Laguna Torre (Cerro Torre)

One of the most frequented day hikes from El Chaltén, the route to Laguna Torre leads to a glacial lake at the base of the Torre massif. The 18 km out-and-back trail follows the Fitz Roy River valley, moving through sub-antarctic forests of ñire and lenga. The terrain is primarily well-maintained gravel paths and packed dirt, with a short initial ascent followed by mostly level walking through the glacial valley. The destination offers direct views of Cerro Torre (3,128m) and the Adela range, with icebergs frequently calving from the Torre Glacier into the lake.

The wild road to Machu Picchu. Voted one of the top 25 treks in the world by National Geographic, the Salkantay Trek (approx. 74km / 46 miles) is the premier alternative to the classic Inca Trail. It is a physically more demanding route that avoids the stone steps and restricted permits of the Inca Trail, instead focusing on high-altitude glacial landscapes and diverse ecological zones. You traverse the high Salkantay Pass (4,630m) under the shadow of the massive 'Apu' Salkantay glacier before descending into tropical cloud forests and coffee plantations.