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Up close with Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park - Fitz Roy & Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
Up close with Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park  | Nathalie Gauthier
Spectacular views at Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, Patagonia - Fitz Roy & Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
Spectacular views at Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, Patagonia  | Cherilia Poluan
Fitz Roy Massif, Patagonia - Fitz Roy & Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
Fitz Roy Massif, Patagonia  | Sarah Higgins

Fitz Roy & Perito Moreno Glacier

A spectacular introduction to Patagonia

Argentina
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Trip Code: WIF
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 5 Days
Activities
  • 2 day walks
Accommodation
  • 4 nights hotel/lodge
Meals

Valued at USD$95

  • 2 Lunches
  • 4 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
3 / 10

Introductory

Carbon Footprint  

69kg of CO2-e PP per day

(276kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Undertake walks in beautiful Los Glaciares National Park with a guide
  • Marvel at the dramatic spires of Mt Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
  • Search for Patagonian wildlife

Overview

For a spectacular introduction to the Argentine Patagonia, look no further than this short extension offering a day trip to one of the world's most dynamic glaciers and superb opportunities for walking to the base of the majestic granite spires of Mt Fitz Roy (3441m) and Mt Torre in Los Glaciares National Park.

Itinerary

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On arrival in El Calafate you will be transferred from the airport to the hotel for overnight accommodation. The remainder of the day is for leisure to take in the shops or a walk beside the lake where flamingos can be seen. It is a good idea to purchase your lunch this afternoon for tomorrow’s tour. Lunch is available for purchase at the glacier, with choices ranging from formal restaurants to snack bars, however it is a more expensive option. Overnight El Calafate Imago Hotel or similar.

Meals: Nil

This morning you are collected from your hotel, joining an English Speaking guide, for the two hour drive to the glacier. This tour is on a shared service basis with other travellers in the group. The drive takes us towards the Andes to the edge of the icecap for a full day tour of this impressive glacier that advances across Lago Argentino. We spend several hours wandering the many paths that offer different vantage points of this calving glacier. The glacier is 4 km wide and 50 - 60 metres high and descends to the surface of the lake, almost cutting the lake in two. Occasionally massive pieces break off and fall into the lake becoming icebergs and creating huge waves in the process. The groans and creaks of the active glacier precede dramatic falls of the ice face. A boat tour on the glacier lake or a Mini-Glacier-Trekking on Perito Moreno can be organised at an additional cost. These options need to be pre-booked before departure. Overnight El Calafate Imago Hotel or similar. Please Note: the Mini-Glacier-Trekking option on the Perito Moreno is only available for travellers between 8 and 65 years of age without any type of special pre-existing medical condition (eg cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, pregnancy, etc). Our team in Argentina has the right to exclude you from the ice trekking if not all necessary criteria for participation are met.

Meals: B

Depart from your hotel in El Calafate for the morning drive across Patagonia and the arid Argentine pampas to El Chalten (approx 4 hours), a village in the heart of Los Glaciares National Park. You will be picked up from your hotel, transferred to the bus terminal from where you take a public bus to El Chalten. On arrival you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in town. This city was founded in 1985 following the conflict bordering the neighboring country, Chile, to demarcate and protect national land boundary. It currently has approximately 1000 inhabitants and their economic livelihood is based purely on tourist activity. El Chalten is owner of incomparable beauty, offering unique landscapes between lakes and mountains. Its symbol is Mount Fitz Roy, which is 3.359 metres high. In El Chalten you will not find money exchanges or banks. ATMs might not always be filled with cash. It is recommended to carry cash. From here, we make our day trips. We arrive at our lodge, pick-up our boxed lunch and walk to Laguna Torre (6 hrs return). This hike is on a private service basis. This is a beautiful walk taking us towards the majestic spire of Cerro Torre. The mountain view, when the weather is clear is truly impressive and makes this a great day hike. Overnight in Hotel Poincenot or similar Walking distance: 18km Difference in altitude: 250m

Meals: B,L

Full day trekking to Laguna de los Tres. Today we undertake, what many believe is the best hike in Los Glaciares National Park. Our 8-9 hour walk is quite a long day, but it is worth every step. Those not wishing to take the whole trek may take an easier option. This hike is on a shared service basis again and other hikers might join us for the trek today. Every turn of the trail offers a new and impressive landscape. Continue towards Laguna de los Tres, passing by Mt. Rosado and Mt. León, skirting Chorrillo del Salto River, with a breathtaking view of Fitz Roy, Saint Exupery and Piedras Blancas massifs. After lunch we will go on to Poincenot camp site. Crossing Río Blanco, we will come to the camp site with the same name where the ascent to Laguna de Los Tres starts, at the foot of Mt. Fitz Roy. We will continue our trek visiting a balcony from where we will have a spectacular view of Laguna Sucia, a beautiful greenish lagoon with small icebergs floating in it, 300 meters below us. We return to El Chalten in the afternoon. Overnight in Hotel Poincenot or similar Walking distance: 20km Difference in altitude: 750m

