EPIC Trekking in PATAGONIA 😍 | Mount FITZ ROY + Laguna de los Tres in El Chaltén, Argentina

It was an epic day of trekking to Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna de Los Tres in Patagonia! ✨
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Today we're doing some epic trekking in Patagonia and tackling two of the most popular and most scenic trails in the north end of Los Glaciares National Park. In this episode, we'll be hiking to Laguna Capri for some amazing views of Mount Fitz Roy and then we'll continue towards Laguna de Los Tres.
One thing I liked about trekking in El Chaltén is that you have markers every kilometre, so that kind of gives you an idea of the kind of progress you’re making along the hike. If you see you’re making good time and it’s still early in the day, you can combine your hike with an additional side trail, and if you see you’re struggling, well, at least you know how long it’ll take you to get back to town.
Also, just so you know, most hotels and guesthouses in El Chaltén offer some kind of lunchbox. This is super convenient for hikers who plan on spending most of the day trekking in the mountains. You typically have to place your order the night before and then your food is ready the following morning. We paid the equivalent of $10 US dollars per lunchbox. A bit pricey for Argentina, but it was convenient seeing as there was no mini-fridge or communal kitchen where we were staying.
But back to the trekking. Once we reached Laguna Capri we had 2 options: head back to town via the Mirador loop, or continue towards Laguna de los Tres. We knew the latter would be a long trek and we had also been warned that the final kilometre is pretty brutal, but we had come all the way here and it was too early to turn around, so we decided to go for it! We had Mount Fitz Roy right in front of us, calling our name - how could we say no?!
The trek from Laguna Capri to Laguna de Los Tres was super scenic and fairly flat...that is until we reached Kilometre 9. Here began the longest and toughest kilometre of the whole trek. Up until this point, we really hadn’t found the trail to be difficult, but this is where we encountered the bottleneck. Everyone was tired by this point and well, this is the part of the trail where you need to be the most alert because it gets rocky, a bit gravely at times, and it’s just really steep. Trekking poles would have been a good idea. Really, what kept us going was the encouragement from everyone hiking back down telling us how amazing the views were at the top, and they were not wrong! Reaching Laguna de Los Tres was incredible - hands down the most impressive views of our whole week of trekking in El Chaltén.
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EPIC Trekking in PATAGONIA 😍 | Mount FITZ ROY + Laguna de los Tres in El Chaltén, Argentina
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[@TravelingTramps]

Just wanted to say you were the first people we ever started watching here on KZbin. Love your channel an we've been subscribed ever since! This is another great video that shows why. Love it!

[@TravelingTramps]

Even from the days of Nomadic Samuel.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Oh, wow! Thanks for sticking with us since the early Nomadic Samuel days, Dave and Kathy. It's crazy to think we've been making videos for almost 10 years!

[@travelinrob406]

I love this part of the world! Thanks for bringing it back to me Sam & Audrey.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Rob! It truly is special!

[@editscott5711]

Thank you so much to take us to your beautiful journey. Unbelievably gorgeous scenery. I'm glad you guys came back safely.

[@KarZubiaga]

Hey guys! I've become a real fan of all of your videos from my splendid country, Argentina. I'm super glad to understand you all with no subtitles as I get in practice my english level. Please keep filming and posting this kind of material when you go on travelling. It's super usefull and help us discover new places and the marvelous ladscapes we have here in this land. Besos! Carla, from Buenos Aires

[@bajlandiabajlandia5898]

Epic landscapes and I love the mountains🏔🏔. Patagonia is wonderful 😍

[@samuelandaudrey]

We loved the scenery down in Patagonia. We want to go back and hike in autumn!

[@bajlandiabajlandia5898]

@@samuelandaudrey COOL!🤗

[@mariacosentino6731]

È tutto spettacolare! Meraviglia delle meraviglie! Thank you!❤

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Maria!

[@dbwatx931]

So majestic! Thank you for pushing yourselves to give us a glimpse!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks David and Barbara!

