El Chalten Full Day Trekking
El Chalten Full Day Trekking
El Chalten Full Day Trekking
El Chalten Full Day Trekking
El Chalten Full Day Trekking
El Chalten Full Day Trekking
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El Chalten Full-Day from El Calafate with Lunch

El Calafate, Argentina
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About this activity

A full-day guided excursion from El Calafate to El Chaltén, Argentina's trekking capital, featuring multiple hiking routes through Los Glaciares National Park with views of dramatic Andean peaks and glacier-fed lakes. Transport, lunch, and beverages are included, making it an all-in-one adventure ideal for hikers of varying abilities.

Enjoy a range of hiking trails (independently or guided) within this scenic area: El Chalten, named the National Capital of Trekking, thanks to its numerous trails that run through the Los Glaciares National Park, where you can observe important hills of the Andes mountain range and lakes formed by melting snow.

You will be transported by an air-conditioned coach and hotel pickup/drop-off is available for centrally located El Calafate hotels. A boxed lunch and nonalcoholic beverages are also included on this full-day tour to help fuel your adventure.



Highlights

  • ✓Hike scenic trails in Los Glaciares National Park with panoramic Andean mountain views
  • ✓Choice of multiple routes suited to different fitness levels and time constraints
  • ✓Glacier-fed lakes and alpine scenery in the trekking capital of Argentina
  • ✓Round-trip air-conditioned coach transport from El Calafate with hotel pickup
  • ✓Boxed lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included throughout the day

Insider tips

  • ★Arrive in El Chaltén early morning to maximize daylight hours on the trails and avoid afternoon wind
  • ★Layer your clothing—mountain weather changes rapidly; bring a windproof jacket even in summer
  • ★Start with shorter trails if you're acclimatizing to altitude; the town sits at elevation with more exposed higher routes
  • ★Bring sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)—UV exposure is intense at altitude and near reflective snow/ice

Good to know

  • •Hotel pickup available from centrally located El Calafate accommodations; confirm your hotel location with operator
  • •Wear sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support and grip for rocky, uneven terrain
  • •Total duration is 10 hours including transport, hiking time, and lunch breaks
  • •Non-alcoholic beverages provided; bring a refillable water bottle for the hike
  • •Routes vary in difficulty and duration—confirm your preferred trail difficulty with the operator when booking

Who it's for

Active hikers seeking multiple trail options in a single dayNature and mountain scenery enthusiastsVisitors based in El Calafate wanting a day excursion with logistics handledGroups with mixed fitness levels (varied trail choices available)

Best time to visit

Visit during the Argentine summer months (December–February) for longest daylight, stable weather, and fully accessible trails. Early morning departures maximize hiking time before afternoon wind and weather shifts.

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