Extension to El Chalten from El Calafate

Welcome to  El Chalten: A world class trekking destination! 

You will be transferred on a 3 hour trip by bus from El Calafate  to El Chalten. Upon arrival, you will be greeted  by a friendly and experienced guide, who'll transfer you to your chosen hotel. 

El Chaltén is a tiny mountain town located 220km north of El Calafate, in the province of  Santa Cruz. It's situated along the banks of the Río de las Vueltas (The Laps River)and lies within the boundaries of The Glaciers National Park. El Chalten is considered to be Argentina’s youngest town and boasts one of the most incredible settings in the world. The impressive mountain peaks of the Andes vie for your attention, together with ancient glaciers, national lakes and lagoons, and thick green forests, it's no wonder the town attracts so many adventure enthusiasts from all over the world.
El Chalten offers many  outdoor activities like mountain climbing, ice climbing. rafting, fishing and lake cruising.

Have the evening at your leisure and get ready for an amazing trek!!

Today you’ll have the chance of experience an amazing selfguided trek that can be selected from the menu below, you won’t believe your eyes!!!

FULL DAY TREKS MENU

TORRE LAGOON
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 7 hours
Description:  You will hike along the Río Fitz Roy valley to reach the Laguna Torre at the end of the valley. The trail enters the valley of the Fitz Roy river and follows up alongside the stream to its source. At only 15 minutes walk you will access the first viewpoint located at the gorge of the Fitz Roy river which offers an impressive panoramic view of the Cerro Solo, Adela range, Cerro Torre and the Mount Fitz Roy. Across the river canyon lies the Margarita waterfall. You will get as close as non-climbers can get to the mystical Cerro Torre. You will also visit the base camp where climbers wait for the good weather to attempt the climb. 
Distance to cover: 22 km
Elevation: 250 meters

This is a short and easy trek thatCHORRILLO DEL SALTO
Duration: Total round trip time walking on the path 
Difficulty: Low  goes deep into a hillside of Ñire and Lenga forest to a beautiful waterfall of more than 20 metres drop.
This pleasant trek is perfect for a first contact with the natural environment of El Chaltén, you walk through a forest area in a footpath with no difficulty. At the end of the trail a lovely waterfall and its stream invite you to take a break for contemplation at the shelter of the native forest. 

LOS CONDORES AND LAS AGUILAS 
Duration: Total round trip time walking on the path 
Difficulty: Low 
 Here you can enjoy a viewpoint often overflown by condors with spectacular panoramic views of the town and the mountains and another viewpoint where you can admire the Viedma lake and the steppe. As its name indicates, the viewpoint is strategically located for the eventual observation of condors in their frequent flight between the valleys of the De Las Vueltas river and the Fitz Roy river.

PIEDRA DEL FRAILE
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 6 hours
Description: You will be drived to Rio Eléctrico, 12 miles north of El Chaltén. This walk leads through beech forest and riverbeds to Refugio los Troncos, Piedra del Fraile. The place chosen by priest A. D’ Agostini to set camp during his exploration and climbs in the los Troncos, Piedra del Fraile.
Distance to cover: 12 km
Elevation: 135 meters

You will return to your hotel a bit exhausted after your outstanding trek so take your evening to rest and relax.  

El Chalten: Endless nature

Today is at your leisure to enjoy the site.  We strongly suggest the following selfguided treks: 

LAGUNA CAPRI TREK 
Difficulty: Low 
Duration: 4-5 Hours 
Distance to cover: 5 miles 
Description:This beautiful trek takes you to a viewpoint overlooking a lagoon of blue waters surrounded by native forest which you can reach in less than two hours. From here you can see a fantastic view of the Fitz Roy massif. This trail is located inside Los Glaciares National park. 

PLIEGUE TUMBADO
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 7 hours
Description:  You will walk through the little village and pass the Ranger Station where the Visitors Centre that you may visit is located. Pliegue Tumbado is a ridge and a summit that offers views of both Cerro Torre and mount Fitz Roy. It is also a less visited area of the park and it is well worth the effort of the climb.
Distance to cover: 24 km
Elevation: 1000 meters

If you want to experience something different,  you shall discover the amazing Lago del Desierto at your own pace,besides seeing the huge lake, and the beautiful forests and mountains that surround it, you will also have the opportunity to do a hiking route through the Huemul Glacier. 
If you wish to rest,  you can take your book, camera and just enjoy the peace and the pleasing landscape. You won't believe your eyes, so make sure you take plenty of photos!

Come back soon!

After your last sumptuous breakfast, at the scheduled time, you'll be picked up from your hotel to be transferred to El Calafate  airport to board your  next flight.