Full day in El Chaltén: Trekking Pro
| Type of service | Regular |
|---|---|
| Seasons | All year round |
| Type of traveller | Solo traveller, Backpackers |
| Country | Argentina |
| Type of tour | Attractions, Experiences |
| Associated destination | Destinations | Argentina |
| City | El Calafate |
Includes:
- Transfers from/to your hotel in El Chaltén.
- Bilingual Guide.
- Lunch
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
7:30 at 20:00 hs.
13 hours approx.
Itinerary
The full-day excursion in El Chaltén: Trekking Pro is ideal for hiking enthusiasts or those who want to get into it because El Chaltén is popularly known as the National Trekking Capital.
The tour to El Chaltén starts at 7:00 am from your hotel in El Calafate towards the emblematic route 40, a route that will allow you to appreciate different views of Lake Argentino, the Santa Cruz River and the La Leona River. Throughout the tour you will be assisted by a bilingual guide, who will accompany you throughout the ride.
Halfway through the ride, there will be a technical stop at La Leona (historical site), so you can rest and enjoy a hot drink. We will continue along the route and before reaching El Chaltén we will stop at the charming viewpoint of the Viedma Glacier, where you can see part of the Andes Mountains and the emblematic Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
Once in the town of El Chalten, the guide will give you a brief talk about the trekking and check that everything is in order to start the tour. You will continue the trip to the Rio de las Vueltas Valley up to Estancia El Pilar. This is the place where the 6-hour guided trekking starts along the Rio Blanco trail.
On this trail and during the trekking you will be able to appreciate the Piedras Blancas Glacier and the Capri Lagoon as well as the unmissable view of the Fitz Roy mountain. At noon you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a mountain camp, continue the trek accompanied by the mountain guide and at 5 pm you will return to Chalten to finish at your hotel in El Calafate.
Book the full-day tour in El Chaltén: Trekking Pro now and let yourself be taken along the paths that cross the forest to discover the Patagonian landscape from the heart of the mountain!
Notes
- Children policy: The minimum age is 12 years. All children over 12 years old pay the full tour fare.
- Transfer policy: The transfer is included if your hotel is located in the center of El Chaltén.
- Technical Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult. It requires physical effort, it is only recommended for people in good condition and with appropriate clothing to walk in the mountains.
- Health conditions: Not suitable for pregnant women, people suffering from risk diseases, with heart ailments (bypass, stent), and with disabling diseases in relation to motor skills.
- Not included: Entrance to National Park.
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