Fitz Roy & El Chaltén Trek
Patagonia, Argentina
Duration
4 days
Max Group
undefined people
Rating
New
Meets At
About This Expedition
El Chaltén sits at the base of the jagged Fitz Roy massif — one of the most dramatic mountain skylines on earth. Four days of day hikes from the village to stunning viewpoints. No camping gear needed. The most accessible Patagonian adventure.
Local Impact Score
Of every pound you pay, 84p stays in local communities — guides, permits, accommodation and food sourced at origin.
Hover for methodology · With big international operators, less than 40% of your payment reaches local communities.
What this trek actually involves
Total distance
122km (76 miles)
Daily walking
4–8h
Max daily ascent
1,200m
Highest point
5,545m (Kala Patthar)
Temperature range
−10°C to +20°C
Total nights
13 (2 hotel, 11 teahouse)
Highlights
- Laguna de los Tres — Fitz Roy reflection at sunrise
- Cerro Torre — the world's most difficult mountain
- No camping needed — lodge-based comfort
- El Chaltén — Argentina's trekking capital
- Condors wheeling above the valley
Where you'll sleep
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Shared bathrooms · Basic dining room · Extra blankets recommended above 4,900m
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Hot water available in most teahouses · Shared bathrooms · Dining room shared with other trekkers
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Insurance — what you need
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Voyana trips. Your policy must cover:
- Helicopter evacuation to 6,000m (not just 4,000m — most standard policies stop at 4,000m)
- Medical treatment and repatriation
- Trip cancellation and curtailment
- Personal liability
🇬🇧 UK travellers
True Traveller, World Nomads, Battleface
🇺🇸 US travellers
World Nomads, Ripcord, GeoBlue
🇦🇺 Australian travellers
World Nomads, Cover-More, NIB
Cost guide: approximately £60–120 for a 3-week Nepal trek policy.
Why is our price lower?+
G Adventures and Intrepid charge significantly more for similar itineraries. We charge £749. Here's why:
- No London or Melbourne office overhead
- No shareholder dividends
- No expensive marketing campaigns
- Our guides are not subcontracted — they're our own team
- We book accommodation directly, not through middlemen
84% of your payment goes directly to local Local communities. With the big operators, less than 38% does.
No payment charged yet — you'll pay on the next step
⏰ Book at least 3 months ahead
Our small expert team guides 2 seasons per year — max 8 per group. Spring and autumn dates fill early.
Travelling with your own group?
Groups of 2 or more — and even solo travellers — can book a private departure. Same trek, same expert guides, just your people.
From £766 per person for groups of 6+.
What will my trek actually cost?
Full breakdown — every cost, nothing hidden.
Prices shown are estimates based on typical costs for travellers from Kingdom. Voyana's trek fee is fixed — all other costs vary by timing, airline and personal choice.