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El Chalten Full Day to Lago del Desierto & Glaciar Vespignani
Product code 142834P12
From
From USD 200
Dates
Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027
Start times
7:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 7-11, Adult ages 12-80
Options
Vespi
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Duration
13 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
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From
From USD 200
El Chalten Full Day to Lago del Desierto & Glaciar Vespignani





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Duration
13 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Why Travelers Love This
The excursion begins early in the morning from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name “Cañadón La Leona” and after 1.15 h ride we will make a short stop at an ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40. Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. After arriving at Chalten we continue our ride to Lago del Desierto taking the route that borders the Río de las Vueltas taking us deeper into the Lengas and Nires forest. The road ends after one hour ride and 37 kms up to the North arriving at Lago del Desierto. From the pier Punta Sur we'll take a 20 minute boat ride to the natural reserve Vespignani from where 3 self-guided paths take us to the best miradors of Vespignani Glacier and the north face of Mount Fitz Roy.
Overview
The excursion begins early in the morning from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name “Cañadón La Leona” and after 1.15 h ride we will make a short stop at an ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40. Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. After arriving at Chalten we continue our ride to Lago del Desierto taking the route that borders the Río de las Vueltas taking us deeper into the Lengas and Nires forest. The road ends after one hour ride and 37 kms up to the North arriving at Lago del Desierto. From the pier Punta Sur we'll take a 20 minute boat ride to the natural reserve Vespignani from where 3 self-guided paths take us to the best miradors of Vespignani Glacier and the north face of Mount Fitz Roy.
What's Included
Included
Transfers from-to Calafate-Chalten
Boat trip on Lago del Desierto to Vespignani Reserve
Self-guided hikes at the reserve Vespignani
Bilingual Host at Vespignani Reserve
Lunch box
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
STOP AT PANORAMIC VIEWS
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
VISIT AND CROSS THE TOWN
Stop 3
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
WE WILL NAVIGATE FROM THE SOUTH MARGIN OF THE LAKE TO THE RESERVE OF THE GLACIER VESPIGNANI
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
PANORAMIC VIEW FROM THE BOAT
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
3.8
6 reviews
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