Lago del Desierto Trip

Discover the amazing Lago del Desierto at your own pace when you take this fantastic trip from El Chaltén. You'll also have the opportunity to take a hike across the Huemul Glacier.

Lago del Desierto Trip

We'll pick you up from your hotel at 10 am before heading towards Lago del Desierto. During the road trip, which lasts just over one hour, we'll make some stops to admire the landscapes of Patagonia.

Upon arrival at Lago del Desierto, you'll have approximately five hours of free time to explore. You can choose to navigate the lake on one of the tourist boats that operate on the waters or hike to the top of the Huemul Glacier. If you stay at the lake's shores, you will have a panoramic view of Mount Fitz Roy, which rises up 11,000 feet. As you explore Lago del Desierto, you'll experience the rich vegetation of the Patagonian forests, including white oaks and Antarctic beeches, which are native to the region.

After around five hours of enjoying the landscapes, we'll return to your hotel, arriving around 5:30 pm.

Optional activities

Boat ride

If you wish to go on a 45-minute boat trip around Lago del Desierto, you must purchase your ticket in cash upon arrival. The ticket price is 16000 ARS.

Boat departure times: in January and February, departures are at 12 pm and 2 pm; in March and from November to December, the departure is at 12 pm.

Hike

If you want to hike along the Huemul Glacier, you must pay the hiking route access fee in cash, which is 600 ARS. The 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) route takes an hour and a half for a round trip.