Experiences / El Chaltén & El Calafate
Lago del Desierto Kayak & Glacier Walk
Paddle a remote lake north of El Chaltén to a hanging glacier
- Duration
- 9 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 12
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- El Chaltén
- Operated by
- Viento Oeste Trekking
Overview
Drive the gravel road north of El Chaltén past the Chorrillo del Salto waterfall to Lago del Desierto, a long blue lake framed by forest and hanging ice.
Paddle sit-on-top kayaks along the shore, then hike a short trail to the viewpoint of the Huemul glacier and its milky lagoon before the drive back.
Highlights
- Kayaking on remote Lago del Desierto
- Huemul glacier viewpoint
- Chorrillo del Salto waterfall
- Quiet, little-visited corner of Patagonia
Included
- Transfers from El Chaltén
- Kayaks and safety gear
- Guide
- Packed lunch
Not included
- Huemul trail private fee
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Before you go
Moderate fitness. No kayaking experience needed.
