Comments on: Hiking into Argentina

By: Magical World

Magical World — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:50:07 +0000

@Dennis: We are not as brave as we seem really. It was actually good fun to do the hike into Argentina and we strongly recommend it.

For your questions: as you will be coming from Argentina, you will effectively have the uphill part at the beginning and then it will be fairly easy for more or less 12-15 km.
To get a horse, you need to go on the following website: http://www.villaohiggins.com under the section “Cruce O’Higgins – El Chalten” where you can find all the information on when exactly the boat crosses and at what time. And it is here also that you need to make a reservation for a horse, as the horse will be coming to Argentina, from Chile (Candelario Mansilla). There are no horses directly for rent at the Argentinian side. There is a reservation form that you can use on the side and if not you can contact the guy at the agency directly.
It will all be fine!

By: Magical World

Magical World — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:29:21 +0000

@Laura & Pieter: We’re so happy that you guys went to Perito Moreno National Park! And even a bit jealous really, because for us it was too far by bike and we had to go over the Ruta 40 which wasn’t our favorite road, as you probably know.

And guys, what about this “secret anniversary present shopping”? I got the present today and it was very nice. Thanks for helping JC on that one!

By: Magical World

Magical World — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:23:54 +0000

@Carla & Fon: Veel plezier in Cuzco! Geniet maar van Macchu Picchu, want het is echt heel mooi! Ondanks de vele touristen.

By: Laura en Pieter

Laura en Pieter — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:16:45 +0000

Hi hi!
Really beautifull website!!
A shame we didn´t see you guys any more before we left El Chalten.
Enjoy the rest of your big adventure and it was really nice meeting you guys and have the trip to the glacier together!
Greetings, big hug and be carefull not to blown away

Laura en Pieter
ps: Parque national Perito Moreno was beautiful! Perfect to relaxe for a few days and totally allone on this beautiful campsite. Thanks for the tip!

By: CARLA EN FON

CARLA EN FON — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:45:41 +0000

Hallo luitjes,

Ik begrijp dat het bij jullie nog geen feest is met het weer. Wij hebben echter wel goed weer in Cusco, alhoewel hier het regenseizoen gestart zou moeten zijn.

Groetjes uit Peru,

Carla en Fon.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:26:10 +0000

Hi guys,
I think I am brave till I read stories like yours or other people I meet along the way when backpacking I saw your pictures in flickr, I am planning on crossing from Chaltén into Villa O´Higgings, I read you can easily get to the end of Laguna del Desierto, then comes the rough part you are talking about, in my case since I am heading north it will be the first 8 kilometers and then about 12 more walking, and then hopefully if not frozen catch the boat to Villa O´Higgings on Dec 31, a few questions:
Can you do the horses when there or reserve somehow, I am willing to walk but 20 km with the backpack no way, so I´ll send the backpack in a horse. I guess you can do the whole thing in one day? well, in your case was different cuz you had bikes… thanks in advance, good luck in your journey!!!