Lago del Desierto Trip

Discover the amazing Lago del Desierto at your own pace with this trip from El Chaltén. You will explore the lake and its surrounding forests and mountains, with an opportunity to hike across the Huemul Glacier.

Lago del Desierto Trip

Pickup from your hotel is at 10 am. The road trip to Lago del Desierto takes just over an hour, with stops to admire the landscapes of Patagonia.

Upon arrival, you will have approximately five hours of free time to explore. You can navigate the lake on tourist boats or hike to the top of Huemul Glacier. Staying at the lakeshore provides panoramic views of Mount Fitz Roy at 11,000 feet and the opportunity to enjoy the rich vegetation of the Patagonian forests featuring white oaks and Antarctic beeches.

After five hours, you will depart back to your hotel, arriving around 5:30 pm.

Optional activities

Boat ride

A 45-minute boat trip around Lago del Desierto can be purchased in cash upon arrival. The ticket price is 16000 ARS.

Boat departure times: January and February at 12 pm and 2 pm; March and November to December at 12 pm.

Hike

For the Huemul Glacier hike, a cash access fee of 600 ARS is required. The 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) route takes about an hour and a half round trip.