El Chaltén, Argentina's trekking capital
Immersed in untouched nature, all your senses come alive.
Walk along trails through magical forests,
and at every viewpoint stop to take in mountains and glaciers you'll never forget.
Your body recharges with energy and pure mountain air.
You're in El Chaltén, where your spirit is renewed forever.
The most popular services
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Where to sleep
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Contact the hostsExcursions
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Explore the excursionsBuses
To and from the airport or the city of El Calafate, there are at least two daily bus services, all year round!
Current schedules and faresPrivate transfers
Move to or from the airport or anywhere else, on the exact day and time you need.
Choose and book your transferWhere to eat
From bars to gourmet restaurants, there are options for every taste and budget.
Where to eat and drinkEquipment rental
You don't need to bring everything in your luggage — you can rent whatever you need for your activities.
Rent equipment and clothingWhat to do in El Chaltén?
El Chaltén is Argentina's Trekking Capital. In this stunning natural setting you have many different options for walking, climbing, and going on excursions or outings. The excitement starts long before you arrive, as you catch your first distant glimpse of the mountains and glaciers that make this corner of Patagonia unique.
Self-guided treks
Most treks don't require previous hiking experience in the mountains. Every trail leads to a viewpoint with spectacular panoramic views!
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Excursions
Local adventure specialists offer a range of activities that will take you to places you couldn't reach any other way.
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Missing some equipment?
You can rent or buy mountain gear in El Chaltén rental shops.
Featured excursions
Aventura Viedma
Boat tour to the imposing Viedma Glacier, including a short and easy walk to a spectacular panoramic viewpoint.
4 hours
See excursionFoodie Tour
More than just a tasting tour, it’s an intimate encounter with the culture, creativity, and community that define life at the foot of Fitz Roy.
3 hours
See excursionFishing Excursion
Fly-fishing and full-day spinning excursion at Lago Del Desierto and the De las Vueltas river.
10 hours
See excursionIce Trek Glaciar Neumeyer
Discover virgin terrain, climb the rock through via ferrata and explore a high mountain glacier.
full day
See excursionBonanza Mountain Bike
Pedal through forests and mountain streams, enjoying stunning views of the Del Bosque range and the Fitz Roy massif.
4 hours
See excursionFull Day Laguna De los Tres
Visit one of the most desired natural attractions in Patagonia with this excursion that begins and ends in El Calafate.
full day
See excursionChaltén Kayak
A row that runs through De las Vueltas river valley immersed in an impressive landscape of mountains and glaciers.
6 hours
See excursionKayak in Lago del Desierto
Row in this fantastic lake of turquoise waters surrounded by native forest and wonderful views of the hills and glaciers.
2.30 hours
See excursionOVO Night
The adventure of a lifetime! Spend the night in a capsule suspended 270 meters high, enjoying snacks, dinner, and breakfast.
two days
See excursionLa Leona Petrified Forest
Explore a stunning reservoir of petrified trunks and fossil bones in an impressive eroded landscape.
8 hours
See excursionVia Ferrata of the Canyon
Combines safely rock climbing, climbing and walking, intended for those with no mountaineering experience.
half day
See excursionOVO Visit
Half-day excursion combining trekking + via ferrata, a snack and a visit to capsules suspended almost 300 meters high.
Half day
See excursionChaltén Rafting
Paddle for 16 kilometers through a succession of rapids in the Río de las Vueltas, with impressive views and lots of adrenaline!
3 hours
See excursionAutumn Photo Tours
Live the ultimate photography experience in El Chaltén. Custom Private and Group tours available.
From 4 days
See excursionBonanza horseback riding
Cross the native forest and ford streams to the most remote corners of the Estancia mounted on your horse.
4 hours
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Flights
Daily flights arrive at Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 200 km from El Chaltén and 15 km from El Calafate.
Buses and regular shuttles
They come and go from El Calafate 365 days a year.
Private transfers and rent-a-car
From the airport or from El Calafate.
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