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EL CHALTÉN
Self-Guided Visit

Guided transfer from El Calafate + free day in the National Trekking Capital. 5-6 hours to hike your own way.

🚌 Transfers included
🧑 Guide on the transfer
🥾 5-6 h free day
⏱ 11 hours
📅 Tue · Thu · Sat
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Until Sep 30
Oct 1 – Apr 30
🥾 Chaltén Full Day: Self-Guided Visit
Adult—
Child (3-10 years)—
Infant (0-2 years)FREE
✅ INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
🚌 Round-trip transfer from your hotel 🧑 Accompanying guide on the transfer 🥾 5-6 hours of free day in El Chaltén
* Does not include lunch (optional +$30.000) or entrance to Los Glaciares National Park · See details

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📅 Departures: Tuesday · Thursday · Saturday
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🥾 El Chaltén Self-Guided Visit
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$110.000
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Child (3-10 years)
$80.000
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Infant (0-2 years)
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📖 The excursion
El Chaltén Self-Guided Visit:
The trekking capital

This activity includes a guided transfer from El Calafate to El Chaltén where you can visit the main attractions the town of El Chaltén has to offer. It is ideal for those looking to enjoy nature independently and take in the postcard landscapes of the National Trekking Capital, with spectacular views of the iconic Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

The excursion begins when we pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate at 8:00 a.m. to head along the legendary Ruta 40 toward El Chaltén. The route runs alongside Lake Argentino, crosses the Santa Cruz River and the La Leona River, and after 1 hour 15 minutes reaches the historic Parador La Leona (almost a museum of Ruta 40), where you can have coffee with homemade cakes. It then continues along Lake Viedma and, before arriving, makes a stop at the Viedma Glacier viewpoint with a panoramic view of the glacier, the Andes Mountain Range and the Fitz Roy and Torre peaks.

After about 3 hours of travel and 220 km you arrive in El Chaltén, where you will have 5 to 6 free hours to explore its trails at your own pace (self-guided hiking). The return to El Calafate is approximately at 16:30, arriving at the hotel around 19:00.

🍽️ Optional lunch

Optional lunch at a restaurant in El Chaltén (+$30.000 per person). It is not included in the base rate — when booking you can add it by checking the "Lunch" box.

🗓 Schedule
Day's itinerary
8:00
Hotel pick-up
🚌 Start of the guided transfer · 220 km along Ruta 40 with stops
Parador La Leona + Viedma Glacier Viewpoint
☕ Historic stop and panoramic view of the glacier, Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
11:00
Arrival in El Chaltén
🏘️ Short visit to the Interpretation Center
Free day
5 to 6 hours of free time
🥾 Self-guided trekking along El Chaltén trails, at your own pace
16:30
Departure to El Calafate
🚌 End of the free day · return via Ruta 40
19:00
Return to the hotel in El Calafate
🚌 End of the excursion
Included activity

🏔️ Free option: you can end at the El Chaltén bus terminal (~17:00) if you choose to stay there instead of returning to El Calafate.

Times and order may vary depending on the day's organization and weather conditions.

📋 Details
What does the excursion include?
  • Round-trip transfer El Calafate–El Chaltén
  • Accompanying guide on the transfer (round trip)
  • Scenic stops (Parador La Leona and the Viedma Glacier viewpoint)
  • 5 to 6 hours of free time for self-guided trekking in El Chaltén
  • Ongoing coordination
❌ Not included
  • Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park (paid on arrival in El Chaltén · Portal Corredor Cóndores)
  • Lunch (optional, +$30.000 per person)
  • Guide during the hikes in El Chaltén (the day is free and self-guided)
  • Personal expenses
ℹ️ About the National Park entrance:
It can be purchased in advance at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar, selecting the Portal Corredor Cóndores. If you visit the park two days in a row, the second day gets a 50% discount.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
It includes a round-trip guided transfer from your hotel in El Calafate to El Chaltén, with an accompanying guide on the bus and scenic stops (Parador La Leona and the Viedma Glacier viewpoint). In El Chaltén you have 5 to 6 hours of free day for self-guided hiking. Lunch is not included (it is optional) and the National Park entrance is paid separately.
Approximately 11 hours. Departure at 8:00 and return to the hotel around 19:00.
The excursion runs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from El Calafate. We recommend booking at least 48 to 72 hours in advance.
No. The entrance is paid on arrival in El Chaltén (Portal Corredor Cóndores). You can buy it at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar.
No. Lunch is optional at a restaurant in El Chaltén (+$30.000 per person). When booking you can add it by checking the "Lunch" box. The day is free, so you can also eat on your own wherever you prefer.
It is advisable to be in good physical condition and to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a backpack. The weather can change quickly.
Yes. There is a free "End in El Chaltén" option: instead of returning to El Calafate we drop you off at the bus terminal (~17:00) so you can stay there. You can bring one small suitcase, backpack or carry-on per person; if you need larger luggage, contact us in advance (it depends on the vehicle).
The excursion operates in light rain or cloudy skies. It is only canceled in case of heavy snowfall. The scenery is just as impressive with clouds!
🆚 Comparison

Chaltén on your own or Full Day with a guide?

Both take you to El Chaltén to hike toward Fitz Roy and return the same day. The difference is whether you want freedom to plan your own day and spend less, or a guide with everything sorted.

🥾 Chaltén Full Day 🏔️ Chaltén Self-Guided Visit
⏱ Duration ~12 hours ~11 hours
🧭 Guide ✅ Guide all day Only on the transfer
🥾 Type Guided trekking Free day (self-guided)
🏔️ In El Chaltén Guided trekking (Laguna Capri / Fitz Roy) Choose your own trail
🍽️ Lunch ✅ Incluido Optional (+$30.000)
🚐 Round-trip transfer ✅ Incluido ✅ Incluido
🏨 End in El Chaltén Optional · free Optional · free
👤 Ideal for First time · you want a guide and everything sorted You've been before · you want freedom and to spend less
💰 Price from $140.000 $110.000
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Which one suits you?

If you already know El Chaltén or want freedom and to spend less → choose the Chaltén Self-Guided Visit. We take you there and back, and in town you plan your own day: pick whatever trail you want, at your own pace. Lunch is optional. More affordable.

If it is your first time in El Chaltén or you want everything sorted → choose the Chaltén Full Day. You go with a guide during the whole hike (Laguna Capri, Fitz Roy viewpoint) and lunch is included. Ideal for enjoying without worrying about anything.

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General information

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DurationApproximately 11 hours
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Departure daysTuesday · Thursday · Saturday
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ScheduleDeparture 8:00 · Return approx. 19:00
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TypeFree day · 5 to 6 hours of self-guided trekking at your own pace
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Requirements and what to bringGood physical condition; warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a backpack
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LuggageYou can bring one small suitcase, backpack or carry-on per person (useful if you choose "End in El Chaltén"). For larger luggage, contact us in advance: it depends on the type of vehicle
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Weather conditionsThe excursion operates in any weather, except heavy snowfall. Fitz Roy with clouds is impressive too!

Meeting point

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Pick-upWe pick you up at your accommodation in El Calafate
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OfficeAv. del Libertador 1080, Piso 1 · El Calafate
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🗺️ Route
Excursion map
🗺️ Route Chaltén Self-Guided Visit — El Calafate → Ruta 40 → El Chaltén (220 km)
📖 Useful guides
Guides for your trip to El Chaltén and El Calafate

Before booking, read our guides to plan your day in the trekking capital.

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