HOW TO GET TO THE
LODGE (South point of the Lago del Desierto)
Accessing the lodge is either by boat or by foot. It is a 15’ boat ride from the
south point of the lake along its eastern margin, or a 2-3 hr hike. The trail guides you
into the heart of the forest, home to centenarian trees of the Nothofagus family (Lenga,
Ņire and Coihue trees).
The south point of Lago del Desierto is a 37 km
drive (approximately 1.5hr) from El Chalten. From the south point, access to the lodge is
either a 15’ boat ride or a 2-3hr walk. There are two boats, both have capacity for 8
passengers + luggage. One has a small cabin; the other one is open. There is a scheduled
timetable for pick-ups at South point, and for returns from the Lodge to South point.
These schedules will always be established and confirmed during your booking. Please
remember there is no communication between the South Point of the Lake and the Lodge, so
it is very important to respect the programmed check in & out.
From South Point to Aguas Arriba Lodge (*)
by boat - departing 1030 and 1900, arriving 15
minutes later
by trekking - departing 1030, arriving 3 hours later
From Aguas Arriba Lodge back to South Point
(*)
by boat - departing 1000 and 1830, arriving 15
minutes later
by trekking - 1500, arriving 3 hours later
(*) The timetable will vary due to climatic
conditions. The trekking duration is estimated and will be determined by each
person’s rhythm. |
