El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour From El Calafate

Limited English dialogue. Directions and communication in English very weak. Nice tour, but a lot of wasted time. Get a small group (4-6) English only tour

This is a wonderful tour and we had an awesome tour guide, Carla was so awesome, she speaks good English and she makes sure she will translate first in English before the Spanish. She is kind and friendly, any questions we have she answers us. She even accompany us all the way to the view point. And we were so lucky, the Fitz Roy mountain should up, the very tip end, it was clear. The El Chalten town is beautiful, it’s kind a of rich town. And the lunch was served it was good!

We were very fortunate that our tour day was sunny and cloud-free, allowing us to get magnificent, clear views of the unique-looking peaks near El Chaltén. Our guide Carla presented us with interesting commentary during the journey, and our driver Hendri (sp?) made our journey safe. Carla stopped the van spontaneously a few times during our transit to view guanacos, rheas and condors when they were visible from the road. The 1 km hike up to the viewpoint was fairly steep and a bit slippery near the top, while the 500m hike to the Chorrillo del Salto waterfall was flat and easy. The restaurant lunch was plentiful and of decent quality. Overall it was a very satisfying and enjoyable day.

Amazing trip, great organization and awesome tour guide. I loved the experience and highly recommend to my friends and family.

This was an amazing day trip, the bus picked us up on time and our tour guide Alejandro was the most knowledgeable and quite frankly the funniest tour guide I think I ever had. He spoke perfect English although we're semi fluent and we could understand a lot of the Spanish as well, he was engaging the whole time and taught us Argentinian history. The tour guide really does make the trip! From walking us to the waterfall to climbing the trail for an awesome view of the city and surrounding mountains he was always helpful. The whole day went smoothly and with the weather holding out( called for rain and snow) it was actually one of the best days in my life. The pic is with Alejandro!

A little bcold getting on the bus, takes awhile to warm it up. Seen wildlife on the way, gaucho herding cattle. The treks were decent , n ut the mountain peaks weren't being friendly, didn't open up, looked like if you were up there it would of been rough

Incredible views, our tour guide has a great story teller as well. The hikes were easy and logistics flawless. My jacket flew away and another guide found it and took it to the visitors center. Saved the rest of my trip💖

It was a long drive to El Chalten, with a brief rest stop at Hotel La Leona which is part of Route 40. On arrival at El Chalten, we were informed that effective that day March 3, visitors would have to pay 3018 pesos as city tax. The method of collection was not organized, we were directed here and there where to go just to do the payment. I gave a 10000 peso bill as payment for a total tax of 6036 pesos for 2 pax and I expected and trusted the cashier to give the correct change of 3964. However, when we returned to the bus, I counted the change I got and realized it was only 3090. Not nice at all. Anyway, the rest of the day was fine...the waterfall at Chorrillos del Salto was nice, lunch at Rancho Grande was good, entrance ticket to the park is now 50% off because of the previous day's visit to Perito Moreno glacier, the trek to Miradores de las Condores was a bit challenging for us seniors but still doable. Unfortunately, the cloud cover was a kill joy and blocked what would have been a stunning view of the glacier peaks. We finished around 4:00 pm and we were back in El Calafate safe and sound at 6:30 pm.

This is a good way to experience a bit of El Chalten from El Calafate if you have limited time in the area. They picked up early from the hotel, narrated in both Spanish and English on the bus ride to El Chalten. It included two very doable hikes (one short one to a beautiful waterfall & the other up to a viewpoint that loos over to the city (very windy, but nice scenery)- Mirador de Los Condores (you also see the condors flying above). Lunch was included (it was okay…) Our guide and bus driver were great. Appreciated their knowledge of the flora, fauna, & history (& to making enough bathroom stops)! Bus was comfortable. Good communication before the trip regarding pick-up, etc.

This tour starts out a little early, we went in mid-March and we were very cold in that shuttle until our first stop (the rest area at the historic old hotel). We should have been better prepared for the cold, but the shuttle did not have heat and felt breezy that early in the morning. We lucked out with the weather, with a warm and sunny day and clear views of the mountains. We were only in El Chalten for enough time to eat lunch at one of the local restaurants - there was not time to explore the town. Lunch was just okay, everyone eats together at communal tables. Our group got separated and one of us ended up at a table with a group that did not speak the same language so it was a little awkward for her. We would have preferred less time for lunch, maybe something that was more simple and more time to explore the area. Our tour guide was interesting and charismatic, but she switched back and forth between Spanish and English so quickly that it was difficult to follow what she was saying at times. The walk to the Los Condores viewpoint was by far the highlight of the day. The waterfall walk was fine but there were a lot of tour groups there so it felt a little crowded.

