Top Things to do in El Chalten
Top 10 Tours in El Chalten, Patagonia
The postcard-perfect landscape of El Chalten sets the scene for some incredible hiking and horseback riding. Trails of varying degrees of difficulty crisscross the national park, winding through beautiful stretches of greenery inhabited by rare birds. Recharge after a long trek with a visit to a local brewery or chocolatier.
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1. Laguna Torre Day Trip from El Chaltén
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tips., Clothing: Waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, sunglasses.
Reviewed By Kaitlyn K
My family spent 10 days in Argentina (5 of them in Patagonia) and our day trek to Laguna de los Tres with Pedro was by far our favorite experience and day. Pedro spent 10 hours with us and became like a friend by the end of the day. He is so passionate about Patagonia and hiking and incredibly knowledgable. His enthusiasm is contagious and made the very difficult hike so much fun and enjoyable. He was very patient with us as we aren't experienced hikers and always set the right expectations for what lied ahead, helping us take breaks at the right points and carving out the best path during the rocky uphill and downward climbs where the rocks are very loose. I fell on the way down and he was so caring and attentive to me to make sure I wasn't hurt. We really felt like we were in great hands. The hike itself is very hard but 10000% worth it to get the beautiful views of Laguna de los Tres. We were lucky and had a sunny/warm day with no winds. I couldn't imagine doing it in the rain and wind. Out of all the guides we had in Argentina, Pedro was by far the best!
2. Calafate Balcony
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The track takes you to marvelous landscapes with an incredible variety of vegetation in high altitudes. Reaching 1050 m over the sea level, our first stop is a natural viewpoint where you will enjoy the most stunning sights of El Calafate and the central part of the Lake Argentino. You will also enjoy sights of the magnificent Andes mountain range at the back and at certaintimes, the area of accumulation of the glaciers, towards Boca Del Diablo, (the narrowest part of the lake, on the road to the Upsala arm).
Inclusions: Local taxes, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By V3155FJlisak
Fun day! The hike was fun and once we were at the top the views were amazing. It was a long drive from El Calafete but our guide was terrific providing a lot of great history and info. The 4x4 part of the excursion was a bit misleading as there was not a true 4x4 adventure as we were expecting (four wheeling) but rather a 40 min ride in a van over some rough terrain to get to the start of the hike. Overall we would do this trip again!
3. Trekking Vespignani Glacier from Punta Sur
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An unforgettable experience, that combines navigation and trekking visiting the northern área of Los Glaciares National Park and the provincial reserve Lago Del Desierto. Discover Vespignani Glacier with differents trekkings options.
Inclusions: Sailing from Punta Sur to Vespignani Reserve vv, Mountain Guide , Sailing from Vespignani Reserve to Punta Sur
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Vanster1512
I did the full trip from chaltan to Ushuaia. It’s a great tour and I had an amazing time. I booked through Argentina discovery but I believe the actual company which runs the tour is Camino abierto. In my group everyone had booked through different companies. Ana who works for Argentina discovery was very helpful. She always replied to my emails promptly. Even when my payment didn’t go and I had to do the transfer just before I left she was very calm and understanding about it. The phone number on their website isn’t correct but the one on Tripadvisor is correct so use that.
4. Module Fitz Roy Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
t allows us, by starting time, to arrive that day to El Chaltén and visit the Laguna de los Tres, wich the base of the Cerro Fitz Roy, staying overnight in the camp at the foot of the hill. The sight of the sunrice will be without a doubt unforgettable. As we do not descend to the town we will be able, the next day, to walk the footpath of the Lagunas Madre a Hija. We will be arriving at the Laguna Torre, wich is the base of the Cerro Torre. Then we will return to El Chaltén, arriving in the afternoon.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Mountain Guide , 1 Night at Camp Full Poincenot
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Vanster1512
I did the full trip from chaltan to Ushuaia. It’s a great tour and I had an amazing time. I booked through Argentina discovery but I believe the actual company which runs the tour is Camino abierto. In my group everyone had booked through different companies. Ana who works for Argentina discovery was very helpful. She always replied to my emails promptly. Even when my payment didn’t go and I had to do the transfer just before I left she was very calm and understanding about it. The phone number on their website isn’t correct but the one on Tripadvisor is correct so use that.
