Desert Lake Trip
Lake of the Desert Trip
At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in El Chaltén and, for one and a half hours, we will drive along zigzagging mountain roads, leafy forests, and alongside the Río de las Vueltas river until we reach the picturesque Lago del Desierto (Desert Lake).
Once there, we'll head to the pier and board the boat that will take us out along the waters of the lake for around 30 minutes. As we drift on the gentle waves, we will admire the magnificent Huemul and Crestón glaciers. This is a sight you will never forget!
Then we visit the equally impressive Vespignani Glacier where you will have free time to admire the impressive panorama of the ice tongues. You will even see the north face of the mighty Mount Fitz Roy!
After exploring the glacier, we'll stop for a rest and a hot tea with cookies. Afterward, we'll set sail across the Lago del Desierto (Desert Lake) and before heading back to El Chatlén where our brilliant adventure finishes 9 hours after we first began.
Half-day trip
If you have less time to do the tour, we offer you the option of booking the half-day tour. In this case, we will shorten the itinerary so you will have less free time at the Vespignani Glacier.
Times and Collection
When booking, you can choose if you want to be picked up at your hotel in El Chaltén or if you prefer to go on your own to the Punta Sur dock of Lago del Desierto. Additionally, pickup times vary depending on whether you book the full-day or half-day excursion.
- Half-day excursion with pickup: while there is no hotel pickup, we'll pick you up at 11:00 am at Avenida San Martín, 55 (El Chaltén, Santa Cruz, Argentina).
- Full-day tour with pickup: we'll pick you up at your hotel in downtown El Chaltén between 7:30 and 8:00 am
If you select the excursion without a pickup, you'll have to be at the Punta Sur dock of Lago del Desierto at 9:45 am for the full-day excursion and at 12:45 pm for the half-day excursion.
More Information
Duration
5 - 9h.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off (optional)
Transport by minibus (only for the pickup option)
English–speaking guide
Boat trip
Hot tea with biscuits
When to book?
You can book up until the previous day (11:59 pm), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Receptivo Chalten
Corporate name: Gorac SA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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