We had a wonderful day trip to El Chalten today. The tour guide and the driver did an excellent job in making such a great day for us. The guide spent a large amount of time explaining Argentina’s history, culture and the interesting things. El Chalten is a small town with strong characters. The hiking in the mountain area is extremely beautiful. Our tour guide accompanied us throughout all activities and his strong sense of humor is impressive and fun to us.

Fun day trip to see El Chalten and Fitz Roy Mountain. The guide was excellent and the walks offered incredible views.

Such a neat experience. It’s a long drive but worth it. The lunch was not us good us we expected. The beef milanesa was very tough. The guy next to me end up bending his fork. The tour guide Alejandro did a very good job and the driver Ricardo kept us safe. Almost all the people in the group who ordered the beef milanesa end up not finishing their food.

Excellent full day tour. Hotel pick up then onto a trekking bus. 2 hr drive to El Chaleten , but refreshment stops and photo stops en route. In El Chaleten hike up to viewpoint of Mount Fitz Roy and back, lunch and then waterfall before returning. Alejandro the guide gave an excellent history summary of Patagonia in Spanish and English. Would highly recommend

A pleasant day - quite long on a bus to El Chalten - an easy 1 hour hike up to Condor peak (complete with circling condors) to view the Fitzroy Mountains. After paying entrance fee to National park. A nice lunch in a local restaurant included. Then 1/2 hour free time before travelling back. For us a couple of reasonably fit 60 year olds and with limited time it was suitable. For youngster folks I would stay in El Chalten to hike and get more for your park entrance fee.

The experience was great and the tour guide was excellent. The views that they bought us two are awesome, and the food was very solid.

Great trip and even better guide and driver! Thanks for everything! We left the group and went on a 4hr hike loop with great views of a Lake and Fitz Roy. If you're looking to stay active after a long bus ride and if weather permits, this is the way to go. They will drop you off at a restaurant where you will pick up your sack lunch and then hike your way up. Breathtaking. Busy trail but depends on day / season. Busy trail didn't get in our way.

I enjoyed my visit to El Chalten. I was instantly emersed in the rich history of Patagonia. We climbed a hill to get a good view of the Fitz Roy mountain. The weather was brilliant. The guide, Alejandro, was kind and helpful. When we climbed up the hill, there was a place where it was raw rock and I was apprehensive in case I slipped. Alex held my hand and I managed the climb. The view of mount Fitz Roy was fabulous. We had lunch at a local restaurant which was okay. After that we were left for one hour to explore the town. This was a bonus as I could feel the vibe of this Patagonian town in person.

The guide was extremely knowledgeable, he gave great information about the history and developmentof Patagonia. He answered all the questions that guests had in both English and Spanish.

A great full-day tour of El Chalten with easy hikes and stunning nature. The guides and driver were all super friendly and helpful, Paula did a wonderful job showing us around and tailoring the experience to the group.

The tour was fabulous due to tour guide, Sandra. She is knowledgeable and funny. She was insightful and gave information that was useful to understand the region. Highly recommended with tour guide, Sandra!

The first hike was fairly to see an excellent view from the top. Second one was more of a stroll to see a waterfall.

Nice ans relax day trip to El Chaltén. I liked the tour and the walking experience up the hills and discovering the beauty of this national Park.

Our guide, Walter and our driver Alejandro were a great team. On the drive up, we learned about the history of the park, the animals and Patagonian fascinating facts. We were lucky to have a gorgeous sunny day and minimal cloud coverage making for spectacular viewing. There was a walk to a great viewpoint and to a waterfall. The young town has a fantastic ice cream shop. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In our case, our lack of Spanish and no internet signal caused some challenges there. This is an excursion that is not to be missed!

