El Chaltén
El Chalten is a small trekking town in Los Glaciares National Park. From El Chalten, you can hike straight into the mountains of the Fitz Roy area. Sitting at the foot of Cerro Fitz Roy, which dominates the skyline on a clear day, El Chalten is the base for the top climbers to tackle this peak, as well as many others, and for expeditions onto the South Patagonian Ice Cap. Accommodation options, restaurants, bars and places to rent or buy gear are all good , but communications with the outside world remain very primitive - a blessing for many visitors.
Map of El Chaltén
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Trips that visit El Chaltén
Experience the very best scenery of the Los Glaciares National Park on a series of day hikes. You'll visit Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre, plus spend time kayaking on Lago del Desierto. There's also a day trip to…
- 7 Days
- $3,520
Explore the incredible sights of Los Glaciares National Park while basing yourself in the top boutique hotels and one truly unique remote mountain lodge. Your privately guided tour will allow you to take in Perito Moreno Glacier, hike the iconic…
- 7 Days
- $5,495
This small group trekking tour combines the best hikes in Patagonia: Torres del Paine W Trek, Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Discover Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park by boat expedition. Our tour leader and expert guides ensure…
- 12 Days
- $5,495
This action-packed group tour takes in the very best of Patagonia. Trek in Los Glaciares National Park for views of the Fitz Roy massif before heading south to the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. Continue on to Torres del Paine National…
- 14 Days
- $5,555
See the best of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia over 8 days packed with spectacular hikes, sublime views and encounters with native wildlife. You'll visit the iconic sights while hiking through Torres del Paine National Park, getting up close to the…
- 8 Days
- $4,500
Trek between four established campsites linking spectacular viewpoints in some of the wildest areas of the park. Hike to Laguna de Los Tres for unrivalled views of Mount Fitz Roy, see Cerro Torre at dawn, climb to the Viento Pass…
- 7 Days
- $2,865
Take the classic hikes to Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre and then get a different perspective of the awe-inspiring peaks of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre peaks as you learn to climb the outcrops behind El Chaltén, bike…
- 7 Days
- $2,995
Trek the two main hiking trails in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina – Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre – with a warm and comfortable hotel to return to each evening. You'll discover the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier and surrounding fjords…
- 5 Days
- $1,610
Discover the highlights of Patagonia in winter. With no crowds and snow-covered vistas, this is an incredible time to explore the best trekking routes in El Chaltén: Laguna de Los Tres, Laguna Torres and Loma del Pliegue Tumbado. You'll also…
- 5 Days
- $1,770
Travel in a small group with an expert tour leader from Santiago all the way down through central Chile to Tierra del Fuego and back up to Buenos Aires. Experience some of Patagonia's best trekking in Torres del Paine National…
- 20 Days
- $6,287
The epic Ruta 40 and Carretera Austral run alongside the spectacular Patagonian Andes. Your road trip takes in the highlights of this stunning region by expedition truck, with a small group of travellers and your driver/guide. Get truly off the…
- 7 Days
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