Trekking in front of Viedma Glacier from El Chalten
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Trekking in front of Viedma Glacier from El Chalten

Free
Language: English, Spanish
Availability: Daily at 8.15am and 11.15am
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 12 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the Viedma Glacier from El Chalten
  • Cruise over Viedma Lake to Viedma Glacier, with the option to trek over in front of it
  • Hear expert guides talk about the glaciation process in Glaciares National Park
  • Explore the Glacier in a small group tour limited to 16 ensures a more personalized experience
What to expect

We have two daily departures so you can choose between a morning or midday tour. Depending on the time you select, you will approach the offices of the agency located in the center of El Chalten and from there you will depart by bus to the Bahía Túnel port.

Once on board, you will sail South across the bay. The lake’s depth allows for a pleasant cruise near the shoreline, permitting the observation of the mountains Fitz Roy and Huemul. Approximately after 1-hour navigation, during which you will observe large icebergs, you will disembark on a rocky promontory area- facing the Viedma glacier- to start trekking. The trekking on the promontory area will allow you to appreciate the history of the glaciations, the movement of large ice blocks smoothing the rocks, and to acknowledge nature as the main modeler of the landscape that you enjoy today. This promontory area is a terrain rarely seen and it is the ideal point for the Glaciology talks offered by our guides. During this journey you will approach the glacier to observe it from different heights and natural viewpoints, appreciating its immensity and the play of colors. Return to Bahía Túnel for the disembarkation and back to El Chalten by bus.

• Itinerary 1

- 08:15 Meeting point at San Martín 56, El Chalten

- 08:45 Embarkation at Bahía Túnel harbor

- 09:00 Departure from the Bahía Túnel harbor, heading for the Viedma glacier.

- 10:00 Disembarkation on the promontory are and trekking

- 13:30 Embarkation and cruise.

- 14:30 Arrive at Bahía Túnel harbor.

- 15:00 Arrival at El Chalten

• Itinerary 2

- 11:15 Meeting point at San Martín 56, El Chalten

- 11:45 Embarkation at Bahía Túnel harbor

- 12:00 Departure from the Bahía Túnel harbor, heading for Viedma glacier.

- 13:15 Disembarkation on the promontory area and trekking

- 16:15 Embarkation and cruise.

- 17:30 Arrive at Bahía Túnel harbor.

- 18:00 Arrival at El Chalten

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What's included
  • check Round trip transportation from meeting point
  • check Boat Ride
  • check 3 hours trekking
  • check Hot snack & beverage
  • check National Park guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch
  • x_not_included Hotel pickup and drop-off
Where

Julio Argentino Roca 1400, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Meeting point:
Meeting point at El Chalten office (address will be provided after booking)
What to remember
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • It is recommended that you bring appropriate clothing: jacket, gloves, proper shoes
  • If you select the ice trek option, you must bring your own box lunch
  • Minimum age is 12 years old to participate
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Provider
Tangol Tours SRL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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