Top Tours & Activities in El Chaltén

A fantastic trek to access a 360° viewpoint, through a picturesque, little-traveled trail in the national park. Accompanied by a mountain guide, you will appreciate the valleys of Cerro Fitz Roy and Torre, the Patagonian steppe and the vast Lake Viedma. An unforgettable Patagonian postcard view! If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!

If you want to experience a different kind of kayaking, we invite you to discover the Rio de las Vueltas. This activity offers the opportunity to connect with nature from the water, away from crowded trails. Explore the views of Mount Fitz Roy, the Rio de las Vueltas valley, and the Andean forest from a completely unique and different perspective. Once equipped with technical equipment (wetsuit, boots, vest, helmet, and paddle), a vehicle will take us 21 km along RP 41 to the Laguna Condor viewpoint. After a safety briefing by the guides, we will begin the descent down the Rio de las Vueltas. During the trip, we will spot native fauna while contemplating the scenic beauty of Mount Fitz Roy and its satellite peaks, and we will enjoy a country brunch surrounded by nature.

This 2-day trek offers the possibility of enjoying the most amazing views of Patagonia's most iconic massifs: Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre as you camp for one night in the wild. You will get a close view of Fitz Roy and its glaciers from Laguna de los Tres viewpoint. Then, from Laguna Torre you can see Cerro Torre, Grande Glacier and Las Adelas. The set camp allows you to hike with no weight in your pack and you will have a comfortable dome to give you a good space for chilling with your new friends.

Really get an alpine experience crossing the wide Electric River Valley. Explore the successive frontal moraines of ancient glaciers and relive the history of modeling these unique landscapes. Enjoy the peace and silence of a journey away from the masses. Take in one of the closest views of the north face of the massif.

2 days surrounded by the best of Los Glaciares National Park, pushing your limits and allowing to sabor best view of Mount Fitz Roy from Madsen´s summit. Second day we will explore Madre e hija & Torre Lagoons, crossing valleys through main viewpoints in the Park.

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.

Rafting is an activity that mixes adventure, emotion and adrenaline. The Rio de las Vueltas offers an ideal setting for this activity. In its first section, the calm waters of the river allow us to connect with nature and contemplate the beauty of the landscape framed by the imposing Cerro Fitz Roy and its satellite needles, in addition to eventually being able to see local fauna and birds. After having covered approximately 5 kms we cross the first rapid, which the guides call "Portage", after that first rapid begins a succession of rapids of approximately 10 kms, which will cause a lot of adrenaline, fun and will give you the right dose of adventure to an experience that will awaken all your senses and will make you experience Patagonia from a completely different perspective.

Enjoy the southernmost rafting in Patagonia Argentina. An activity that mixes adventure, emotion and adrenaline. The Rio de las Vueltas offers an ideal setting for this activity. In its first section, the calm waters of the river allow us to connect with nature and contemplate the beauty of the landscape framed by the imposing Cerro Fitz Roy and its satellite needles, in addition to eventually being able to see local fauna and birds. After having covered approximately 5 kms we cross the first rapid, which the guides call "Portage", after that first rapid begins a succession of rapids of approximately 10 kms, which will cause a lot of adrenaline, fun and will give you the right dose of adventure to an experience that will awaken all your senses and will make you experience Patagonia from a completely different perspective.

Step into the wild on a moderate-difficulty hike to take in the impressive views of Piedras Blancas Glacier, the imposing Fitz Roy Mountain and Laguna de los Tres, accompanied by a mountain guide. The ideal route to visit unforgettable El Chalten! Glaciers, lakes, rivers and forests will guide you around this beautiful destination, which remains one of the hidden gems of southern Argentina. The landscapes will take your breath away! If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!

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.

We will ride the horses for approximately 2 hours through the most remote corners of the ranch, enjoying the nature that surrounds us, we will cross forests of ñires and lengas, streams and the mountain ranges of the place, from where we will be able to observe the best panoramic views. Two daily shifts, morning and afternoon, with the option of lunch or dinner. Hours are adjusted according to the time of year.

