El Chalten guided tour from El Calafate
El Calafate, Argentina
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Roundtrip transfer
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Breakfast at La Leona
- Drinks
- National Park entrance fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
From your accomodation in El Calafate at 7:30 a.m.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
El Calafate
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
El Mirador De Los Condores
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
El Chalten
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
El Calafate
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Featured review
Marek_S
Great comms the night before confirming the pickup time and links to puchase park tickets 45,000 pesos. South Road operated the 4WD Ttruck and very comfortable. Arrived right on time at 7.30am at my hotel. Reload of more passengers outside El Calafate from feeder hotel vans. Carla was the tour guide and Henry the driver. She explained the topography and geology very well with maps. Good toilet and coffee breaks and stops for photos. About 3 hours drive to El Chatan. NOTE: new law passed in the town requiring a 3,000 peso levy and its collected by officers when you arrive in the town; you can pay by cash or card. I did not do the full 8km round hike to the lake but I did the short 2km round trip to a mountain top to view vistas of the town and mountains and saw some condors flying around. This meant lunch in the town and had a nice lentil stew. Then onto a waterfall and then back to El Calafate in 2.20 hours, arriving back around 8.00pm. I really enjoyed the day and would recommend if you have a day to kill.
Reviews
4.8
based on 8 reviews
REY_A, May 2026
I enjoyed the trip with Sandra as the tour guide. Able to explore Mount Fitz Roy and The town of El Chalten. Sandra was an excellent tour guide. I enjoyed the 700 meters hiking to see the panoramic view of Mount Fitz Roy and El Chalten. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hola! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Mount Fitz Roy and the town of El Chaltén with Sandra as your guide. The panoramic hike is truly a special experience, and we’re glad you had such a great time. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Sandra. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in Patagonia soon!
Howlanders Team
Helene_M, Apr 2026
A nice trip, bilingual Spanish/English to tell stories and landscape formation of the area. Our driver is very cautious in the severe weather. Short hike to see the surrounded mountains. Delicious lunch in a nice restaurant. Definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your review. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the trip to El Chaltén, the landscapes, and the stories shared by the guide during the journey. It’s also great to know you had a pleasant hike and lunch despite the challenging weather.
Best regards,
Howlanders Team
Marek_S, Mar 2026
Great comms the night before confirming the pickup time and links to puchase park tickets 45,000 pesos. South Road operated the 4WD Ttruck and very comfortable. Arrived right on time at 7.30am at my hotel. Reload of more passengers outside El Calafate from feeder hotel vans. Carla was the tour guide and Henry the driver. She explained the topography and geology very well with maps. Good toilet and coffee breaks and stops for photos. About 3 hours drive to El Chatan. NOTE: new law passed in the town requiring a 3,000 peso levy and its collected by officers when you arrive in the town; you can pay by cash or card. I did not do the full 8km round hike to the lake but I did the short 2km round trip to a mountain top to view vistas of the town and mountains and saw some condors flying around. This meant lunch in the town and had a nice lentil stew. Then onto a waterfall and then back to El Calafate in 2.20 hours, arriving back around 8.00pm. I really enjoyed the day and would recommend if you have a day to kill.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Marek, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed El Chalten guided tour from El Calafate! Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to see you again for more unforgettable adventures in Patagonia!
Safe travels,
The Howlanders Team
Thomas_W, Mar 2026
We took a nice tour bus with our Guide Alex from El Calafate to El Chalten. Along the way he told us about the history of Patagonia. We stopped at a ranch/hotel/museum to break up the ride and have a rest stop. We then drove to a spot a short walk from a waterfall where we took pictures. We then had a nice lunch in El Chalten. Afterwards we went to the park entrance and walked approximately 45 minutes, mostly uphill to a point to view the peak of El Chalten, unfortunately the clouds were lower than peak. We did however see a condor on the peak near us.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hola,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the journey from El Calafate to El Chaltén with Alex, and that the stops along the way and lunch made the day special. It’s wonderful that you spotted a condor near the peak—even if the clouds hid El Chaltén itself, those moments in Patagonia are unforgettable!
We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in this incredible region.
Best regards,
Howlanders Team
Mark_S, Feb 2026
Great day. A couple of short walks suitable for all ages and magnificent scenery. Great guide and multi language. Nice meal in the restaurant as well. Loved it.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great day on the guided tour to El Chaltén from El Calafate. It’s fantastic to know that the short walks were suitable for all ages and that you were able to enjoy the magnificent scenery — this part of Patagonia truly is breathtaking ✨
We’re also very happy that you appreciated the guide, the multilingual experience, and the meal at the restaurant.
Thank you for choosing Howlanders and for sharing your experience with us. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Howlanders Team
susan_M, Jan 2026
Great hike. Had to take my time on first one but Mckayla (Michaela)
Waited for me and helped me up the steeper rocky area. Both guides helpful and informative. Second hike flat to a pretty nice waterfall with lots of water. Driver was also good and stopped to get pictures on way back to El Calafate
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your experience!
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the hikes and that Mckayla (Michaela) and the rest of the team were so supportive, especially on the steeper sections. It’s wonderful that the second hike and the driver’s stops for photos added to your day. Your feedback means a lot to our guides, and we’re happy you had a great tour from El Calafate!
Kind regards,
The Howlanders.com Team
Leona_M, Aug 2025
We had a wonderful tour to El Chaltén. Our guide Martin was fantastic and was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the short trekking experiences and took some amazing photographs. Would highly recommend this tour if you're short on time in Patagonia.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Leona, The Howlanders.com team would like to thank you for your kind review. Have a safe trip!
Melissa_N, May 2026
Lots of interesting explanations and a super friendly guide. The walk was beautiful and the food tasty but in terms of value for money it was a bit expensive. The weather wasn't good for us either, but of course nothing can be done about it. We were hoping for some more vantage points.
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Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Melissa,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the El Chaltén Guided Tour from El Calafate.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the interesting explanations provided by your guide, their friendliness, the beautiful hike, and the food. At the same time, we're sorry to learn that the tour did not fully meet your expectations in terms of value for money and the number of viewpoints along the route.
Patagonia's weather can be unpredictable and unfortunately plays a significant role in the overall experience. While this is beyond anyone's control, we completely understand your disappointment when hoping for clearer views and more scenic lookout points.
We truly appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us and our local partners continue improving the experience and setting accurate expectations for future travelers.
Thank you again for traveling with Howlanders. We hope you still took home wonderful memories of El Chaltén and Patagonia.
Kind regards,
Howlanders Team
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