Mt. Fitz Roy Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Mt. Fitz Roy. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten

• El Chalten Complete Experience Full-Day Tour from El Calafate

• Rafting Experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia

• Trekking Adventure: Explore El Chaltén with Lunch Included

• Full-Day Trekking Adventure in Cerro Frias

While it’s free to visit Mt. Fitz Roy, there are plenty of affordable tours that can enhance your experience of the famous Patagonian peak. Trekking tours that take you to a mountain viewpoint cost upwards of US$165, while white-water rafting experiences that pass the snow-capped summit start at US$120.

Yes, Mt. Fitz Roy is worth visiting. It's a bucket list destination for many outdoor adventurers, thanks to the picture-perfect Patagonian scenery that surrounds it. The most famous hiking trail is the Laguna de los Tres, which takes you through forests and along rivers to the base of the mountain.

Per one customer who booked the Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten, "It was an interesting experience, rafting on a glacier river. Exciting, informative & fun! We thought it would be cold, but we didn't feel it at all. Raft captains & assistant Tommy were funny & professional... Overall, the whole experience exceeded our expectations, and we are happy that we signed up with Comarka for this activity."

The best time of year to visit Mt. Fitz Roy is during the southern hemisphere’s summer season, which runs from November to February. The summer offers the best climatic conditions, but the shoulder months of October and April are also good options to avoid crowds.

The difficulty of the hike to Mt. Fitz Roy is considered moderate to high. As you might expect of the highest mountain in Los Glaciares National Park, which rises 11,171 feet (3,405 meters) above sea level, the hike is long and steep— it's around 12.7 miles (20.4 kilometers) roundtrip and typically takes 8–9 hours.

The main hiking trails around Mt. Fitz Roy are Laguna de los Tres, the most popular trail, which is 12.7 miles (20.4 kilometers) roundtrip, and Laguna Capri, an easier hike of around five miles (eight kilometers) roundtrip. Both routes offer spectacular views, but only experienced hikers should tackle the Laguna de los Tres trail.

Yes, you can see Mt. Fitz Roy without hiking. There are several viewing spots in the town of El Chaltén, and the drive from El Calafate to El Chaltén along Route 23 also offers some good views of Mt. Fitzroy on the approach to El Chaltén.

A list of things to pack for a hike to Mt. Fitzroy should include a map, flashlight, basic first aid kit, food, water, and light and breathable clothing with additional layers, including a waterproof windbreaker. You’ll also need good, broken-in hiking boots, gloves, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Yes, guided tours are available for Mt. Fitz Roy, and hiking in the company of an experienced guide is always a smart option, even for experienced hikers. Your options include full-day hiking tours from El Calafate and multi-day trekking tours through Los Glaciares National Park.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Mt. Fitz Roy. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in El Calafate:

• Perito Moreno Glacier

• Argentino Lake

• Los Glaciares National Park

• Upsala Glacier

• Walichu Caves

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in El Calafate.