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

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El Calafate, Argentina
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About this activity

Spend a full day exploring El Chaltén, Argentina's trekking capital, with guided or independent hikes through Los Glaciares National Park. You'll traverse dramatic Andean peaks, glacial lakes, and pristine mountain scenery, all while enjoying hotel transfers and a packed lunch included in the price.

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

  • ✓Multiple trail options suited to different fitness levels within Los Glaciares National Park
  • ✓Stunning views of iconic Andean peaks and turquoise glacial lakes
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from central El Calafate
  • ✓Boxed lunch and non-alcoholic beverages provided
  • ✓Air-conditioned coach transport to and from El Chaltén

Insider tips

  • ★Start early in the day to maximize daylight hours on the trails and avoid afternoon mountain weather shifts
  • ★Bring layers even in summer—mountain temperatures drop quickly and weather can change rapidly
  • ★Choose your trail difficulty in advance; popular options range from 2–4 hour round trips to more strenuous full-day hikes

Good to know

  • •10-hour total duration includes travel time (approximately 3 hours round-trip coach journey from El Calafate)
  • •Actual hiking time depends on trail selection—confirm options with operator before booking
  • •Wear sturdy, broken-in hiking boots and bring sun protection, a windproof jacket, and a reusable water bottle
  • •El Chaltén sits at 2,241 metres elevation; allow time to acclimatise if arriving from lower altitudes

Who it's for

Active hikers seeking day-trip access to world-class mountain trekkingFamilies and mixed-fitness groups wanting flexible trail optionsPhotographers and nature lovers keen on Andean landscapes and glacial sceneryVisitors based in El Calafate wanting to skip self-drive logistics

Best time to visit

October to April offers the most stable weather and longest daylight hours; December–February are peak summer months with warmest temperatures but highest crowds. Avoid winter (June–August) when snow and ice can close trails.

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