5. Mountain Bike at Estancia Bonanza! The Chalten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
At Estancia Bonanza we have the most beautiful and unique exclusive trails for mountain biking! We have qualified personnel as guides. We offer the possibility of spending a full day. All in the same place!
Inclusions: Mountain Bike TREK r29 model 2020, Approved helmet and gloves, Breakfast in the morning and afternoon snack, according to the shift., Pick up by the hotel, insurance
Exclusions: Lunch, Roasted experience Patagonian lamb, desserts, salads and free drinks., Tips
Reviewed By leahlaysover
Arranging this excursion was simple and easy. We did it the day of, and they were able to fully accommodate us for timing and communication needs. Everyone was not only professional but also hospitable. Once we began the excursion, every detail was thoughtfully attended to: they even matched the horses temperaments to the rider’s experience and personality. We were delightfully surprised by a mid-ride teatime break at the ranch house. They prepared a delectable spread of tortas fritas, a sort of fried dough treat, and toppings. The scenery was unparalleled, and the ride was a good mix of dreamy and engaging. Our bilingual guide, Adrian, was informative about the region and the ranch.
6. Laguna de los Tres Hiking Day Trip from El Chaltén
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 4 reviews
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
Reviewed By stacyswann
Just returned from the most amazing hike to FitzRoy and Cerratorre with Pedro of Patagonia Hikes! The scenery was breathtaking but he was also easygoing and had a great sense of humor including with the kids/teens in the group. A perfect guide all around! Also - Patagonia Hikes itself was easy to book and the staff were accommodating of all our needs. We would recommend this outfit to everyone - highly professional and friendly! If I could give them 10 stars I would!
7. Chalten experience: Lake desert Premium service
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 8 reviews
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
Reviewed By silviapoli
Not worth it, I'm afraid. Too expensive to get to see just one of the glaciers, the Spegazzini one. (The Upsala glacier can only be seen from afar, as it's deemed too risky to approach). The journey was too long and quite uncomfortable (the ferry I took was the Quo Vadis). Too many people travelling. The ferry was 80% full in Covid times, which I found unsensible and irresponsible. We could not choose where to sit or change seats afterwards. The Spegazzini refuge is partly open. You can take a (rather short) walk in the woods, but the café/restaurant/toilet area is (still) closed and looks quite derelict. I've taken other tours in the area (Perito Moreno Glacier/ Canal Beagle/Full day at Chalten) and they were less expensive, better organised and far more enjoyable than this one.
8. 4-Day Hiking Around Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
This hike is your opportunity to cover all main views in Patagonia Argentina! Hike on Perito Moreno Glacier, Laguna de los Tres, Laguna Torre and Lago Electrico in El Chalten area. Hike through our set camps with your light backpack and enjoy and live the Patagonian dream! Camps have latrines, but they are mobile.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Local taxes, National Park fees, All meals during the hike, cook in campsite, domes for dinning (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All Camping gear, sleeping bag as well, Professional guide, Hotel pickup, One-way shared transfer, Certified Mountain Guide
Exclusions: Personal Gear, Meals in El Chaltén or Calafate, Transport to/from El Calafate, Lodging in El Chaltén, Airplane Tickets, Not mentioned in this program, Tips
Reviewed By Kaitlyn K
My family spent 10 days in Argentina (5 of them in Patagonia) and our day trek to Laguna de los Tres with Pedro was by far our favorite experience and day. Pedro spent 10 hours with us and became like a friend by the end of the day. He is so passionate about Patagonia and hiking and incredibly knowledgable. His enthusiasm is contagious and made the very difficult hike so much fun and enjoyable. He was very patient with us as we aren't experienced hikers and always set the right expectations for what lied ahead, helping us take breaks at the right points and carving out the best path during the rocky uphill and downward climbs where the rocks are very loose. I fell on the way down and he was so caring and attentive to me to make sure I wasn't hurt. We really felt like we were in great hands. The hike itself is very hard but 10000% worth it to get the beautiful views of Laguna de los Tres. We were lucky and had a sunny/warm day with no winds. I couldn't imagine doing it in the rain and wind. Out of all the guides we had in Argentina, Pedro was by far the best!
