Desert Lake Navigation (Two Glaciers)

Make the most of every minute of your visit to El Chaltén by exploring and sailing in the northern part of Los Glaciares National Park, the Lago del Desierto Provincial Reserve, and the area of ​​the Gran Glaciar Vespignani, with a variety of trekking options. You’ll also have time to hike the coastal trails of Punta Sur and see the Huemul Glacier.

We depart from our meeting point in El Chaltén, traveling the 37 km to Lago del Desierto along a beautiful gravel road, following the Río de las Vueltas.

During the journey, we’ll share important information about the area and make stops at scenic viewpoints. Then, from the Punta Sur Pier, we’ll sail for about 30 minutes, catching glimpses of the Huemul and Crestón Glaciers, before disembarking at the Gran Glaciar Vespignani, located in the central part of the lake. Once there, under the supervision of an activity leader for your safety, you’ll have 3 hours to choose from exploring all or some of the three trails offered for this tour. These trails are perfectly marked in the area, allowing you to choose the level of difficulty and effort you prefer.

After a farewell hot chocolate, we’ll board the boat back to the Punta Sur Pier. Once there, you’ll have free time to explore the self-guided trails in the area, with views of the Huemul Glacier. You can also hike to the base of Laguna Huemul (approximate time: 2 hours. Additional cost). At the scheduled time, the bus will take you back to El Chaltén, where your adventure ends.

Trails in the G. Vespignani Area

• The Red Trail, with an elevation gain of 200 meters and a length of 2 km, allows us to reach the foot of the Glacier in one hour at a leisurely pace, offering an incredible panoramic view of the north face of Mount Fitz Roy.
• The Yellow Trail, with an elevation gain of only 50 meters over 1 km, takes us on a gentle slope in 30 minutes to a prominent viewpoint overlooking the Glacier.
• The Green Trail, as an option or complement to the other trails, is an interpretive walk with no elevation gain, totaling only 800 meters. Always within the wooded coastal area, it also boasts a viewpoint overlooking the Great Glacier.

INCLUYE:

• Recogida y regreso al hotel
• Guía bilingue

NO INCLUYE:

• Entrada al Parque Nacional https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/reserva/inicio
• Navegación de una hora
• Comidas*

*Opción de almorzar en el Restaurant Nativos o El Snack bar del Parque así como también pueden llevar su vianda desde El Calafate.

Recomendamos usar varias capas de ropa cómoda, calzado cómodo, campera (en lo posible impermeable), guantes, gorro y cuellito o bufanda. Agua, bloqueador solar y gafas de sol.