We loved “El Chalten”. The tour includes a walk to Cerro del Cóndor where you can get the best pictures of the Fitz Roy mountain, the river and the town. Bring comfortable shoes and wear your clothes in layers, as the weather may change suddenly. The tour team was great and gave us useful information about El Chalten history and its natural resources. Great experience! Thank you!

This excursion was great. Our guide, Sandra was super knowledgeable and made the experience so much better. The lunch was hot and fresh in el Chaltén so that was a nice suprise. We got lucky with a perfect day so we could see both mountains clearly. Also, if you do the glacier before or after, you only pay 50% of park entry.

We were taken to El Chalten on the Overland 4X4, and Walter was a very informative tour guide. We enjoyed the hike up to Mirador de Los Condores to get a panoramic view of the area, especially Mount Fitz Roy. Afterwards we drove to town for a decent hot lunch. Then, we went back for a short hike to Chorrillo del Salto waterfall. We drove back to town to have 45 minutes to shop or have a drink before returning back El Calafate. We went on a sunny day which was ideal for photography.

This is a really good tout to learn a lot about El Chalten and Southern Patagonia. Our guide Walter was an amazing person and wealth of information. His English is fantastic, he talks about a lot about the Patagonian history, flora, fauna, geography, geology and many things. He took lot of time to take us to nice view points, great short hike to condor view point and water falls. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars is that in this tour you will not get up close view of El Chalten as shown in the Viator ad. The pictures in the ad are misleading. If you want to see El Chalten up close, you need to chose different tours with much longer hikes. But again, this is a very good tour by itself to learn about El Chalten city and the peaks.

It was a nice trip, and a good schedule. Martin was such a nice guy. The trip was safe and also he was aware of the needs of my group

Very well planned tour. Louise, Martin and Rodrigo ensured every minute of the tour was planned and managed efficiently. They gave a lot of information on the way. Hiking trails were just right and waterfalls was beautiful. We even had time to take a stroll in El Chalten. We are vegetarians and food was very good.

The excursion is great, you will be able to enjoy the Chalten and understand the different landscapes. And if you are lucky to see the Chaltén mountain (Fitz Roy). Take into account that it is a long trip (11-12 hours).

We had such an amazing day! We went with our family including 3 adults in our 30s and 2 senior adults (75-80 but with pretty good mobility). I was initially worried the seniors would have trouble on the hikes but the guides were super helpful in ensuring everyone was safe and comfortable. One of our senior group members decided to sit one of the hikes out and they had a great spot for her to stay until the group returned so she could still enjoy the mountains. The other decided to come but needed a little extra attention and was well looked after and we were so proud of her for being able to do it! It was a day we will remember for a long time.

Our guide Sandra was amazing. The driver was very "efficient" without being too speedy, which was perfect as it's a long drive to El Chaltén. Be warned you wait for ~2 hours in El Chaltén for other independent hikers to return for the bus. But we had some nice ice cream and got to know our fellow travelers so it wasn't a problem

Too long of a trip for a one hour mountain hike, no worth it. Tour was not completely in English was done in both Spanish and English making it confusing and overwhelmed.

We were taken to two Chalten treks. One was a waterfall, and the other one was the Condor viewpoint. Then we were given some free time in the city. Unfortunately that time wasn't enough to do any of the treks so we had to mostly loiter around the city. If I were to do this again, I'd definitely take the free self-guided option.

The day began with a smooth hotel pickup aboard a large off-road style bus—super comfortable, with tons of leg room and elevated seating that made the long 260 km drive incredibly scenic. We had a few photo and washroom stops along the way, and the views of Cerro Fitz Roy and the surrounding glaciers were absolutely stunning. A short hike to the Chorrillo del Salto waterfall was a real highlight; the falls were beautiful and an easy walk for everyone. Once in El Chaltén, we enjoyed plenty of free time to relax, explore the town, grab lunch, or simply soak in the mountain scenery. Our guide, Sandra, and our driver, Ricardo, were fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire long day. Their professionalism made the experience both safe and memorable. Highly recommend this full-day adventure if you’re looking to experience the best of El Chaltén without the stress of planning or driving.

