Excursions from Aguas Arriba Lodge

In the company of expert guides, you can walk along private trails and discover the vast array of flora and fauna in the area. Hikes range from low to medium difficulty, and from one to 12 hours, allowing you to experience stunning locations, whatever your capability. Routes include private trails, glacial valleys, dense forests and breath-taking views.

You guides will talk with you to locate the best places for you to walk, considering your preferences and the weather conditions.

There are four private hikes you can enjoy with expert guides from Aguas Arriba.

Hike to the Lodge  This highly-recommended undulating hike takes you on trails from the pier on the lake to Aguas Arriba Lodge. It takes around three hours is 4.3 miles/7km long.

Hike to the Chilean border  This hike has various possible routes, but they all leave the lodge and head up to the northern end of Lago del Desierto, then onwards to Laguna Larga and the Chilean border. The roundtrip will take 8-10 hours.

Fitz Roy view points  The trails begin at the front door of the lodge, and guide you through the surrounding untouched forest to various locations for stunning views of Fitz Roy.

Hanging glaciers  On the opposite side of the lake to Aguas Arriba are two trails that both lead you on beautiful walks up to the Vespignani and Huemul glacier viewpoints. These routes give you a new perspective on this astonishing area.

Laguna de los Tres  It's also possible to organise a self-guided hiking excursion in the national park to Laguna de Los Tres. This must be arranged in advance.

Fly fishing excursions from Aguas Arriba can take place on the nearby river and lake. If you are already experienced and have your own equipment, you are welcome to fish in solitude, with only a fishing license required.

The fly-fishing season is from November to May.

Rainbow and brown trout in this area range between 1-2kg. 

Depending on the prevailing winds, you can access different beaches, fishing in solitude and surrounded by superb scenery

If you have no prior experience of fly fishing, you can take lessons from a private guide. These half-day excursions require a minimum of two guests. Equipment hire - boots, waders and fishing equipment - is included. These lessons must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Once the lessons are over, there will be time to wander on the pebble beaches, or go fishing, in anticipation of the beautiful evening sky.