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Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre seen from El Chaltén, Argentine Patagonia
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EL CHALTÉN
Full Day with Guide

Explore the national capital of trekking with a bilingual guide, lunch and transfer included from El Calafate.

🚌 Transfers included
🧑 Bilingual guide
🍽️ Lunch included
⏱ 12 hours
📅 Tue · Thu · Sat
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Until Sep 30
Oct 1 – Apr 30
🥾 El Chaltén Full Day
Adult—
Child (3-10 years)—
Infant (0-2 years)FREE
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🚌 Round-trip transfer from your hotel 🧑 Professional bilingual guide 🍽️ Restaurant lunch
* Does not include entry to Los Glaciares National Park · See details

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📅 Departures: Tuesday · Thursday · Saturday
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El Chaltén Full Day:
The trekking capital

Full-day tour on which you visit El Chaltén setting out from El Calafate. It includes walks to viewpoints, lunch at a restaurant, a city tour and free time to explore the classic mountain town, always accompanied by a guide. Ideal for those who want to discover Chaltén in a relaxed way, marveling at the views of the iconic Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

The tour begins at 7:30 am with pick-up from your hotel along the legendary Route 40, with a stop at the La Leona Roadhouse and at the Monte Fitz Roy viewpoint to admire the emblematic Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre before reaching the town.

Once in El Chaltén, you will visit the National Park Interpretation Center, do the guided walk to the Cóndores Viewpoint, enjoy lunch at a restaurant, visit the Chorrillo del Salto waterfall and tour the town on a guided city tour, with free time to explore on your own before the return.

🍽️ Included lunch menu
Egg noodles
Cannelloni
Chicken supreme
Guanaco burger
Vegetarian options
Gluten-free option
* Includes 1 non-alcoholic drink · The menu may vary based on daily availability
🗓 Schedule
Tour of the day
7:30
Hotel pick-up
🚌 220 km away with stops along Route 40
La Leona Roadhouse + Fitz Roy Viewpoint
☕ Historic stop and panoramic view of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
Visit to the Interpretation Center
🏘️ Guided walk to the Cóndores Viewpoint
Lunch at a restaurant
🍽️ Full menu included · 1 non-alcoholic drink
Chorrillo del Salto
💧 Waterfall among native forests · easy trail
City tour + Free time in El Chaltén
🏘️ Plaza, Climbers Chapel and historic center
19:00
Return to the hotel
🚌 Return to El Calafate
Included activity

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

📋 Details
What does the excursion include?
  • Round-trip transfers from your accommodation in El Calafate
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish / English) throughout the tour
  • Lunch at a restaurant (varied menu, vegetarian and gluten-free options)
  • Guided walk to the Cóndores Viewpoint
  • Visit to Chorrillo del Salto
  • Stop at La Leona Roadhouse
  • Free time to enjoy El Chaltén at your own pace
  • Ongoing coordination
❌ Not included
  • Entry to Los Glaciares National Park (paid on arrival in El Chaltén · Corredor Cóndores Portal)
  • Additional drinks (1 non-alcoholic drink is included with lunch)
  • Personal expenses
ℹ️ About the National Park entry:
It can be purchased in advance at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar, selecting the Corredor Cóndores Portal. If you visit the park two days in a row, the second day is 50% off.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
It includes round-trip bus transfer from and to your hotel, a professional bilingual guide and restaurant lunch with 1 non-alcoholic drink. It does not include entry to Los Glaciares National Park.
Approximately 12 hours. Departure at 7:30 am, return between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.
The excursion runs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from El Calafate. We recommend booking at least 48 to 72 hours in advance.
No. The entry is paid on arrival in El Chaltén (Corredor Cóndores Portal). You can buy it at ventaweb.apn.gob.ar.
Dress in layers: thermal clothing, fleece and a waterproof jacket. Essential: hat, gloves, trekking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses. The weather can change quickly.
The walks are easy difficulty. Suitable for most people. Those who prefer not to follow the group can explore the town on their own during the free time.
The menu includes noodles, cannelloni, chicken supreme, guanaco burger, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Includes 1 non-alcoholic drink. The menu may vary.
The excursion operates in light rain or cloudy skies. It is only cancelled in case of heavy snowfall. The scenery is just as stunning with clouds!
🆚 Comparison

Full Day to Chaltén with a guide or on your own?

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

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

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

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: choose whatever trail you want at your own pace. Lunch is optional. More affordable.

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General information

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DurationApproximately 12 hours
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Departure daysTuesday · Thursday · Saturday
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ScheduleDeparture 7:30 am · Return approx. 7:00 pm
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DifficultyEasy · Short and accessible walks
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What to bringLayered clothing, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, hat, gloves and sunscreen
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Weather conditionsThe excursion operates in any weather, except heavy snowfall. Fitz Roy with clouds is also stunning!

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
🗺️ El Chaltén Full Day route — El Calafate → Route 40 → El Chaltén (220 km)
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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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