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8-Day Southern Ice Field Expedition Around Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy

192 hours
From $3,500
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8-Day Southern Ice Field Expedition Around Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy
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About This Tour

Your 8-day trek will take you to the Southern Ice field as you will circle both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre mountains and walk off Paso del Viento. Some previous mountain experience is required, but no technical skills in crampons and snowshoes is needed. You also need an excellent physical condition and hiking skills to face long hiking days, steep paths and heavy backpacks. Your tour includes meals, a professional mountain guide and some equipment.

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What's Included

VHF Radio and GPS
Glacier and snow equipment (snowshoes and crampons)
First Aid Kit
Taxes
4 season tents (Mountain Hard-wear) and cooking set
Personal accident insurance
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Meals during the trip
Accommodation as per itinerary
Professional mountain guide
Satellite phone for emergencies
One assistant for every 3 people

What's Not Included

Personal Equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, etc). Let the local tour operator know if you need any of these items and get a 30% discount by renting those with them
Additional porters
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A good level of experience is required
Small-group tour limited to 8 people
Operates November to March
Note: Backpack weight is between 20 to 25 kg
Important: Please take into account that the weather in El Chalten is very unstable. This expedition counts with two extra days (Day 3 and Day 8) to improve the odds of success. Waiting, continuing, or suspending decision will depend on the mountain guide's criteria
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Meeting Point

PATAGONIA HIKES ARRUA 505

Special Instructions

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • Minimum age is 18 years • Not for participants with back problems • Not for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, MANDATORY • Backpack 60-70l. • 3 pair of socks • Shoes for wading. • Sleeping Bag down or synthetic -15º. • Insulated Mattress. • 1L Bottle. • Syntethic underwear top and pant. (midweight) • 2 top fleeces or similar. • Fleece pant or warm tight. • Waterproof Jacket (Gore-tex or similar). • Down Jacket or similar. • Hiking poles. • Sunglasses with UV protection. • Sun block and lip balm. • Waterproof Overpant (Gore-tex or similar). • Gloves (3 pairs). • Cup or similar. • Hiking Boots. • Gaiters. • Mountaineering boots. • Neck protection. • Personal hygiene set. • Headlamp with extra batteries • Fleece beanie or similar.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Tour Operator

Patagonia Hikes

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