Full Day Chaltén

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Full day excursion starting from El Calafate where you will be able to do self-guided trekking in the Chaltén area.

General information

Duration 11hrs

Consult for starting time of the activity

Departures

Every day

Season

All year round

Difficulty

Low / Moderate

Guide

Bilingual (Spanish – English)

Cancellation

Up to 24 hours before the start of the tour will only incur administrative fees.

Your experience

What will you do?

Chaltén (National Capital of Trekking) is located 220 km from El Calafate and during our trip we will cross the Santa Cruz River, and we will stop for a few minutes at Estancia La Leona, next to the river with the same name. At the estancia we will make a bathing stop and you can enjoy homemade cakes and something hot to drink (not included).

We will then continue on to El Chaltén, bordering Lake Viedma and its glacier of the same name. During the trip, weather permitting, we will have breathtaking views of Cerro Chalten (also known as Fitz Roy) and Torre, as well as the Viedma Glacier and its impressive icebergs.

Once we arrive at Chaltén, we will have 5 hours to explore and enjoy this small mountain village. The ideal option for those who do not wish to do an extensive hike. To visit the Mirador de los Cóndores about 700 metres, with low demands, and the Chorrillo del Salto about 300 metres totally flat. Accompanied by a guide.

To return, we will all meet at a previously arranged meeting point, and we will start our way back to El Calafate, arriving approximately at 20:00 hs.

Additional information: The published rate corresponds to the excursion without lunch, it will be necessary for passengers to bring their own lunch in this case.

Children: from 3 to 12 years old.

IMPORTANT:
–Up to 24 hours before the start of the tour will only incur administrative fees.
-Rates valid from January to March, 2024. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

–Pick up and drop off is not available in accommodation without reception, a meeting point will be a meeting point will be provided.