We offer an alternative to the classic touristic sites combining trekking, climbing, a bit of an adrenaline rush with our surprise zipline at the end of the activity plus a wonderful and unique view point to the Fitz Roy mountain. The excursion includes equipment and the safety of going with a certificate guide on your way up. Hopefully you can try it soon!

If there is something that represents Patagonian rural life, it is its gastronomy. In Bonanza you can enjoy our exquisite Patagonian lamb roast to the stake and the traditional Curanto al hoyo. If you want to know our culture from end to end, this is an experience that you can’t let go! Starting from the town we will travel 12 km of route 41 also known as the Scenic Route of National Sovereignty of the Senda del Huemul, bordering the entire route of the Rio de Las Vueltas, we will reach the suspension bridge that crosses it, which we will cross walking. There, where the local guide awaits, who will conclude the transfer in a 4×4 vehicle until arriving at “EL ESTABLO” of the estancia.

Our company has 24 years experience as a travel and transportation agency at Southern Patagonia (Argentina & Chile). We have an important fleet of more than 20 vehicles that allows to provide a comfortable and safe service both during summer or winter as we have our 4x4 Overland trucks. We have 24/7 operational office down town Calafate and down town Chalten taking extremely care of all of our passengers, making sure everyone gets to their destination on time.

Explore the best of El Chalten at your own pace in just 2 days! Avoid the need for advanced planning, we will take care of logistics. We will provide all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and will include overnight camping accommodation so that you can tick off several of the region’s top sights, including Laguna de los Tres and Monte Fitz Roy. Enjoy an immersive experience of nature and benefit from the insights and supervision of our staff who will provide the necessary information and everything you may need to explore one of the most beautiful regions of Argentine Patagonia on your own!! *Avoid hidden costs with meals and accommodation included as per itinerary *Travel to the departure point with ease via shared transfer *Absorb views of scenic highlights, such as Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre

We are climbing experts in the area since 2009. Experience an outdoor bouldering day on the amazing granite boulders around El Chalten with local and experienced climbers.

Being located in the desert lake reserve and being a private property, this product offers a unique experience with very few people and in a place that is preserved in its natural state.

This amazing trek is specially made for intermediate hikers to get you to see the most amazing corners of Los Glaciares National Park With all the main points covered you will get off the trail to the amazing views of the Southern Patagonean Ice Field. Non technical skills required. Good Physical Condition. Camps are all arranged, so you wont have to carry any gear, just lunch boxes and personal gear.

Step into the wild on a moderate-difficulty hike to take in the impressive views of the imposing Torre Mountain and Lagoon, accompanied by a mountain guide. A classic and not to be missed walk in El Chaltén. This tour will allow you to take in the impressive views of the Torre massif, the Adela range, Mount Solo and their respective glaciers. The footpath will take us through a wide range of landscapes, Glaciers, lakes, rivers and forests will guide you around this beautiful destination, which remains one of the hidden gems of southern Argentina. We stop at great panoramic spots and visit famous base camps that are used by famous climbers. The landscapes will take your breath away! If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!

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.

Door-to-Door service. We drop you off at El Calafate Airport for your check in, or your hotel in El Calafate

Your 8-day trek will take you to the Southern Ice field as you will circle both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre mountains and walk off Paso del Viento. Some previous mountain experience is required, but no technical skills in crampons and snowshoes is needed. You also need an excellent physical condition and hiking skills to face long hiking days, steep paths and heavy backpacks. Your tour includes meals, a professional mountain guide and some equipment.

Door-to-Door service. We drop you off at El Calafate Airport for your check in, or your hotel in El Calafate Incredible views of lakes Argentino and Viedma, Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, local fauna. 20-minute stop at Parador La Leona, to enjoy a break and visit the (free) museum -fossils and history, including Casimiro Ferrari's L'Arani Di Lecco