[@miguelantoniosoria4088]

Se borro lo que estaba comentado. Que bueno ver nuevamente tus videos Audrey GENIA. Estaba enfermo y por eso no me estaba conectando con tu pagina pero soy mas fuerte que un gorila como todos los argentinos que soportamos todas las adversidades y nos reponemos. GRACIAS, GRACIAS POR LO QUE HACES POR TODOS NOSOTROS MOSTRANDO ESOS PAISAJES, YO ESTUVE AHI ADONDE ESTAS VOS Y LO DISFRUTE COMO VOS. TE QUEREMOS AUDREY.-

[@adrianriverasolari]

Hola !! Me encanto el video ! El camino del Fitz Roy es maravilloso y ustedes los mostraron de una manera muy hermosa ! Algo que siempre destaco de su canal es la sinceridad con la que hablan y muestran todos los costados de un viaje ! Felicitaciones y un saludo enorme desde Buenos Aires

[@antoniajagodic]

14:20 What a view😘

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks LeAny!

[@osh3000]

Perhaps, it is most beautiful point of the World. You so lucky!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! It is raw beauty indeed.

[@jc2333]

Argentina is beautiful. The walking is hard work

[@KristenandSam]

What a gorgeous hike! Wow! Bucket list item now added!

[@irenecervera6880]

Espectacular el monte Fitz Roy , un abrazo desde Valencia(España).

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Irene!

[@kelleyoster3223]

You are our favorite travel guides! We went to your restaurant recommendations when we were in Croatia! The places were amazing! Also LOVE the music you select to accompany your video’s and wish you produced a list of those songs. Sometimes my ‘Shazam’ doesn’t recognize the song it’s listening to! :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you so much Kelley! Ah, we sure miss Croatia! Oh, the food is just amazing there! Truffles. Pizza. Pasta. Seafood! Wine!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Thank you for sharing this awesome video! Very inspiring! I could watch this everyday and it wouldn't be to much

[@danieldinenno8484]

Ya estoy imaginando realizar esas caminatas...!!! VIAJAR es VIVIR 🤪 !!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Esperemos que las cosas vuelvan a normalizarse y que el turismo pueda comenzar pronto.

[@maceycornell]

wow after the day I have had and looking at what you showed me today reminds me that the beauty out there is beyond what I could imagine and being in my chair watching you hike doing things I used to do makes me feel like I was there. thanks guys once again this old girl in Indiana is way happy to see this one.

[@neftalib1]

Hola Audrey y Samuel. estoy aprendiendo ingles y me encanta como explican todo ustedes por que lo hacen pausado y voy comprendiendo de a poco lo que van charlando. nunca pensaron en hacer mini curso de profes de ingles ??? muchos saludos desde Bariloche Argentina. que tengan un buena semana, y siempre esperando con ancias sus videos en ingles y castellano. jiji

[@ettevaatustproductions6164]

So happy you guys dd the hike for me. I usually walk 4 to 6 miles a day but with about 3 or 4 walks at a time around the neighborhood.

[@carolyngross7664]

cant wait..we will be there in just over a week, with a stop for a few days in Santiago first....id love to ask you a question about Buenos Aires...we have about 3 days.....do you suggest we use the subways or is everything walkable? our hiking trip thru patagonia will be 13 days! Ive watched tons of your videos ..trekking, walking and eating !! thank you soooo much we cannot wait!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

You can cover a lot of the main attractions around BA on foot but the subway is also a great way to get around if you want to be a bit more efficient and save your legs. Overall, a great waling city though.

[@Gwjj27]

Breath-taking indeed

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Dad! We just loved it!

[@paulwheelan1106]

You pair of Wee Scamps. This took me by surprise...You never Drop on a Wednesday....Always good to see what you're up to...Keep 'em coming Guys xx

[@EstherVera.3]

Love it, Stay safe 🙏🏻🥰

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Esther! Wishing you a great week.

[@stephenwarren9762]

Brilliant and great footage again Samuel and Audrey

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Stephen! So appreciate hearing that.

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

Landscapes looking like a freaking fairy-tale

[@samuelandaudrey]

Patagonia is pretty dreamy - especially when the weather cooperates!

[@effie-Toronto]

Wow what amazing scenery

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Effie! It was truly amazing!

[@pixelking_871]

I love you guys Channel it shows everything everytime you guys travel

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! We're happy to hear that. 😊

[@developmentthapa]

Wow what a wonderful place really i love it

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks! It is an amazing place!

