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Argentina. El chaltén
Navigation Lake Viedma + disembark on rocky promontory in front of the Glacier + hiking through trails and viewpoints of the Viedma Glacier.
During this excursion you will learn the history of the largest glacier in Argentina and its behavior over the past 10 years, during which it has shown a constant and drastic retreat. You will witness the noticeable erosion of the ice over the rocks and the visible results. You will capture extraordinary views of the glacier from different points, on a journey along natural trails. This is such an ideal excursion to share with family and friends. You will sail South across the bay. The lake’s depth allows for a pleasant cruise near the shoreline, permitting the observation of the mountains Fitz Roy and Huemul. Approximately after 1-hour navigation, during which you will observe large icebergs, you will disembark on a rocky promontory area- facing the Viedma glacier- to start trekking. The trekking on the promontory area will allow you to appreciate the history of the glaciations, the movement of large ice blocks smoothing the rocks, and to acknowledge nature as the main modeler of the landscape that you enjoy today. This promontory area is a terrain rarely seen and it is the ideal point for the Glaciology talks offered by our guides. During this journey you will approach the glacier to observe it from different heights and natural viewpoints, appreciating its immensity and the play of colors. Return to Bahía Túnel for the disembarkation and end of the excursion.
2 Daily departures: 08:45 am and 11:45 am
Difficulty: low
Age restriction: minimum age 8 years old, no maximum age required.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
• Walking on the Glacier NOT available in this tour
• Children between 8 and 18 years old should be accompanied by their parents or tutors
• Due to the difficult terrain, this trekking is recommended only for people in good physical condition, considering that trekking will be across irregular surfaces. For that purpose, participants should not have any injuries in ankles, knees or hips.
• Not recommended for pregnant women
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING FOR ALL THE TOURS IN EL CHALTEN: Gloves - Sunscreen (facial and labial) Cap fleece or wool coat - hat for sun Scarf or neck coat - waterproof jacket Waterproof pants or synthetic fabric appropriate footwear (preferably trekking boot covering the ankle) Sunglasses.
Tip: In Patagonia clothing layers should be taken to adapt to frequent changes in temperature.