Price:
ARS$ 135.000 per person.
El Chaltén Trek
4.9 / 5+100 reviews
El Chaltén Trek
4.9 / 5+100 reviews
September to April
If you cancel your reservation up to 3 days before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 3 days before the beginning of the activiity.
Day trip from El Calafate to El Chaltén with self-guided hiking: choose your trail and enjoy viewpoints of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
Duration:
12 hours and a half
Times:
07:30 am to 08:00 pm
Duration:
12 hours and a half.
Times:
07:30 am to 08:00 pm
Included:
- Pick up at the hotel (urban area, except accommodations without reception and Airbnb)
- Shared transportation
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- Box lunch
Not included:
- Entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park (AR$ 45.000 per person, subject to change)
- Guided hikes
Restrictions:
- Minimum age required of 3 years old
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
- Subject to weather conditions
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
- 3 days
What to bring:
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof clothing
- Trekking shoes
- Beanie
- Hat to protect against the sun
Descripción
Price
- Adult: AR$ 135.000 per person.
- Child (age 3 to 11): AR$ 113.400 per person.
We’ll leave El Calafate early in the morning and take Route 40, driving along Lake Argentino to Hotel La Leona, where you’ll stop for a snack. Then you’ll continue on, and start spotting Fitz Roy on the way to El Chaltén. Once there, you’ll receive your box lunch and be taken to the trailhead to begin your self-guided hike on marked trails (you can do only one during the time of the activity):
- Laguna Capri: 6 km, 2 hours, easy.
- Lago Torre: 12 km, 4 hours, moderate.
- Camping Poincenot: 11 km, 4 hours, moderate.
- Chorrillo del Salto: 4 km, 1.5 hours, easy.
- Pliegue Tumbado: 11 km, 5 hours, challenging.
- Glaciar Torre: 7 km, 2 hours, moderate.
During the time available, you can visit one of the different scenic viewpoints that offer outstanding views of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Afterward, we’ll return to El Chaltén to begin the trip back to El Calafate.
Important notes
- You can choose which trek you’ll do when you board the vehicle.
- Any of the trails are subject to availability on the day of the tour.
- This tour does not include the hike to Laguna de los Tres (the classic Fitz Roy viewpoint) amongst the trek possibilities.
- If you’re staying at an Airbnb, pickup is not door-to-door: we’ll coordinate a meeting point to start the tour.
- Between May and September, some trails can be very difficult due to the weather, trail conditions, and fewer daylight hours.
- In the middle of winter, it’s recommended to wear proper warm clothing and snow footwear to hike the trails, even to Laguna Capri.
- In addition, the National Park may require trekking poles and crampons depending on the day’s conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, although the trails have a medium difficulty level, you don't need to be an expert in trekking, but you should be in good physical condition.
The box lunch includes a snack, a sandwich, fruit, and a beverage. It's ideal for enjoying during the trek.
Yes, but it is recommended that they have hiking experience and be in good physical condition due to the medium difficulty of the trails.
You have to buy the entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park the same day of the tour with credit card or in cash, according to the route you choose that day
- To book El Chaltén Trek, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
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ARS$135.000