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Travel from El Calafate to the village of El Chaltén on the full-day tour. Enjoy the views of the mountains during the journey and then set off on a short hike and explore the area.

Highlights

• Appreciate impressive views of the Chaltén and Torre Hills
• Enjoy the beauty of the Viedma Glacier and its impressive icebergs
• Discover the small town of El Chaltén

Description

We will begin at 7:30 in the morning with the pick up at the hotels in Calafate. Once we finish this tour, we will begin our journey to the town of El Chaltén, considered the National Capital of trekking, located 220 km from El Calafate. On our way, we will cross the Santa Cruz River, and we will stop for a few minutes at Estancia La Leona, next to the river with the same name. There there will be a bathroom stop and you can enjoy homemade cakes and something hot to drink (not included). Then, we will continue on the way to El Chaltén. During the tour, if the weather permits, we will make a stop at the Viedma Glacier Viewpoint, where we will have amazing panoramic views of the Viedma Glacier valley, the emblematic Cerro Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre We will carry out 2 walks of low difficulty: First, we will go to the Mirador de los Condores, a trekking strategically located for the eventual observation of condors, from where we will also have magnificent views of the town, Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. We will continue towards the center of the town, where depending on the option selected, you will enjoy a varied homemade menu in a typical local restaurant. After lunch, we will continue towards the second trail called Chorrillo del Salto, which after a short walk will discover its beautiful waterfall surrounded by a unique natural environment. - Open all year round and the ideal option for those who do not want an extensive walk. Visit the Mirador de los Cóndores about 700 meters, with low demands, and Chorrillo del Salto about 300 meters completely flat. Always accompanied by the guide. - To return, we will all meet at a meeting point previously set at 4:00 PM and we will begin the return to El Calafate, arriving approximately at your hotels between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Guide Lunch (if option selected)

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable