From El Calafate: Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén – Santa Cruz, Argentina

EXPERIENCE

Discover the National Capital of Trekking on a private or shared guided day trip from El Calafate El Chaltén. Let yourself be amazed by this mountain town as you discover incredible landscapes and walk part of its trails.

Start the morning with pickup from your hotel in El Calafate. Relax on the trip to the town of El Chaltén which is 220 km from El Calafate. Cross the Santa Cruz River and make a rest stop for a few minutes at Estancia La Leona where you can buy homemade cakes and a hot drink.
Continue to El Chaltén, bordering Lake Viedma with its homonymous glacier. Take in stunning views of Cerro Chaltén (also known as Fitz Roy) and Torre on clear days, as well as the Viedma Glacier with its impressive icebergs.

Upon arrival at Chaltén, have 5 hours to explore and enjoy this small mountain town. Enjoy a 700-meter guided walk to the Mirador de Los Cóndores viewpoint and visit the Chorrillo del Salto with a 300-meter walk over flat terrain.

To return, meet at a previously arranged meeting point for the drive back to El Calafate, arriving at approximately 8 PM.

HIGHLIGHTS

Hike along nature trails starting from El Calafate, the National Capital of Trekking
Marvel at the natural beauty from the famous Route 40
Surprise yourself with the breathtaking views at Cerro Fitz Roy

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