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Argentine Patagonia in 7 days: the honest itinerary for 2026
El Calafate, Perito Moreno and El Chaltén in one week — with the real numbers, the mistakes almost everyone makes, and the days worth skipping.
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El Calafate, Perito Moreno and El Chaltén in one week — with the real numbers, the mistakes almost everyone makes, and the days worth skipping.
El Calafate, Perito Moreno and El Chaltén in one week — with the real numbers, the mistakes almost everyone makes, and the days worth skipping.
Flight New York–El Calafate (FTE) with a Buenos Aires layover runs USD 1,400-2,100 round-trip in high season (Dec/26 to Feb/27).
A 3-star hotel in El Calafate costs USD 90-140 per night for a couple; in El Chaltén, USD 110-170 (less supply).
The Calafate→Chaltén bus takes 3h, costs ARS 35,000-45,000 (~USD 35-45) per person with Chaltén Travel or Cal-Tur. Book online one day ahead.
Los Glaciares National Park entrance: ARS 45,000 for foreigners (~USD 45). El Chaltén is free entry.
Laguna de los Tres trek (Fitz Roy): 22 km, 10h, 800m elevation gain. It's not a walk. It's a mountain.
El Calafate, Perito Moreno and El Chaltén in one week — with the real numbers, the mistakes almost everyone makes, and the days worth skipping.