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Crestón Valley Glacier Experience

About this experience

Being located in the desert lake reserve and being a private property, this product offers a unique experience with very few people and in a place that is preserved in its natural state.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr
  • Private experience

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Crestón Valley Glacier Experience
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Includes technical mountain equipment. Crampons, harness, helmet, rope, communication. Breakfast, dinner, sleeping bag, showers, heating

Not included

  • Does not include drinks or transportation to the parking lot

Itinerary and highlights

On day 1 from the parking lot we went up to the Domos Crestón shelter along a 40-minute trail to spend a warm night in the Patagonian beech forest.
On day two early in the morning we begin the journey to the Creston glacier to do an ice climbing activity. This day lasts 7 hours round trip to the Creston parking lot.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Take gravel route 41 towards Desert Lake from Chalten. The meeting point is located 38 km from Chaitén
  • From Chaltén we must travel 1:30 hours by vehicle to the desert lake area, from there the path to the refuge begins. If travelers have a vehicle, the meeting can be coordinated in the parking lot.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Valle del creston

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
From Chaltén we must travel 1:30 hours by vehicle to the desert lake area, from there the path to the refuge begins. If travelers have a vehicle, the meeting can be coordinated in the parking lot.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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