Southern / Austral Patagonia
Camp Chaltén Total
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Camp Chaltén Total is a hiking, trekking, canopy and zip line experience in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina, available in spring, summer and autumn. It is offered by Walk Patagonia S.R.L., a member operator of the Asociación Argentina de Ecoturismo y Turismo Aventura (AAETAV). Includes private trekking, mountain guide, private transfer and technical mountain equipment.
About the experience
A 6-day, 85 km trekking traverse through the highlights of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares: Piedra del Fraile, Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Torre, Laguna Toro and Paso del Viento, with views of Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Private trekking with a mountain guide, in groups of up to 6 people.
The most complete circuit in El Chaltén: 6 days and 5 nights covering 85 km through Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, as a private trek with a mountain guide (maximum 6 people per guide). Challenging level.
- Day 1: Piedra del Fraile and Glaciar Pollone — transfer to the Río Eléctrico bridge and hike to Refugio Piedra del Fraile; in the afternoon, a short ascent to Laguna Pollone (12 km, 6 h, +250 m). Night at the refugio.
- Day 2: Laguna de los Tres — ascent with close-up views of Fitz Roy and descent to Poincenot campsite (20 km, 9 h, +800 m).
- Day 3: Laguna Torre — passing through Lagunas Madre, Hija and Nieta to reach Laguna Torre (11 km, 4 h, +200 m). Night at Thorwood campsite.
- Day 4: Laguna Toro — zip line over the Río Fitz Roy and ascent to Paso de Las Agachonas with views of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy (18 km, 7–8 h, +800 m).
- Day 5: Paso del Viento — glacier hiking on Glaciar Túnel Inferior to Paso del Viento, with views of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field (15 km, 8–9 h, +750 m).
- Day 6: Return to El Chaltén through steppe, lenga beech forests and Pampa de Las Carretas, with views of Lago Viedma (15 km, 6 h).
Season: October to April.
What's included and what's not
Includes
- Private trekking
- Mountain guide
- Private transfer
- Technical mountain equipment
- Group camping and cooking equipment
- 5 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 5 afternoon snacks and 5 dinners
- 1 night at a basic refugio
- 4 nights at campsites
Not included
- Sleeping bag and insulating sleeping mat
- Personal gear
- Services not specified in the itinerary
Frequently asked questions
Where does Camp Chaltén Total take place?
It takes place in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Southern / Austral Patagonia region).
What activities does the experience include?
The activities are: hiking and trekking and canopy and zip line.
In which season is it available?
It is available in spring, summer and autumn.
What is included?
Included: Private trekking; Mountain guide; Private transfer; Technical mountain equipment; Group camping and cooking equipment; 5 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 5 afternoon snacks and 5 dinners; 1 night at a basic refugio; 4 nights at campsites.
What is not included?
Not included: Sleeping bag and insulating sleeping mat; Personal gear; Services not specified in the itinerary.
How can I check availability and rates?
Rates and availability are checked directly with Walk Patagonia S.R.L., an AAETAV member, via WhatsApp using the "More information" button.
Last updated: October 18, 2026
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