ZEALOUS ARGENTINA
PATAGONIA ADVENTURE

OVERVIEW

Discover the extraordinary scenery of Los Glaciares National Park, located near the southern edge of the world in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Embark on an epic multi-sport adventure: raft through glacier-fed class III+ rapids, camp under the tars, experience the glowing sunrise on Mt. Fitz Roy from Laguna de los Tres, climb a via ferrata with amazing views, and ride majestic horses through forests & mountain streams.

Challenging, yet beautiful views all around.

CLIMB A VIA FERRATA

VIEW PERITO MORENO GLACIER

Witness iceberg calving from the breath-taking glacier

SUNRISE HIKE TO MT. FITZ ROY

Trek to Laguna de los Tres for sunrise

14-Nov-2025

from $2,750

Days

Argentina

TRIP DETAILS

  • DESTINATION AIRPORT

    Buenos Aires (EZE)

  • MEETING PLACE

    Airport (EZE)

  • TRIP DURATION

    9 days

  • GROUP SIZE

    8-10 travelers

  • LOCAL LODGING

    5 nights

  • TRAIL CAMPSITES

    3 nights

  • PHYSICAL LEVEL

    Challenging ➜ No backpacking experience required. Should lead active lifestyle and be capable of hiking up to 6 hrs with backpack weighing 25-30 lbs.

YOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1

Welcome to Argentina

Meet in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s eclectic capital city with rich history, amazing food, and colorful neighborhoods. Your 9-day adventure starts with urban exploration and a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers — and a glass of Argentinian malbec, salud!

  • Arrive in Buenos Aires (EZE)

  • City walking tour & welcome dinner

  • Boutique accommodation in San Telmo

DAY 2

Perito Moreno Glacier

After breakfast, you’ll head to the airport for a flight down to El Calafate. Private transport will take us to Perito Moreno Glacier to witness its grandeur from both boardwalk + boat. Afterwards, there’ll be some free time in town before dinner.

  • Domestic flight to El Calafate (FTE)

  • Visit Perito Moreno Glacier

  • Locally-owned accommodation in El Calafate

DAY 3

Via Ferrata Adventure

Via ferratas, or iron paths, originated in the Italian Dolomites during WWI to help transport equipment & supplies through difficult mountain terrain. This adrenaline-filled via ferrata adventure has amazing views! No climbing experience necessary.

  • Private transport to El Chaltén

  • Via ferrata with epic views

  • Locally-owned accommodation in El Chaltén

DAY 4

Raft the Rio Vueltas

Action — that’s the theme of today’s adventure! Start with a short safety briefing before taking on the glacial class III+ rapids of the Rio de las Vueltas. After a little free time to relax, you’ll prep for the 3-day backpacking trek in Los Glaciares National Park.

  • Whitewater rafting down the Rio de las Vueltas

  • Relax, rest, and prep for the trek

  • Locally-owned accommodation in El Chaltén

DAY 5

Hike to Laguna Pollone

Our epic 4-day backpacking trek in Los Glaciares National Park starts at Rio Electrico bridge. It’s a short hike to our campsite where we’ll setup our tents & eat lunch. Then, we’ll take a side trip to Laguna Pollone before returning for a hearty dinner.

  • Start the backpacking adventure!

  • Side hike to Laguna Pollone

  • Distance: ~14 km

  • Tent camping

It’ll be a leisurely morning! After breakfast, we’ll pack up our gear and head towards the iconic Mt. Fitz Roy. If the weather cooperates, there will be breathtaking views of Mt. Fitz Roy for most of the day, so fingers crossed!

  • All-day views of the majestic Mt. Fitz Roy

  • Shortest & easiest day of the trek

  • Distance: ~13 km

  • Tent camping

DAY 7

Sunrise Hike to Laguna de los Tres

DAY 6

Hike to Campamento Poincenot

Grab your headlamp for a super early start to reach Laguna de los Tres to see the sun illuminate the towering peaks of Mt. Fitz Roy. After soaking in the views, we’ll head back to camp for breakfast, gather our gear, and continue on the trail to Laguna Torre.

