Top 10 Day Trips from in El Chalten, Patagonia

Our day starts at 7:45am as we depart from El Calafate and head along the famous Route 40. This iconic highway goes along the Argentino Lake up to the La Leona River. Passing the 'Cañadón La Leona' we will arrive to the ancient route hotel "La Leona". It is here where you will be able to have a break for coffee and cakes. Once the break is over we will continue along the Lake Viedma, from here we can take in the magical views of glaciers,

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation from El Calafate, English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide, Visit of El Chaltén Interpretation Centre, Self guide tour to the valley of the De las Vueltas River and the Lake of the Desert, Optional self guided hike to Lake and Glacier Huemul, Lunch box

Exclusions: Coffee at La Leona, Gratuities

Enjoy the Perito Moreno Glacier in the front row will leave you amazed by the ice giant and the landscape that accompanies it. It is a trip that you can enjoy in the front row. from 06:00 am, to go to the border crossing Don Guillerno river, Cerro Castillo, where customs processing and migration is carried out to move from Chile to Argentina. On the way we will arrive at the slope of Miguez, at approximately 11:00, it is possible to appreciate a beautiful view of Lake Argentino and Mount Fitz Roy. Upon arrival at El Calafate, we have 10 minutes so that passengers can rest from the trip either by having coffee or using toilets. We continue traveling for approximately 1 hour and a half to reach Los Glaciares National Park. The entry per person. Passengers will have the option of navigating the Lake Argentino by catamaran, approaching in front of the Glacier it is possible to observe the constant landslides of ice over 70 meters high.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tourist Guide from El Calafate

Exclusions: Feeding, Tickets to Los Glaciares Park (AR $ 800)

We will start at 9 in the morning with the pick up from the hotels in El Calafate. Finished the same, we will undertake a trip to the town of El Chaltén (National Capital of Trekking) 220 km from El Calafate. On our way, we will cross the Santa Cruz River, and we will stop for a few minutes at Estancia La Leona, next to the homonymous river. We will continue on our way to El Chaltén, bordering Lake Viedma. Upon reaching El Chaltén, we will have 5 hours to enjoy this small mountain town (if you choose the option with lunch or lunch, read the details). To tour the place, we have 2 options: - Enabled all year: Visit the Mirador de los Cóndores and Chorrillo del Salto Accompanied by the guide. - From September to April - (Subject to weather conditions): do part of the trail to Fitz Roy, reaching the Laguna Capri (self-guided trail of 8 km round trip). To return, we will all meet at a previously set meeting point.

Inclusions: Round trip transfer from your central hotel in El Calafate., Spanish / English guide, From September to April, we will deliver a meal to have lunch where you want. From the end of April to September, we will have lunch in a restaurant (drinks not included)., Along with the lunch box, a non-alcoholic drink will be awarded to each passenger.

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Laguna de los Tres, on the Fitz Roy Valley, is an amazing viewpoint of Mount Fitz Roy and its glaciers. This classic and demanding hike will amaze you with its beauty and surroundings. Join this full day trip and get ready to hike around Laguna de los Tres with a small-group and a professional English-Speaking guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, One-way shared transfer, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

A unique excursion, where you can enjoy one of the most rugged areas of the Patagonia. It is an unforgettable tour in which you can enjoy nature with "the five senses. "This is a different option in which we can interpret nature, take many photos, visit historical sites, observe wildlife, sail on a lake, and hike one of the most beautiful forests in the region. We will also enjoy a "Picada Argentina" (mix of different cheeses, meat, olives and bread) with some of the best products from Argentina, and of course, we will enjoy a good wine.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Trekking Guide, Lunch: Argentine Picada complete with drinks, Afternoon tea: coffee, tea, mate with cookies and sweet sandwiches., Entrances to private property., Trekking poles, maps, flora and fauna guides., Transportation: According to the size of the group, the vehicle can be 4 × 4 in a PRIVATE service.

Exclusions: Tickets to the Glacier National Park, Minimum 2 people to make a reservation, Minimum age 8 years

The excursion begins at 7 hs from El Calafate. We take the mythic Route 40, that goes along the Argentino Lake up to La Leona river. We will pass by the canyon with the same name “Cañadón La Leona” and after 1.15 h ride we will arrive to the ancient route hotel "La Leona", almost a museum of the Route 40, where you can have coffee and cakes. Our trip continues along the Lake Viedma, from where we will have magical views of glaciers, hidden lakes and the overpowering presence of the Mount Fitz Roy. After arriving at Chalten we continue our ridelago del desierto taking the route that borders the Rio de las Vueltas taking us deeper into the Lengas and Nires forest. The road ends after one hour ride and 37 kms up to the North arriving at Lago del Desierto. From the pier Punta Sur we'll take a 40 minute boat ride to the natural reserve Vespignani from there areoptional hikes to read the best miradors of Vespignani Glacier and the north face of Mount Fitz Roy.

