Lago De Los Tres - Patagonia 2015

LAGO DE LOS TRES
26Jan 2015

Lago means Lake in Latin Spanish.

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What a beautiful day when we make our way up to the awe-inspiring views of the Lago De Los Tres! It was mind-blowing and it simply took my breath away when I saw the lake. We took a number of group pictures near the lake, and had lunch up at a higher point which overlooks the lake, and we are facing the Mt Fitzroy mountains.

Luck was on our side, as the weather was so great. It was windy, in Patagonia.. I had read about the exceptionally strong winds in the Patagonia region before going there. My friends did ask me to t ake pictures in RAW format, but for so many years, I have been shooting in JPEG format.

I cant wait to show you what we saw! It is a FEAST FOR THE EYES.... Words alone could not express the pristine beauty and wilderness of this world famous area - PATAGONIA. You must make a trip there!! Add it to your bucket list now.

These are the views and majesty of the place - and the reason behind why I have always wanted very much to go there for trekking.

Olevia Cheong

Ice Trekking on Viedma Glacier

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Thank you for coming back for the pictures which I will post for my recent trip to Patagonia.


And in this particular post, I will share with you the pictures that I took while we went ice trekking on the Viedma Glacier. Viedma Glacier is located close by to El Chalten, the trekking capital of Argentina.


A group of us, five in total, including our group leader reported to the office of the operator in the morning at 8 am. Then, we board the coach and proceed to the pier for the short boat ride across Viedma Lake to the Viedma Glacier. The bus journey took us about 40 minutes, and thereafter, it was another half an hour ride on the boat.


We were then split into groups to follow the guides for the ice trekking. Along the way, we were shown the different types of rocks found nearby the glacier. And after which, we followed the guide for the walk. We climbed a small ladder before stepping on the glacier. Then, we had to put on crampons before we proceeded.


The guide showed us the map, and then led us for our walk on the glacier. We had to step hard on the ice and it took a while to get used to it, as we walked down little slope and small uphill to higher level.


Overall, it was fun, and indeed an experience for all of us, who are wearing crampons to walk for the first time in our life.

NOTES -
Travelling to El Chalten.
You need to fly to El Calafate, from Buenos Aires, and then travel for about 3 hours by road before you arrive in El Chalten. There are many hostels, and some hotels located in this little town, which was really built for the purpose to support the needs of the various travellers or tourists coming here to have access to the trekking trails of the Patagonia in the Parque Nacional Los Glacieres (Glacier National Park, Argentina).

No prior experience required.
This is simply walking, and thus require no prior experience of whatsoever. Simply sign up and turn up at the operator's office. All is well taken care of. The duration of the walk is about 2 hours. And you need to pack some food for lunch as you will have time to eat before the boat come by to pick up everyone for the journey back to Chalten.

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Trekking holidays in Patagonia

Trekking Holidays in Patagonia.
Argentina, Chile
Laguna De Los Tres
Laguna Torre
Loma Del Pliegue
Viedma Glacier

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My itinerary for the 2 weeks in Patagonia.

Day 1 Fly Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Overnight El Calafate
Day 2 Drive El Calafate to El Chalten - the trekking capital of Argentina, and the Patagonia. And hike to our campsite at Poincenot Camp.
Day 3 Trek to Lago De Los Tres/ Piedra Blancas / Poincenot Camp.
Day 4 Trek to Lago Torre and then return to El Chalten.
Day 5 Trek to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, and back to El Chalten.
Day 6 Optional Ice Trek on Viedma Glacier. Drive to El Calafate.
Day 7 Perito Moreno Glacier. Take  a boat cruise up close to the glacier. Return to El Calafate.
Day 8 El Calafate - Chile, and proceed to camp. Easy walk to see guanocos.
Day 9 Trek to Base Torres and back to camp.
Day 10 Boat on Lake Pehoe. Trek to French Valley.
Day 11 Trek to Glacier Gray and then proceed to Puerto Natales.
Day 12 Puerto Natales - Estancia (Overnight at the Ranch)
Day 13 Estancia - Ushuaia (End of the World), and Beagle Channel Cruise (3 hr)
Day 14 Ushuaia - half day trip to Tierra Del Fuego National Park, for some walking.
Day 15 Depart from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires by flight.

And I will update the site again with pictures on a daily basis while on the trip.

If you plan to go to Patagonia, do take note that a reasonable level of fitness is required. So, if you do exercise regularly - for example, running, playing games, etc for 3 times a week, then you have some basic fitness. However, it will still be a good idea to do some walking with a load of 7-10kg, and do some staircase climbing up a 25-40 storey building to improve on your fitness level before going for this trek.

One of my friends who joined me is actually a regular runner and he add more training for walking with a load and climbing the staircase, and this is his first hike. And he could make it for the trip, and still moving ahead of a lady who is 20 years younger than him,

Weather - It is very unpredictable for the weather there, and it is usually very windy along the trail. The wind is so strong , that it could blow you off the edge of the cliff, and push you forward ... It can be cloudy too. Warm weather clothing is a must.

Do come back for more photos when I can sort out some of the best pictures for you.


Join me on my next trip to India - Jul 2015.

INDIA Trip is confirmed for the 02-14Sep. HIMACHAL PRADESH , Lahaul & Spiti area.

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