[@Edwin__Official]

The scenery in your last few videos reminds me of the South Island of New Zealand :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Wow! We have to go to NZ someday Edwin! Thanks!

[@demonicsaint3342]

Amazing video! I was wondering what month you went and whether the weather was disruptive or not. We are planning on going either in November or first week of April and we weren’t sure if there was a preference for one over the other. Thanks again for sharing your experiences!

[@carog7467]

I hiked Kilimanjaro last month (first hike ever)..going to Patagonia on a hiking tour..thank you for the video was looking for an idea of how it is..

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hi guys, Absolutely breathtaking mountains!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Michael! It almost didn't seem real.

[@gingerginger999]

looking at this latest vlog and I am struck by the beauty and the depth of the video(does that make sense?). The colors are popping,the quality is super-duper, and the terrain is just delicious for mine eyes. Really, though, it almost looks 3-D.

[@JustinBrehm]

Thank you for another great enjoyable video

[@samuelandaudrey]

We're glad you enjoyed it, Justin. Have a great week!

[@JustinBrehm]

@@samuelandaudrey both of you please have a good week as well

[@rogerremnant1601]

Amazing!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Roger! Our fav day of hiking.

[@gerardogreiner7361]

Gracias por llevarme adonde mis añosos pies ya no podrán llevarme. Gracias por este video.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Gerardo!

[@rosejarman6920]

Enjoyed another of your video's. Sam had to be starving by the end of the trail eating his lunch so early.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Rose! That was not a wise decision....haha

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Another Epic video cheers guys Sabrina 🇨🇵

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for watching, Sabrina! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

@@samuelandaudrey Truly Amazing 👏 just rewatched all your Japan and Peru series...I am so ready to go and travel again...bloody Covid19 😷 as England 🇬🇧is getting into more more trouble with this Indian Delta variant...Argentina not doing great either so i dont know when i will be able to make it to BA unfortunately, visit my friends at long lasts🤨...In the meantime i can dream of the day i can go...🥰🏔🏞👌 🤣 thank you for all these beautiful videos

[@yoshiara5828]

Hola Samuel y Audrey..!! Hermoso video..!!⛰⛰🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️.Que nos pueden contar del fuerte calor en Canadá, 49 grados, sigue así de caluroso..?? En Argentina mucho frío..🧤🧣🧥👘 Saludos, cuidense..😁😎😷

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ufff, sigue la ola de calor por estas partes! Donde nosotros vivimos llegamos a 39C, pero en el oeste del país están rompiendo records de 47C. No es normal ni en verano... 😮‍💨🥵

[@yoshiara5828]

Muchas gracias por responderme..!! Saludos a Daniel..!!Hasta el próximo video, abrazos, cuidense..😎😁😷

[@kennethkilpatrick3758]

Great video y'all, last one too. A question for you. How close to town can you free camp in a tent? Do you have to hike a ways out or can you set up close by? Have been wondering about that for El Bolson, Esquel, Bariloche, Villa la Angostura, and San Martin de Los Andes. Planning to go to Argentina and camp along the Andes, moving north or south with the seasons. Will be down there for quite some time and would prefer to mostly free camp, using a local campground as needed to shower and charge my tablets.

[@sofiadina1094]

Hi! An argentinian here, as this part is in the Chalten, is a national park, you need to ask permission to camp freely to authorities, also you cannot light fires in certain areas of the park. Have in mind the fauna of patagonia, I wouldn't camp in non camping areas because of pumas and other wild animals. Hope this helps you.

[@kennethkilpatrick3758]

@@sofiadina1094 Thanks Sofia, good info.

[@ManuelAguilar-tp4eu]

Love your videos !! I have watched many videos on the famous Laguna de los Tres hike and it seems like it is a 'trophy' hike, the one to do because of the difficulty and length. You also have a video in the hike to the Laguna Torre, also long but may be easier with less people. Can you tell me your favorite between the 2?

[@RickFidelisReed]

Awesome spectacular views. 🤩

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Rick. Honestly, one of the most breathtaking places we've ever visited.

[@davidmcmahon5809]

I really enjoy you guys’ videos. Saw many of your Croatia videos which mirrored my own travels there. And I really appreciate this video on Laguna de Los Tres. I’m heading to Argentina in March and really want to do this hike. I’m 62 and gym fit but am a flatlander from Minneapolis. So not some Colorado or Utah level hiker. Do you think the “last kilometer” was really one kilometer? I’ve heard other travel vloggers guess that’s it’s longer than that.