Inclusions: COMPLETE BOX LUNCH, BOAT NAVIGATION THROUGH THE LAGO DEL DESIERTO

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- This is an excursion carried out by a travel agency duly authorized by the Secretary of Tourism of the Argentine Nation and by the Administration of National Parks of Argentina. This is not a simple transfer. - An excellent combination of recognition activities, hiking and exploration - Assistance from our guide authorized by the Secretary of Tourism of the Argentine Nation and by the Administration of National Parks of Argentina during the trip from Calafate to Chalten - Our vehicle makes stops in the best viewpoints - Excellent opportunity to meet the Chalten town, its bars and breweries - Pick up and drop off is from your hotel at El Calafate. - Optional FREE DEFERRED TRANSFER from Chalten to El Calafate. Only condition: must inform the date of your return to Calafate on the original booking. Departing our from Chalten is 5 pm. - We are Southroad, a company with 18 years experience of Full day tours from Calafate to Chalten & Torres del Paine.

Inclusions: BOX LUNCH, VISIT TO INTERPRETATION CENTER TO EL CHALTEN

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It starts at 7:30 am in the morning from Calafate, bordering the Argentino Lake, we will cross the Santa Cruz River, then we will continue to the La Leona River, until we arrive after 1 hour 15 minutes, to the old Paso La Leona route hotel , where you can have coffee with homemade cakes, we will continue along Lake Viedma with the Andes Mountains in the background. We will stop at the Viedma Glacier viewpoint from where you can see a beautiful panoramic view of the Glacier, the Cordillera and the emblematic Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. We will arrive at the mountain village of El Chaltén Once they arrive at Pudú Lodge, passengers will be transferred to another vehicle that will travel along the Cañadón del Río de las Vueltas, on the way. Passengers can walk along the shores of the Desert Lake looking for a nice place to have lunch or they can choose for doing the walk to the Lake and Huemul Glacier. Around 4 pm the return to El Chaltén begins

Inclusions: Pick up Hotels in Calafate and drop off, Vianda is provided to consume during the walk., This is an exclusive expedition that starts at 7:30 a.m. with a guide, Navigation in Desert Lake., Disembark at Vespignani and Trekk Reserve 45 minutes to the base of the Glacier., IMPORTANT: attach passport data for EACH PASSENGER

Exclusions: It operates only from October to April, This tour is subject to availability at the time you make your reservation

This is the main trekking in the area, and one of the most beautiful in the area, as it leads us to the foot of the mythical Mount Fitz Roy.  The view of the Fitz Roy Massif, the lagoon and its glaciers, is spectacular. A few meters away, you can also discover a very good view of the Laguna Sucia.

Inclusions: Transfers from El Chaltén, Professional guide

Exclusions: Meals or drinks

The program begins with the pick-up at the Hotels in El Calafate, after traveling 220 km at 11h we will arrive at our destination. Between 11 am and 3 pm free time is available to tour the national trekking capital. At 3 pm passengers meet and the development of the activity will be explained. The required technical equipment will be provided to each passenger: Once the passengers are equipped, the guide will give a talk about technique and safety of the activity, embark and start the activity in the water. The first area consists of four kilometers of calm waters with the Fitz Roy behind us; Ideal area to get acquainted with the raft, the river and practice the necessary rowing techniques. The second zone is that of the canyon. Once the initial rapid is avoided, we will find a succession of fun and exciting rapids for 8 km. We finished the descent with an area of 2 kms of calm waters.

Inclusions: Pick up to the hotels located in calafate and drop off, Transfer from Calafate to Chaltén., The required technical equipment will be provided to each passenger, Duration of the Rafting excursion: 2 hours., Equipment included: Thermal suit, waterproof suit, boots, life jacket and helmet., Between 11 am and 3 pm free time to tour the national capital of trekking., Supervising expert will accompany you throughout the rafting odyssey, It includes Box Lunch., talk about technique and activity safety, IMPORTANT: attach passport data for EACH PASSENGER

Exclusions:  Minimum age 12 years., Children between 12 and 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian., Minimum passengers to confirm departure: 3 (three), Maximum passenger capacity per descent: 15 (fifteen), Maximum capacity per raft 8 pax, This tour is subject to availability when booking.