A great day. Guide was excellent and showed knowledge. The lunch food was not so good and was poor quality. I would skip this if knew ahead of time. Another photo opportunity would have been appreciated.

good experience but too long trip, short Ike, wasting time in El Chalten village(nothing to do there)

The day before I was sent totally incorrect information. Luckily we were staying close to the office so we walked in to clarify. The bus you’re on is actually 2 different tours, plus it’s also a transport service. So the guide had to explain things several times for the different groups in Spanish and English. When we got to El Chaltern we had a 90 minute hike, then a 90 minute lunch, then about a half hour trip to a waterfall. Then 2 hours ‘free time’ in the town, with no suggestions what to do apart from ‘have a coffee’ . There’s not much to do there, we had a walk around and walked by the river. Then we had to be back on the bus by 5, and had to wait around for the ‘ independent hikers’, then drove round town picking up people from hotels who were going back to El Calafate. Might have given it 2 stars if the weather had been better but it was horrible ( not their fault I know!) We actually thought it was more of a bus service than a tour. Also, every tour operator tells you that you have to buy National Park tickets in advance. This isn’t true, you can buy them at the gate using cash or Visa card. Also you can buy a 2 day pass, and the 2nd day’s is half price.

The tour itself and Sandra the guide were fine, it’s a 2 because of this. Organisation was a shambles, I was given the wrong tour instructions so wasted 2 hours sorting out a Chile visa and park permit that weren’t needed. I was up waiting for a coach at 630 for the wrong coach, mine turned up at 8. If Liam sends you joining instructions be scared. 3.5 hours sleep that will never get back

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 an easy-going trip — perfect if you want to explore the surroundings of El Chaltén.

Another great day trip by South Road in perfect weather. Amazing scenery, well organised, Martin was excellent as the guide. There was a brief stop at La Leona, lots of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid memorabilia there as they spent a month there hiding out. Further on we saw the long line of mountains, glacier and lake constantly. Mt Fitzroy is the main attraction but far from the only one. In El Chalten we walked up a hill for a better view of Fitzroy, the town and other mountains. Lunch was included and was very good. Afterwards there was a short forest walk to a waterfall and then an hour or so of free time in the town before driving back to El Calafate non-stop. It was a really good and relaxing day and much recommended.

What an amazing day at El Chalten with this company. I had the pleasure to have the best driver, Alejandro, and the best guide, Sandra. They were both amazing and very passionate about their job, and that was reflected during the day on the way they gave us this tour. I would totally recommend it and if something I would repeat again is this day. Thank you very much!!

Walter and Martin were exceptional guides, providing relevant commentary on the geography, history, wildlife, and features of the region. We got to see Andean condors, Argentinian woodpeckers, Llama, alpaca. Both Martín and Walter were funny, thoughtful, and excellent photographers!, going out of their way to ensure everyone had a memorable day with photos to prove it. The hike was achievable with older guests and young children able to complete it, and it offered splendid views of Fitzroy. We were blessed with such lovely weather. Lunch was fine, busy but fine. As the only native English speaker on the Spanish speaking majority tour, the kindness of everyone to ensure I was included was really heartwarming. It was a fantastic day.

Nice tour if you want to short visit El Chaten, few spots in the tour is ok and also lunch is included, transportaion was good also.

Very nice one-day tour of el Chalten, including views of Fitz Roy mountain (they say that it is always covered by clouds, but we had an excellent view of it and - from talking to other people - it seems that there is actually normally a good chance of seeing it), Viedma Lake and the famous Route 40, followed by two nice soft trekking experiences, one of which to the Mirador des Condores with a reasonably close encounter with these birds. Sandra was a great guide, managing to genially entertain us during the full 3 hours drive to El Chalten, and letting us rest on the way back...

Sandra, our guide, and Diego our guide, were wonderful. Diego stopped so we could watch Caracara and Condors feast on Guanaco, and he stopped for other impromptu photo ops too. Sandra had lots of information, knowledge and humor. efficient pick up and return to the hotel on what is a long day. I would not like to do this tour in the summer as I imagine El Chatlen is overrun with people. It was wonderful in July, and no wind.

We enjoyed the views on a nice and sunny day. In June, very little crowds at tourist sites due to low season. Lots of wildlife to see. Food at the restaurant was good as well. Tour is exactly as advertised. Our guide Anahi was great and was able to provide us information in English.

Me and my friends enjoyed an unforgettable day trip from El Calafate to El Chalten, with Southroad, amazing crew by the way. Thanks for taking us there; we'll take this experience with us for the rest of our lives