[@jenmac3957]

Love all your videos, keep on trekking. Wish you would post English versions of the big bbqs you do with your dad in spanish. I still watch but can't really understand. Even if you dubbed over in English would be great. Keep 'em coming.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Jen! We'll try to do more translation work for the Spanish channel.

[@tien8641]

When did you guys go here? I am just asking to determine what season I should go. Thank you.

[@samuelandaudrey]

We visited in December.

[@babitasingh8471]

loved your video guys! Wasn't boring at all, and full of helpful tips and advice. Question - that food you had at Senderos looked amazing, and best bit, it was veg!! Which guest house was that in please??

[@suresh351]

🔥🔥

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Suresh!

[@suresh351]

@@samuelandaudrey little bit only I know English and I love your videos ❤️

[@tongua2]

Hola Guys!!, today I uso spanglish 😁😁. Greetings desde Chile...ustedes know, we love so much!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hola hola Plinio! Saludos desde Canadá para toda la familia. 😊

[@mreppen1]

Wow. Looks like parts of California, where I live. I especially love you guys describe Of the details like the food etc.,

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Wow, is that in northern cali?

[@mreppen1]

@@samuelandaudrey no Orange County. But looks like Sierra Mountain Range.

[@dani-moves]

Truly EPIC video!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank youv ery much!

[@AnaRosales-p7e]

What month did ypu made it there?

[@8AlisaInez]

💚👍🏽

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for watching, Alisa. Wishing you a great week ahead! ✨

[@8AlisaInez]

@@samuelandaudrey Thank You 😊 You two as well!

[@peterchanws]

We love your video about Argentina. My wife (Shizuka) and I will go there in Nov for 3 weeks. U.S. Embassy in Argentina website states Foreigners who are not residents of Argentina need to "Provide evidence of medical travel insurance that includes hospitalization, quarantine, and transportation coverage for COVID-19". I found travel insurance covers hospitalization and transportation coverage for COVID-19. None mention "quarantine". Do you mind share which travel insurance did you use when traveling in Argentina and if the insurance specially mentioned "quarantine" coverage?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hi Peter, we booked our travel insurance via IMG/Patriot International. Once we got the confirmation, we clicked 'My Plan Documents', entered the policy #, and that took us to a section to print off a letter that explains the coverage includes Covid-19. This was a few months ago now, but I imagine it should still be the same!

[@Channel-uc6kp]

Looking forward to seeing you and your lovely wife doing amazing videos all across South India enjoying delicious South Style Cuisine. Especially the Kerala nonveg meals... Let us fans know when you guys will be coming...Start Planning NOW .... Bye

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We'd love to do that someday!

[@x1achilles99]

I love these two. While I've been to El Calafate and the glaciers, I missed El Chaltén and Fitz Roy....though I did get a glimpse on the flight approach to Calafate's airport. I thought El Calafate was awful and completely ruined by bad development. But Chaltén looks like a dream. Thanks for sharing your hiking experience.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Chris! I think you'd definitely enjoy El Chalten's vibe more.

[@mreppen1]

We are foodies!

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is great to hear!!!!

[@fokaspetrogiannis]

👍👌👏😊

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Fokas!

[@whyme6258]

Excuse me, I recall to have seen all your recent videos Years ago, is my imagination playing tricks on me? Thanks

[@samuelandaudrey]

You might have seen the Spanish version of this video on our other channel, but those were published just a few weeks ago.

[@anthonygoss1613]

WOW!!!😍👍😊💦💤💨

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Anthony!

[@ospreybird]

:-)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for watching, Charles! 😊

[@truthherald-rm4america963]

Having run marathons and a year worth of training, I know your pain. Ugh😫😖😣

[@paulinetan781]

Sam, what's with the bulging tummy? Haha ...take care

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hehehe...thanks Pauline! I can't out-train all the rich food I'm eating...haha

[@RickFidelisReed]

The way down uses LESS exercised muscles. TIRING ‼️

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank goodness for that Rick! Hahaha...we were exhausted and quite out of shape from eating too much on this trip