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Tourism Agency specialized in excursions, tours, transfers and hotels in El Calafate, El Chaltén and Ushuaia. Perito Moreno Glacier - Patagonia Argentina

Receptivo Chalten was founded by pioneers at El Chalten. We develop and operate our own products. We are tour operators at Los Glaciares National Park where we run trekking and camping activities, and we are also the developers of the visit to the great Vespignani glacier at Lago del Desierto Natural Reserve. We propose a wide variety of activities to enjoy everthing that El Chalten has to offer.

Located on the Northwest shore of the Argentine Lake on the far of Cristiana’s arm, Estancia Cristina is located in a unique corner in Los Glaciares National Park. Founded in 1941 by Joseph P. Masters and his wife, this stunning place still maintains its essence, keeping the history of this family alive, that with great effort and perseverance, made this lonely and inhospitable place a small paradise a home. This full day program grants alternatives to those who prefer a quiet afternoon of walk and history as well as those who are into adventure with trekking and 4x4 wheel drive rides.

4x4 - Horseback Ride - ZIP LINE- TREKKING Nature and adventure in Estancia Alice, El Calafate The Frias Mount, 1095 mt high, is located in the middle of a valley, offering unique views of the Argentino Lake and Andes Mountains: to the South, the “Cordon de los Cristales” and “Torres del Paine” (Chile’s National Park); to the West, Magallanes and Avellaneda peninsulas, and to the North, Fitz Roy Mount. Also, potencial wildlife viewing. Located in “Estancia Alice” (ranch), 23 kms West of El Calafate, heading to the same direction as the Perito Moreno Glacier, the Mount Frias is a great opportunity to enjoy regional wild fauna and flora, as well as typical estancia animals. Besides the characteristic shrub of Patangonian steppe, a lenga forest in the East slope of the mount can be appreciated. In the Estancia we offer 4 guided activities (4x4 – Trekking – Zip Line– Horseback riding). Although each of them has a particular circuit in the mount, they are carried out simultaneously by each guide and his group, allowing them to do differents activities and joining them together in the ranch, before returning to town. The morning trip offers the possibility (optional) to enjoy a traditional barbecue (Argentinian asado) with grilled vegetables, cooked in clay ovens. Otherwise, midday (12:00) and afternoon (15:30) trips offers fast-food service and drinks (not included) available in the ranch of the estancia, where passengers relax and end enjoy the surroundings before returning to El Calafate. THE 4x4 CIRCUIT We start the 4x4 trip from the farm gate ascending the Mount Frias, for trails with views of the main body of the Argentino Lake. After twenty minutes we stop in the first viewing point at 450 meters, watching at the Centinela river valley. We continue rising to the second viewing point at 1030 meters with incredible views of Torres del Paine, Southern and Northern channels of the Argentino Lake, the highest picks of the Andes mountain chain and the Fitz Roy mount, if the weather allows us. We continue the 4x4 adventure descending the Frias Mount trought the lengas forest in the east slope of the mount, finishing in the Quincho (country restaurant) of the estancia Alice main house where we’ll have meals before returning back to El Calafate. THE TREKKING / HORSEBACK RIDING CIRCUIT Whatever your age or level of riding is, you’ll enjoy this excursion. Beginners can experience a leisurely walk with our experienced guides. At the ranch you will meet your guide, who will explain some basic trail riding guidelines. The wide, well – sheltered trail leads you along the valley to the Frias. And is considered easy to moderate for trekking enthusiasts. We start the trekking or horseback riding going up to the Frias Mount, taking differents trails with your guides. After 30’ you can enjoy the valley of Centinela River and the Torres del Paine (Chile National Park ). There is potencial wildlife viewing (guanacos, hares, foxes-, armadillos and skunks), and cattle hill. Following the trail, it is possible to admire fantastic landscapes of Argentino Lake and the valley of Estancia Anita. After that, the group return to the main house of Estancia (Quincho). FLYING FOX / ZIP-LINE/ ZIP-WIRE / AERIAL RUNWAY / DEATH SLIDE / TYROLEAN CROSSING: “Consists of a pulley suspended on two cables mounted on an incline. It is designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable by holding on harnesses through polleys. The users are phisically attached to the cable by wearing a harness which it is hooked to a removible trolley. A Helmet is required among other security devices such as harness” DESCRIPTION OF FLYING FOX EXCURSION Once we have arrived in the Ranch we will provide you the necessary gear to be ready to enjoy an amazing adventure under the highest security conditions. After an instructive explanation, we depart in direction to the Southern slope of Frias mount where the launch pad is placed, at 1680 feet altitude (part of a trail is done by 4x4 and the rest it is done on foot). We check out again all the equipment and we get ready to cross the 1410 feet of cable. During the cross you will be able to enjoy an amazing view of the Payne Towers, the CENTINELA Valley, ROCA Lake, Southern arm of Argentino Lake… After crossing, we reach a last platform from where we start walking the way back to the ranch.

Mundo austral SRL is a travel agency with more than 15 years working in the touristic market in patagonia austral. We are a small big company from Calafate set up by pioneers of the region, with the advantage of knowing better the region. We operate the hole year offering all the touristic alternatives from this place.

Inside the “Estancia Huyliche” we find the Huyliche Hill, 10 minutes away from El Calafate, which allows access our 4 x 4 Land Rovers to "Balcones de El Calafate" a scenic spot 900 meters over sea level. From “Balcones de El Calafate” you will see Argentino’s Lake, El Calafate city, Mount Fitz Roy and Torre and the rising of Perito Moreno Glacier. On the route you'll visit a site consisting of sedimentary rock from the late Cretaceous period, petrified wood chips, shark teeth, ma-rine oysters and fossilized bones from that age, giving the trip an extra value. On the way we'll make 4 stops to enjoy 3 viewpoints and "El refugio." Here we'll offer lunch or afternoon service. The stops are a very good opportunity to take pictures of the landscape and eventually enjoy the appearance of condors, eagles, guanacos and foxes. Before reaching our final stop, there is an optional 15-20 minutes hike between high rocks and vegetation heading to view point of the Moyano valley.

Mil Outdoor invites you to live the experience of visiting millenarian places in its Calafate Mountain Park, with views to Lake Argentino and the mountain range. The programs are developed in Mount Huyliche at 1,050 meters o.s.l., offering summer and winter activities for all ages, with diverse difficulty levels. During winter the Calafate Mountain Park works as a Snow Park being a perfect place to learn and improve the ski skills, to make trips on snowmobiles or simply have fun sliding with our tubing. For summer season, offers our highlight and classic ‘Balcón de Calafate’ excursion in their TREKKER 4 × 4 vehicles, with the possibility of adding a ride on ATVs to know more corners of the Mt. Huyliche.

Based at El Calafate, since year 2001 our company offers transfers and tours to El Chalten, Torres del Paine and Puerto Natales among other destinations. Our fleet has 20 vehicles including vans, minibuses, buses and Overland 4x4 Trucks. Actually our main clients are local whosaler agencies who which we sell to hundreds of Viator tourist. Now, we would like to cooperate directly with Viator.

We operate with Legajo n ° 17.627 evyt SALUM TOUR & TRAVEL of the Ministry of Tourism of the Nation, Daniel Salum, Professional in Travel Agencies since 1982 has a vast experience of more than 35 years in the receptive tourism of Argentina. . Do not hesitate to know our proposal The Choice of your next destination is in your hands.

Chalten travel more than 20 years in the area, we have a new fleet of cars to rent, you can also book with us all excursions in Calafate and El Chalten, in addition to hostels and hotels, we are in our offices at El Calafate airport , whatsapp +5491159421552