El Chalten Trip

Discover why El Chalten is known as Patagonia's hiking capital when you take this trip to the "youngest town in Argentina".

El Chalten Trip

After collecting you in the morning from your hotel in El Calafate, we will head to El Chalten. Our itinerary follows 'Ruta 40', bordering Argentino Lake and crossing over Santa Cruz River. As we drive through Patagonia, we will discuss the experiences of Darwin and Fitz Roy in this area.

We'll stop at the settlement of La Leona along the river of the same name. Here, you can stretch your legs and enjoy a coffee and traditional homemade pastry (not included). We will then proceed along the shorelines of Viedma Lake, taking in the landscapes of the Torre and Fitz Roy mountain ranges.

Upon reaching El Chalten, founded in the 1970s, we will visit the town's Interpretation Centre. Following this, we will travel by minibus to an Operational Base, where you will have free time to enjoy a hike. A map of the trails will be provided along with a picnic comprising two ham and cheese sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a sweet treat, and a bottle of water.

After your free time, we will regroup to begin our return journey to El Calafate, where you will be dropped off.