The 5 El Chalten & Fitz Roy Treks Tours from El Calafate That Earn Their Price

1.Full-Day Tour to El Chaltén

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 926 reviews · 11 hours · from $130Our pick

Travel 220 km from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a bilingual guide, stopping at La Leona, Mirador de los Cóndores, and Chorrillo del Salto. You get about five hours around town and nearby trails, with lunch optional. Guides such as Veronica, Tobias, and Camila are known for clear explanations and thoughtful help on the walks.

“The guide was just brilliant. Really knowledgeable and friendly. She went out of her way, and made the trip unforgettable.”

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2.El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from El Calafate to El Chaltén for gentle walks, Fitz Roy viewpoints, Chorrillo del Salto waterfall, and Mirador de los Cóndores. Guides such as Sandra, Walter, and Martin are praised for clear bilingual commentary and helpful photography. Hotel pickup, lunch, and transport are included, but the national park fee is extra.

“It was a pleasant and quite relaxing tour. We saw beautiful scenery and heard fascinating historical facts about Argentina along the way. The tour included two short treks: one uphill to a viewpoint and another shorter, flat one leading to a waterfall. Lunch was at a nice restaurant and it was great! We also had some free time to stroll around El Chaltén, a very charming and peaceful little town. Both the guide and the driver were friendly and professional. The guide spoke both English and Spanish (his English is very good!). He explained many things, was always willing to help, answer questions, and even take photos for us. It’s…”

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3.El Chaltén with Trekking from El Calafate

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 157 reviews · from $97Best value

Travel from El Calafate to El Chaltén with a Spanish and English guide, stopping at La Leona before two gentle walks. See condors from Mirador de los Cóndores, visit Chorrillo del Salto, and enjoy free time in Patagonia’s trekking capital. Guides may include Alexia or Tobias, with pickup, lunch options, and mobile tickets available.

“Tracking was short and not very much exciting. Trip took us a small water falls which was just to kill time. In my opinion they could arrange a more spectacular hiking trail.”

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4.El Chalten Full-Day Tour and Short Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 11 hours · from $130

Travel 220 km from El Calafate to El Chaltén on an 11-hour guided outing with hotel pickup, a stop at Estancia La Leona, Viedma Glacier views, and walks to Mirador de los Cóndores and Chorrillo del Salto. Guides such as Zaira, Veronica, Adriana, and Juan have been praised for clear explanations and patient pacing. Lunch is optional.

“This was a great tour. Well done and our guide Veronica was knowledgeable friendly and paced things very well. We bought the lunch which was great. Long ride but bus comfortable and more than enough bathroom breaks.”

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5.Rio de las Vueltas and Patagonia Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $120Top rated

Start at Comarka Expediciones on San Martín 872, gear up, and raft 16 kilometers of the Río de las Vueltas with bilingual guides. You’ll pass Fitz Roy, Andean forest, steppe, wildlife, and a canyon packed with Class III rapids. Guides such as Juan and Lollie bring clear instruction and good humor to this three-hour outing.

“These guys were the best! We had so much fun on our first rafting experience. Great views from the river, and a fun way to spend the day as a hiking alternative. Highly recommend.”

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