9. Paso del Viento
With this program Patagonia Hikes gives you the possibility of, in alone 3 days and with a moderate technical difficulty, to experience places in which few people have been, and to appreciate from Paso del Viento part of the South Patagonian Ice field, the Viedma Glacier and the Mariano Moreno Cord, all these unique places that are so hard to see in a different and easy way. You don’t need prior experience in mountaineering, but yes a good physical condition, since the ascent to the Paso del Viento presents a considerable ascent.
Inclusions: INCLUDED, English/Spanish speaking certified Mountain Guide., 1 Assistant every 3 people., Equipment for river crossing., 4 season Tents (Mountain Hardwear) and cooking set., Meals during the trip., VHF Radio., GPS., First Aid Kit., Personal Accident insurance., Transfer from Bahía túnel to El Chaltén.
Exclusions: Bus from and to El Calafate., Personal Equipment (boots, backpack, sleeping bag, etc). You can rent this equipment. Let us know if you need any of these items. You get a 30% discount by hiring our services., Additional Porters., Non specified in this program., Tips.
Reviewed By Kaitlyn K
My family spent 10 days in Argentina (5 of them in Patagonia) and our day trek to Laguna de los Tres with Pedro was by far our favorite experience and day. Pedro spent 10 hours with us and became like a friend by the end of the day. He is so passionate about Patagonia and hiking and incredibly knowledgable. His enthusiasm is contagious and made the very difficult hike so much fun and enjoyable. He was very patient with us as we aren't experienced hikers and always set the right expectations for what lied ahead, helping us take breaks at the right points and carving out the best path during the rocky uphill and downward climbs where the rocks are very loose. I fell on the way down and he was so caring and attentive to me to make sure I wasn't hurt. We really felt like we were in great hands. The hike itself is very hard but 10000% worth it to get the beautiful views of Laguna de los Tres. We were lucky and had a sunny/warm day with no winds. I couldn't imagine doing it in the rain and wind. Out of all the guides we had in Argentina, Pedro was by far the best!
10. Cagliero Glacier Ice Trekking from El Chalten
We invite you to go on a very special activity, where we combine trails, rock and ice to live a true mountain experience. Our Trekking tour on the Cagliero Glacier will take you on a full day trip to Los Huemules reserve, one of the most beautiful areas of El Chalten. Together with experienced guides, you will hike along trails in the middle of the forest, until reaching the imposing Cagliero Glacier, where you will have the opportunity to walk on the ice, to reach a stunning viewpoint. Do not miss it!
Inclusions: Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, All necessary equipment
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, National Park fees not included (approx US$15)
Reviewed By adcdiving
Once we have arrived at the terminal of the Solo Patagonia shipping company, there is a lot of activity and dense crowds of people are packed together. First we have to exchange our purchased voucher for boat tickets and afterwards we have to sit down again to pay the entrance to Los Glaciares National Park (800 Argentine Peso per person). At the stroke of 9:00 am the chock-full boat leaves under a bright blue sky for a magnificent trip on the clear and ice-cold water of Lago Argentino. Once we reach full speed, a strong fresh wind can be felt and only the die-hard fans with their thick coat (us!) Remain on deck. We sail along beautiful rugged landscapes with snowy mountain peaks. We can really look at this for hours! After a while we reach a part of the lake where there are huge ice floes that broke off the Upsala glacier. Most blocks of the Upsala glacier have a typical blue color that glows even brighter in the sunlight. We stop for a while at different ice blocks so that everyone has enough opportunity to take the ultimate photo. Then we continue the trip from the Upsala glacier to the impressive Spegazzini glacier where we also get enough time to shoot the necessary fabulous pictures. When we start the return trip to Punta Bandera and take a last look at the Spegazzini glacier from the aft deck, we just see a large ice block breaking off the Spegazzini glacier and splashing into the water. What a wonderful end to this wonderful boat trip to the Upsala and Spegazzini glacier.
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