Patagonia is nature at its most pristine and desolate, a land of wonders at the end of the earth. NG

Monday, February 1, 2010

Feb 13 - Day 9 - Parque los Glaciares - El Chaltén

Saturday: We drive along Lago Argentino to the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier – the world’s only glacier outside the polar region that is still advancing. Afterward we continue our drive north crossing Río (river) Santa Cruz and along Río La Leona to the shores of Lago Viedma till we reach the village of El Chaltén at 800 feet. As we approach El Chaltén we can see our first view of Mount Fitz Roy (11,171’) and Cerro Torre (10,177’). Overnight in El Chaltén.

Overnight: Hosteria Kalenshen.
Meals: B, L, D.
Today's hike: Short hike in Perito Moreno.

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