Full Day El Chaltén: Tours, Prices & Schedules

Q: When should I buy the Los Glaciares National Park’s entrance fee?

The entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park can be purchased online, no later than one day before the start of the tour, at https://ventaweb.apn.gob.ar/reserva/inicio using a debit or credit card, or in cash on the day of the tour. If you are visiting the park only for this tour, you should buy the “Portal de acceso Los Cóndores - El Chaltén” ticket. If you plan to visit the park for multiple days, you should buy the “Flexipass Los Glaciares."

Q: Can you go with children to Full Day El Chaltén?

Yes, the Full Day El Chaltén can be an excellent activity to do with children, as long as they are at least 5 years old (minimum age required). The hikes included, such as the climb to the Condors Lookout Point and the visit to Salto del Chorrillo, are low difficulty hikes, making them suitable for children with a basic level of physical activity.

Q: How long does the trip from El Calafate to El Chaltén take on the Full Day El Chaltén?

The journey from El Calafate to El Chaltén takes approximately 3 hours, during which will be able to stop to take photos at panoramic points such as the Hotel La Leona and the Viedma Glacier Lookout Point.

Q: Are there vegetarian or special options for lunch at Full Day El Chaltén?

Yes, lunch at the local restaurant includes special dietary options. It is important to inform in advance about your dietary requirements when booking.

Q: How to book El Chaltén Full Day from El Calafate?

You can book El Chaltén Full Day from El Calafate online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book El Chaltén Full Day from El Calafate?

The tour El Chaltén Full Day from El Calafate can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Take El Chalten Full Day, panoramic tour through main surrounding attractions, like the Condors Lookout and the Salto El Chorrillo. Transport included.

All year round Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

ARS$ 170.000

Duration

10 hours

Schedules

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Includes

Pick up at the hotel (urban area, except accommodations without reception and Airbnb)
Shared transportation
Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Lunch

Does not include

Entrance ticket to Los Glaciares National Park (AR$ 25.000 for residents in Argentina and AR$ 50.000 for non-residents in Argentina, subject to change)

Restrictions

Minimum age required of 5 years old

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Warm clothing
Waterproof clothing
Trekking shoes
Beanie
Hat to protect against the sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Snack
Water

Description

We will pick you up at your accommodation to leave El Calafate, taking the Ruta 40 near the Lake Argentino. With the El Chalten Full Day tour you will cross the Santa Cruz River and then you will arrive to the old La Leona Hotel, where you will make a stop. Then, you will go by the border of the Viedma Lake, whit the Andes as background. In addition, you will make a stop in the Viedma Glacier Lookout Point, from where you will the glacier with the same name, and the Fitz Roy and Torre mountains. After 3 hours, you will reach the mountain village El Chalten.

In the town, you will visit the Centro de Interpretación de Parques Nacionales and from that place you will walk with a guide to the Condors Lookout Point, an ascent of low difficulty of a little more than 1 hour to the lookout from where you can see the mountain range surrounding the Fitz Roy Mountain, with El Chalten in the lower part and the Rio de las Vueltas Valley in the background. After that, you will go to a restaurant to enjoy lunch, so then you start a trip to the northwest to go deep into the valley and make a short walk to the Salto del Chorrillo, small waterfall in the middle of the woods. Then, you will go back to El Calafate, where the activity ends.

*If your accommodation is an Airbnb, we will have to set a meeting point to begin the tour, because the pickup is not made in this kind of places.

Frequently asked questions

When should I buy the Los Glaciares National Park’s entrance fee?

Can you go with children to Full Day El Chaltén?

How long does the trip from El Calafate to El Chaltén take on the Full Day El Chaltén?

Are there vegetarian or special options for lunch at Full Day El Chaltén?

How to book El Chaltén Full Day from El Calafate?

How far in advance should I book El Chaltén Full Day from El Calafate?