Southern / Austral Patagonia
Camp Discovery
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares / Reserva Los Huemules, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Camp Discovery is a private 4-day, 3-night trekking experience with a mountain guide in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Reserva Los Huemules, near El Chaltén, Santa Cruz. Participants visit highlights such as Laguna de los Tres, Loma del Pliegue Tumbado and Glaciar Cagliero, with a zip-line river crossing and a via ferrata on the final day. The experience runs in spring, summer and autumn, and includes camping, a refuge, meals and technical equipment; offered by Walk Patagonia S.R.L.
About the experience
Four intense days near El Chaltén: Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, a zip-line river crossing, Laguna de los Tres, Reserva Los Huemules, and a via ferrata beside Glaciar Cagliero. Two nights camping and one night in a refuge with a private room.
Private 4-day, 3-night trekking through Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Reserva Los Huemules, with a mountain guide. Daily stages of 5 to 17 km with elevation gains of up to 900 m; the last day includes a via ferrata with helmet and harness.
- Day 1: depart El Chaltén toward Laguna Toro via Paso de las Agachonas, with a zip-line river crossing; overnight at Thorwood camp (16 km, 9 h, +800 m).
- Day 2: Laguna de los Tres, with close-up views of Fitz Roy, and descent to Poincenot camp (14 km, 6–7 h, +600 m).
- Day 3: Reserva Los Huemules, viewpoint over Glaciar Piedras Blancas, and the forest of Valle del Río Diablo; overnight at Puesto Cagliero refuge (17 km, 6–7 h, +330 m).
- Day 4: via ferrata and ascent to Las Dos Lagunas beside the glacier; return and transfer to El Chaltén (5 km, 6–9 h, +900 m).
What's included and what's not
Includes
- Private trekking
- Mountain guide
- Private transfer
- Technical mountain equipment
- Group camping and cooking equipment
- 3 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 3 afternoon snacks and 3 dinners
- 2 nights camping (with sleeping bag and sleeping mat) and 1 night in a refuge with private room and bathroom
Not included
- Personal gear
- Services not specified in the itinerary
Frequently asked questions
Where does Camp Discovery take place?
It takes place in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares / Reserva Los Huemules, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina (Southern / Austral Patagonia region).
What activities does the experience include?
The activities are: hiking and trekking and climbing.
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; 3 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 3 afternoon snacks and 3 dinners; 2 nights camping (with sleeping bag and sleeping mat) and 1 night in a refuge with private room and bathroom.
What is not included?
Not included: 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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