Light Trek 7-Day Chalten Fitz Roy Tour: Experience Patagonia

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 7-day, 6-night Chaltén Fitz Roy Tour that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia. The Camp Trek is specially designed for adventure seekers and photography enthusiasts, offering moderate treks with extraordinary opportunities to capture the mystical dawn and dusk lights over the iconic glacial lakes, Cerro Fitz Roy, and Cerro Torre.

Physical Requirement: Moderate
Skill Level: Suitable for amateurs to professionals in photography

Fitz Roy Tour Highlights

• Enjoy professional photography guidance to capture Patagonia in its best light.
• Two nights of immersive camping at Fitz Roy Base Camp and Laguna Torre Base Camp.
• Expert bilingual mountain guide for a secure and enriching experience.
• Includes meals, lodging, and transportation to key viewpoints.

Setting Foot in the Adventure Capital of Argentina

As you arrive in the charming town of El Chaltén, known as Argentina’s trekking capital, you’ll immediately feel the aura of adventure that permeates the air. You check into your designated hotel and, without wasting much time, attend an enriching orientation session led by our professional photography guide. Here, you learn the nuts and bolts of what lies ahead: the routes, the landscapes, and how to capture Patagonia in its best light.

A Teaser Trek and a Sunset Over The Paredón

The same afternoon, you’ll get your boots dirty with a short but invigorating trek to Paredón Viewpoint. As you ascend, the town starts to appear like a miniature model, and the mountains begin to show off their grandeur. When you reach the viewpoint, you realize it’s worth every step—your first Patagonian sunset, a spectacle of colors and shades, lighting up the faces of the nearby peaks and valleys. You click your first shots, knowing that this is just a trailer of the visual feast that awaits you.

In the Shadow of Giants: Cerro Fitz Roy Beckons

After experiencing your first Patagonian sunrise—an array of warm colors reflecting off the magnificent Andes—you begin your trek to Poincenot, one of the base camps for Fitz Roy. Your route is a scenic 12 km trail that weaves through glacial streams and dense forests. Once at Poincenot, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon to shoot the spectacular scenery around you, including a mesmerizing sunset along the Chorrillo River, with Fitz Roy towering in the backdrop.

A Sun-kissed Morning at Laguna de los Tres

The following pre-dawn hours will find you hiking towards Laguna de Los Tres, a spot famed for its panoramic view of Fitz Roy. You set up your tripod and camera, waiting for the first rays of the sun to touch the tips of the towering granite spikes. When it happens, you’re there to capture it, realizing that some moments are truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

From Capturing Landscapes to Capturing Skills

After making your way back to El Chaltén, the day is yours to relax and let the morning’s images sink in. But the learning isn’t over; a comprehensive lecture on Lightroom post-production techniques awaits you. Skills in hand, you set out once again in the evening, this time to the Mirador Fitz Roy, for another sunset session that promises to be unique in its own right.

The Enigmatic Cerro Torre and Night Under the Stars

Your next destination is the enigmatic Cerro Torre, a peak often shrouded in mystery and clouds. The trail cuts through a forest of lenga trees and leads you to the Thorwood Camp near Laguna Torre. Here, as twilight descends, you’ll capture a different form of natural beauty, both during the ethereal moments of sunset and under the celestial canvas of a Patagonian night sky.

Sunrise at Laguna Torre and a Fond Farewell

As the morning light starts to break, you find yourself at Laguna Torre, capturing the sunrise against the backdrop of the spike-like Cerro Torre. Your final trek back to El Chaltén is bittersweet, filled with photo ops but tinged with the realization that the adventure is nearing its end.

On your last day, you gather for a final breakfast, reviewing the body of work you’ve accumulated over the week. With camera cards full and hearts equally loaded with memories, you bid farewell, not as a tourist but as an adventurer who has tasted the spirit of Patagonia in its purest form.

This is the essence of the Chaltén Fitz Roy Tour—a journey that promises not just to show you Patagonia, but to immerse you in its soul. So why wait? Reserve your spot today and become a part of this extraordinary adventure!