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

Name: 8-Day Southern Ice Field Expedition Around Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy
Brand: Patagonia Hikes
SKU: 7c4aae63-9fc6-455e-b074-1c080c69c6b1

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Summary

The Patagonia Ice Field is the third biggest mass of ice in the world after Antarctica and Greenland, and the biggest if you think outside the polar surface. You will have a chance to hike this circle on a 55-mile, 8-day trek entering through the Marconi Glacier and into the amazing mass of ice, where only a few people have been. See itinerary for full details.

Tour info

Duration

1 week 1 day

Why take 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.

What’s included?

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

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8 days
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Patagonia Hikes

About operator:

We are a tour mountain guide company in Los Glaciares National Park, el Chalten. We offer different types of treks and ascents as well as a mountain shop with gear rental.