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8-Day Southern Ice Field Expedition Around Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy

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Length

8 days

Itinerary

See below

Group

Max 8

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

Your 8-day trek will take you to the Southern Ice field as you will circle both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre mountains and walk off Paso del Viento.

Some previous mountain experience is required, but no technical skills in crampons and snowshoes is needed. You also need an excellent physical condition and hiking skills to face long hiking days, steep paths and heavy backpacks. Your tour includes meals, a professional mountain guide and some equipment.

Day by day itinerary

The Patagonia Ice Field is the third biggest mass of ice in the world after Antarctica and Greenland, and the biggest if you think outside the polar surface. You will have a chance to hike this circle on a 55-mile, 8-day trek entering through the Marconi Glacier and into the amazing mass of ice, where only a few people have been. See itinerary for full details.

    What's included

    • ✓VHF Radio and GPS
    • ✓Glacier and snow equipment (snowshoes and crampons)
    • ✓First Aid Kit
    • ✓Taxes
    • ✓4 season tents (Mountain Hard-wear) and cooking set
    • ✓Personal accident insurance
    • ✓Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
    • ✓Meals during the trip
    • ✓Accommodation as per itinerary
    • ✓Professional mountain guide
    • ✓Satellite phone for emergencies
    • ✓One assistant for every 3 people

    Not included

    • ✕Personal Equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, etc). Let the local tour operator know if you need any of these items and get a 30% discount by renting those with them
    • ✕Additional porters
    • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • ✕Gratuities

    Good to know

    Starts: PATAGONIA HIKES ARRUA 505

    Ends: PATAGONIA HIKES ARRUA 505

    Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age is 18 years
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • A good level of experience is required
    • Small-group tour limited to 8 people
    • Operates November to March
    • Note: Backpack weight is between 20 to 25 kg
    • Important: Please take into account that the weather in El Chalten is very unstable. This expedition counts with two extra days (Day 3 and Day 8) to improve the odds of success. Waiting, continuing, or suspending decision will depend on the mountain guide's criteria
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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    $3,500

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