At Chaltén Tours we don't just sell excursions… We help you plan your trip.
We are a local agency in southern Patagonia, operating in El Chaltén and El Calafate. We work with authorized service providers in Los Glaciares National Park and with local tour operators, and we have firsthand knowledge of how each activity works: the actual schedules, the requirements of each trail, capacity limits, and restrictions.
El Chaltén has a unique characteristic that sets it apart from other destinations: it's a small town where the weather dictates everything, and the order in which you do things completely transforms the experience. That's why we don't just process bookings. Before you pay anything, we help you understand what works best with the number of days you have, your fitness level, and the time of year you're traveling.
What sets us apart
Local knowledge
We operate in the area and know every trail, every operator, and every logistical detail. When we tell you a hike is demanding, it's because we know what the final ascent entails.
Pre-sale advice
We prefer to recommend a more affordable excursion that suits your needs rather than selling you an expensive one you won't enjoy. We work with you on the complete itinerary, not just individual excursions.
Direct communication
You have a direct channel via WhatsApp and phone to plan your itinerary, manage reservations, and resolve any unexpected issues during your stay. In a destination where the weather can change plans, that matters.
Respect for the environment
El Chaltén is located within a National Park declared a World Heritage Site. We work with licensed operators who comply with the regulations for using the protected area and promote low-impact practices on the trails.
Both destinations resolved
We also operate in El Calafate, three hours away. If you combine both locations, we coordinate transfers and excursions with a single point of contact and a coherent itinerary.
Services & Activities
Guided trekking
The classic trails of Los Glaciares National Park with authorized guides: Laguna de los Tres in front of Fitz Roy, Laguna Torre, Loma del Pliegue Tumbado and Laguna Capri, with different levels of difficulty.
Navigation and glaciers
The approach to the face of the Viedma Glacier, the largest in Argentina, and the crossings of Lago del Desierto to the Vespignani and Huemul glaciers. High mountain scenery without physical exertion.
Adventure
The destination's only ice trekking, on the Cagliero Glacier within the Los Huemules Reserve, and activities on the Río de las Vueltas: rafting with class III rapids and kayaking on calm waters.
Accommodation and gastronomy
Horseback riding with local guides, mountain biking, rock climbing and via ferrata at Estancia Bonanza, with the option of ending the day with Patagonian lamb on the grill at El Establo.