  • Sunrise hike to Laguna de los Tres

  • See floating icebergs in Laguna Torre

  • Distance: ~13 km+

  • Tent camping

The final day of the trek will be the most challenging! We’ll cross a river via tyrolean traverse (similar to a 'flat’ zipline) on the way to Paso Agachonas. After passing Loma del Pliegue, we’ll end in El Chaltén with a celebratory dinner!

  • Cross a river via tyrolean traverse

  • Celebratory & farewell dinner in town

  • Distance: ~13 km

  • Locally-owned accommodation in El Chaltén

DAY 9

Hasta Luego Patagonia!

DAY 8

Paso Agachonas & Loma del Pliegue

Pack your bags, it’s time to return to the real world. After breakfast, we’ll take private transportation to the El Calafate airport (FTE), where you’ll catch your flight back to Buenos Aires. Don’t forget to exchange contact info with your new adventure friends to stay in touch, share pics, and plan next year’s reunion Zealous trip.

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    • Day tour ➜ Walking tour in Buenos Aires

    • Entrance fee ➜ Perito Moreno Glacier boardwalk

    • Day tour ➜ Boat ride in glacier lagoon

    • Day tour ➜ Via ferrata

    • Day tour ➜ Whitewater rafting on Rio de las Vueltas

    • Certified guides ➜ Awesome local English-speaking guide

    • Trip leaders ➜ Fun, friendly, logistical Jedi

    • 8 ➜ Breakfasts

    • 7 ➜ Lunches

    • 8 ➜ Dinners

    • 1 night ➜ Boutique hotel in Buenos Aires

    • 1 night ➜ Boutique hotel in El Calafate

    • 3 nights ➜ Locally-owned hotel in El Chaltén

    • 3 nights ➜ camping in Los Glaciares National Park

    • Single occupancy is unavailable for this particular trip

    • All necessary ground transportation is included

  • Flights ➜ International + Domestic

  • Some lunches during free-time

  • 50-65L trekking backpack

  • Personal & incidental expenses

  • Tips ➜ for trekking & activity guides

International flights

  • Home airport ⇄ Buenos Aires (EZE)

  • Must arrive to EZE by tbd

  • Must depart EZE after tbd

Domestic flights

  • Buenos Aires (EZE or AEP) ⇄ El Calafate (FTE)

  • Must book the same domestic flight to FTE, tbd.

  • If you plan to extend your trip or fly elsewhere, please let us know beforehand.

** Guests will receive detailed flight information after booking **

Not Quite Fine Print

  • Outdoor adventure travel can be quite unpredictable. Our top priority is to provide a rewarding yet safe experience. We’ll do our best to adhere to the intended itinerary, but certain circumstances (i.e. unsafe weather conditions) may result in slight changes. However, spontaneity is often a good thing.

  • Guests are required to have a travel insurance policy that covers all potential activities for the specific trip. We suggest purchasing travel insurance shortly after booking with Zealous Travel Co. We highly recommend the Tin Leg Adventure policy through Squaremouth.

  • Guests must have a valid passport with an expiration date at least 6 months after your return flight.

  • Do not book flights until receiving the go-ahead email from Zealous Travel Co. We are happy to provide flight recommendations.

Payment Policy

  • Deposit is due at the time of booking.

  • 100% of deposit is refundable for any reason within 7 days of booking.

  • After 7 days, deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months.

Cancelation Policy

  • 120 days or more before trip start date:

    • 100% of payment(s) made to date are refundable

    • 100% of deposit is refundable

  • 90-119 days before trip start date:

    • 80% of payment(s) made to date are refundable

    • 20% of payment(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

  • 60-89 days before trip start date:

    • 60% of paymen(s) made to date are refundable

    • 40% of paymen(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

  • 0-59 days before trip start date:

    • Payment(s) made to date are not refundable

    • 100% of deposit is transferable to any future trip within 18 months

from $2,750

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