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Wed 05 Oct - Sat 15 Oct 2022

In aid of Hope for Justice Inc.

Hope for Justice Inc.

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Day 1, Wed 05 Oct 2022

Arrive in to Buenos Aires

You should organise your international flights to arrive in to Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina no later than mid afternoon. Depending on your flight times, you may have some free time to explore the city. You will meet the rest of your trekking colleagues and the leader support team this evening for a full introduction and safety briefing, followed by dinner (own expense) and overnight in a local hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel in Buenos Aires

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Day 2, Thu 06 Oct 2022

Transfer to Calafate

Today you will transfer on an internal flight to Calafate, the true start point of your adventure. Your leader will brief you about the next few days ahead over an introductory dinner. (B,D)

Accomodation: Hotel in Calafate

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Day 3, Fri 07 Oct 2022

Mini-Trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier

This morning you depart El Calafate from the hotel and journey toward the Glacier National Park for your first introduction to glacier trekking. Arriving at the port, Bahia Bajo las Sombras (Bay of Shadows), you board a boat for a short crossing of the Rico arm of Lake Argentino, taking in the views. After disembarking, you walk through a small, dense forest of native Lenga trees to arrive at the edge of the ice. Here, you will attach crampons and receive a briefing for the day ahead. The walk on the glacier is fascinating, and a very up-close-and-personal experience. You will be hiking across old ice formations, with its cracks, isolated small lagoons and crevasses of magical deep blue. Watching your step as you cross the glacier, the circular walk provides you with excellent views of the lake before returning to the start point. After lunch, you will return across the lake by boat, to the boardwalk on the east wall of the glacier. Here you will go toe-to-toe with this impressive and magnificent river of ice, before heading back to your hotel. (B,L,D) 

Accomodation: Hotel in Calafate

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Day 4, Sat 08 Oct 2022

La Leona Petrified Forest (3 hours)

After breakfast, you depart the city of El Calafate and transfer to the fascinating La Leona Petrified Forest. On the journey, take in the various spectacular panoramic views of the Andes and Mount Fitz Roy. Trek for 3 hours spotting the petrified fossil tree trunks and possibly fossils of different species of dinosaurs, in this semi-desert environment. The sediment formations provide an insight into the geological history of the region, which was vastly different to today’s times. After trekking, transfer to Chalten (B,L,D). 

Accomodation: Hotel in Chalten

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Day 5, Sun 09 Oct 2022

Trek Pliegue Tumbado (6/7 hours and 16km approx.1000m Climb)

Early this morning, you leave El Chalten and travel towards Laguna Toro. After an hour of ascent, crossing small streams through native woodland, you emerge to a picture postcard view of Mount Fitz Roy, Torre and Huemul. Continuing across the Pampa de las Carretas, and up through the woodlands accompanied by birdsong, you will come to the beautiful alpine meadows. The weather is changeable, and you may experience the biting Patagonian wind and possibly even snow (even in the summer)! Keep your eyes open as it's quite possible to find the remains of 100-million-year-old marine fossils along the route. The highlight of the day is finally arriving at the viewpoint - nearly 1500m - offering a breathtaking view of the Torre and Fitz Roy massifs. After enjoying lunch with this incredible backdrop, you will return to El Chalten for dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Accomodation: Hotel in Chalten

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Day 6, Mon 10 Oct 2022

Trek to Laguna Torre and Madre e Hija (7/8 hours and 20km approx.)

After breakfast, you begin trekking towards Laguna Torre through a spellbinding valley, loved by the geologists and photographers alike for its perfect formation. At the end of the valley, you will find Laguna Torre, its glacier and the famous Mount Torre - considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. After lunch, you will continue walking past the lagoons (including Madre, Hija and Nieta). After a couple of hours, you will arrive at Poincenot base camp. (B,L,D)

Accomodation:  Camp

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Day 7, Tue 11 Oct 2022

Trek to Laguna los Tres, Lago Piedras Blancas and Rio Electrico Valley (7/8 hours and 18km approx.)

You may want to get up early today to enjoy a golden sunrise, the closest you can get to Mt Fitz Roy. After breakfast, you follow the trail that ascends steeply to Laguna de los Tres and your efforts will be rewarded at the top with captivatingviews of Mt Fitz Roy's summit. There may be some time to rest your legs and explore, before you descend down to the Rio Blanco valley through lush forest on an easy trail, finally joining the Electrico Valley and your base for the night - the Piedra del Fraile Refuge. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Refuge

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Day 8, Wed 12 Oct 2022

Trek to Pollone Glacier, Laguna Azul, Verde and Los Huemules to Lago del Diablo (8/9 hours and 20km approx.)

After waking in the foothills of the mountains, you continue along the valley towards the Pollone Glacier, appreciating raw nature at its best. Along the way, you will admire a different angle of Mount Fitz Roy; its northern face. On the trek you will discover hidden lagoons at the base of the mountain, before heading back to Piedra del Fraile. After lunch, you follow the Rio de las Vueltas valley eventually arriving at the private reserve of Los Huemules. You will cross a hanging bridge to enter the Diablo valley, walking along the valley basin before arriving in Puesto Cagliero which will be your home for the night. From here, you can see expansive views of the Cagliero glacier and its lagoon (right in front of the refuge). (B,L,D) 

Accomodation: Refuge

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Day 9, Thu 13 Oct 2022

Trek to Loma del Diable and transfer to El Chalten (8/9 hours and 15km approx.)

Today's trek will climb up to Loma del Diablo with a long and steady hike. Today's terrain includes a mix of open land and pathways and forest trails sculpted by the Patagonian winds. Continuing the trek, you take in Laguna Verde and Azul. You will then return via the same route towards the road to transfer back to El Chalten for a well-deserved hot shower, and your celebratory meal. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Hotel in Chalten

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Day 10, Fri 14 Oct 2022

Calafate to Buenos Aires

Today you will transfer back to Buenos Aires to enjoy a final celebration of your achievements and then stay overnight in a local hotel. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel in Buenos Aires

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Day 11, Sat 15 Oct 2022

Buenos Aires to Home

Today is time to say Adios Argentina! You can book your flight home anytime today. The flight home is the perfect opportunity to reflect on all you have achieved, before sharing your fantastic journey with friends and family. (B)

Accomodation: No Accomodation today

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