Meals: B,L

The drive back to El Calafate takes 4 hours and the road is now paved for most of the journey. On arrival at the bus station in El Calafate you will be met and transferred to the airport where our trip concludes. NB - We recommend that you do not book any departure flights before 16:00 (4pm) on the last day. If you are travelling in low season (March), arrival in El Calafate can be later than 4pm and you may need an additional night in El Calafate. Please check with us if you intend to fly out on the last day of the trip. Please advise us if you require dropoff at hotel instead of the airport.

Meals: B

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139 scheduled departures between 28 Oct 2026 and 27 Mar 2027.

  • Departs 28 Oct 2026 – ends 1 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 29 Oct 2026 – ends 2 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 30 Oct 2026 – ends 3 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 31 Oct 2026 – ends 4 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 1 Nov 2026 – ends 5 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 2 Nov 2026 – ends 6 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • … and 133 more departures.
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What's included?

Included

  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
  • 4 nights at very good quality hotel or lodge accommodation on a twin share basis
  • Arrival transfer on day 1 and day 5
  • Public bus transfer between El Calafate & El Chalten
  • English speaking trekking guide for walking days
  • All activities are provided on a shared service basis, with the exception of the Laguna Torre hike, which is a private trek
  • All park entrance fees

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Transport to or from Calafate
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Visa costs if applicable
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)

Reviews (11)

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All arrangements went well

Kelvin|NSW, Australia
18 Jan 2026
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A very well organised program, terrific guides and comfortable accommodation. We had a wonderful time.

Elizabeth Morris|Campbell, ACT Australia
30 Jan 2024
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Well organised. We were met by local agents and transferred to our accommodation. Guides arrived on time and provided excellent support.

Peter Morris|Campbell, NSW Australia
30 Jan 2024
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The accommodation, transfers etc were all excellent and the 3 guides I had were very nice and did a great job of showing me spectacular scenery and explaining the history and flora and fauna.

Jeffrey Lawrence Cleugh|Dunedin, New Zealand
20 Dec 2023
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Excellent introduction to Argentinian Patagonia. Covered the three not to be missed sights: Magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier Laguna Torre Laguna de Los Tres. We were private travelers so missed the camaraderie of group travel but everything was well organized. Plenty of time to explore quaint El Calafate. The scenery is just spectacular and the guides took great delight in showing us this splendor. Very committed to the environment.

C. Brisco|Alberta, Canada
7 Jan 2020
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I was extremely satisfied with the level of service we received and the knowledge of our guide Pablo during our trek of Fitz Roy.

T. Cain|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
6 Mar 2019
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Entire trip was very well planned with informative and helpful guides and drivers at every step of the way. We had some tight bus connections and it was very comforting to be met by a reliable guide at each stop. All in all, our trip went very smoothly and hassle-free.

Mark Hughes|Western Australia
28 Dec 2016
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We found that the level of service, food and accommodation was excellent. Added was the knowledge of the various staff giving lectures & slideshows and their concerns for the environment.

R. Beton|VIC, Australia
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The most memorable parts of the trip were wandering the viewing platforms of the Perito Moreno glacier and hiking in view of Mt FitzRoy.

G. Willanski|St. Peters, South Australia

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Travelling with our local partners

This trip is run by one of our local partners, on a departure shared with travellers from other companies.

What's the benefit to you? More departure dates, and dates that reach their minimum numbers sooner, because bookings from several companies go into one group. Your guides live and work in the region.

Who is in your group? Expect a mix of travellers and nationalities, not only people who booked with World Expeditions.

What will we tell you when you book? We advise the name of the local partner at the time of booking, along with any terms of their own, such as an additional deposit. These apply alongside our Booking Terms and Conditions.

Travelling alone? On some partner-operated trips your own room is required. The room options on this page show which applies to this trip.

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Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

  • World Expeditions have been pioneering active adventure trips around the world for over 45 years. All trips are now 100% carbon offset.
  • Stay at the Imago Hotel in El Calafate, a 5 star hotel and our new group hotel for this trip (subject to availability)
  • Visit the highlights of the Argentinean part of Patagonia and hike the best day walks near Fitz Roy with just a day pack
  • Overnight in comfortable and good quality hotels and lodges every night (no camping)
  • Airport transfers on the first day of the trip included

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