle transfer to
El Calafate Airport. End of our services.
Fin de los Servicios. |
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Included
in the program: |
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Certified Mountain Guide and assistant if required.
• Radio contact with El Chalten.
• Lodging: Days 1,2,3 and 4: Hostería/Hotel
• Meals: Day 1: Lunch – Days 2, 3 and 4: Breakfast, Box Lunch
– Day 5: Breakfast.
• Snowshoes. |
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The
program does not include
• Personal gear.
• Meals not mentioned in this itinerary.
• Beverages in restaurants, tips, or any other extra expenses. |
PRICES PER
PERSON IN AMERICAN DOLLARS
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Nº
PASSENGERS
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PRICES
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2 to 3 PAXS
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U$D
1400 P/P
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4
to 5 PAXS
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U$D
1200 P/P
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6
to 7 PAXS
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U$D
1185 P/P
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8
to 9 PAXS
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U$D
1130 P/P
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10
or more PAXS
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U$D
1125 P/P
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