El Calafate to El Chalten Hikes

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 During this 5-day stay in Patagonia, enjoy our favorite hikes in El Chaltén and go camping near Laguna Torre. Then, travel to El Calafate, known as the “capital of the glaciers” and enjoy the famous Perito Moreno glacier tour. Back in town, taste delicious Patagonian barbeque and locally brewed beers.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Travel to El Chaltén, the hiker’s paradise of Argentina.
    • Hike to Laguna de Los Tresand camp there to experience an unbelievable sunrise.
    • Travel to El Calafate and meet the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier.
    • Best time to travel: From October to April

What's this trip about?

     During this 5-day stay in Patagonia, enjoy our favorite hikes in El Chaltén and go camping near Laguna Torre. Then, travel to El Calafate, known as the “capital of the glaciers” and enjoy the famous Perito Moreno glacier tour. Back in town, taste delicious Patagonian barbeque and locally brewed beers.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEl Calafate
End CityEl Calafate

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Photography

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina

Attractions

  • El Calafate
  • El Chaltén
  • El Chalten Hikes
  • Laguna de Los Tres
  • Patagonia
  • Perito Moreno Glacier

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • 2 nights in El Calafate
    • 1 nights in El Chalten
    • 1 night in Fitz Roy Wild campsite.
    • Transfers and tours mentioned in the itinerary
    • Daily breakfast.
    • Meals: Box lunch & dinner (day 2), box lunch (day 3), lunch (day 4)
    • Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)

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Travel Map
DAY 1: From El Calafate Airport to El Chaltén

Transfer from El Calafate to El Chaltén – Day at leisure

Upon arrival at El Calafate airport, we will drive you on a 4-hour trip to El Chaltén. You’ll travel along the famous Route 40, surrounded by the Patagonian steppe, and pass through La Leona River, which ...

DAY 2: Hiking in El Chaltén & Night on Campsite

Hike to Laguna de Los Tres

This is one of our hiking favorites! We will travel half an hour to Hosteria El Pilar where the trail starts. First, walk through a forest to reach the Piedras Blancas Glacier viewpoint. We will make a brief stop to enjoy views of the...

DAY 3: Hiking in El Chaltén & Trip to Calafate

Laguna Torre Hike

Start the day walking along the beautiful Lagoons Madre and Hija before dropping down into Torre valley where Laguna Torre, its glacier, and the famous Mount Torre await. Pay attention to see the floating icebergs! Finally, discover the Fitz R...

DAY 4: El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier Tour

Full-day Perito Moreno Glacier tour with a boat trip

During the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Glaciers National Park to enjoy the 6-hour Perito Moreno Glacier tour. You will travel about 25 miles from El Calafate to the park, enj...

DAY 5: End of Hiking in Chaltén & Calafate Trip

Transfer from your hotel to El Calafate airport

At the appropriate time, we will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the airport, where this trip come to a close. Don’t get gloomy, if you liked this short adventure in Patagonia check out some of our other tailor-made trips in Patagonia and the rest of Argentina, and we’ll be glad to help you design your next travel adventure.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,715
Price per day$343
Last Updated: 2/22/2024

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Say Hueque Reviews & Ratings

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Charles

Dec 2022

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I would suggest it to anybody and everyone.

This was without a doubt one of the nicest excursions I've ever taken. A buddy and I were first drawn to this trip because we wanted to visit Fitz Roy, but it turned...

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Ana

Jan 2019

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Everyone kept things interesting, funny and adventurous!!!

We found Say Hueque on the internet. Say Hueque had excellent reviews on various websites and was mentioned in Frommer's and Lonely Planet travel websites. I will be...

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Ana

Jan 2019

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Everyone kept things interesting, funny and adventurous!!!

We found Say Hueque on the internet. Say Hueque had excellent reviews on various websites and was mentioned in Frommer's and Lonely Planet travel websites. I will be...

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Susan

May 2018

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We really loved the tour guide in Perito Moreno.

I did some research online and came across your website. I chose Say Hueque because of the flexibility with picking our own itinerary (although we went with your tri...

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Susan

May 2018

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We really loved the tour guide in Perito Moreno.

I did some research online and came across your website. I chose Say Hueque because of the flexibility with picking our own itinerary (although we went with your tri...

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Susanne & Miles Rowe

Jan 2024

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thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina!

Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was ...

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Jackie

Jan 2024

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Nearly all of the guides were wonderful.

Nearly all of the guides were wonderful. I don’t remember the name of the guide who took us to El Chaltén but we appreciated that he took us seriously as trekkers an...

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Mar 2024

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In 1999, based on the passion for exploring our region, Say Hueque Journeys was born! We are a travel company based in Argentina that creates experience-driven trips in Argentina & Chile focused on connecting travelers with nature and local culture.

We are explorers – We are passionate – We are nature enthusiasts. We know how to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier to avoid crowds, when to trek in Torres del Paine for an intimate experience with the Patagonian mountains and what time of day to visit Iguazú Falls to enjoy the best day-light and a personal encounter with this wonder of nature.

Say Hueque is part of the B Corporation movement. This means that it belongs to a community dedicated to using business as a force for good. We plant with purpose: we have committed to planting 100,000 native trees in Patagonia, creating a true forest! We operate plastic-free journeys, support the initiative of local operators and accommodations, and maintain sustainable practices in our workspaces.

Why Choose Say Hueque?

Because local knows best. We have personally visited each destination throughout the region and we have provided excellent, best-priced holidays to thousands of happy travelers worldwide.

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For 20 years, we have developed excellent relationships with independent hotel owners and local activity providers.

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To us, planning the perfect trip is as important as enjoying the perfect trip. That said, we will ensure that you have one of our travel specialists working with you throughout the trip planning process. And while you are on the road, we will also provide you with a 24-hour emergency telephone contact in case something unexpected comes up and you need to change your plans.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • National Park Entrance Fees
    • International or domestic flights
    • Travel / Medical Insurance
    • Guides during your days in El Chaltén.
Cancellation policy

Any changes to the original booking must be confirmed by the person signing the booking form. Any costs or charges, which we incur or which are incurred or levied by our suppliers as a result of the amendment, will be charged to the Client. Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate changes and additional requests, their availability cannot be guaranteed.

The Client may cancel the booking at any time provided that the cancellation is communicated to Say Hueque in writing. Cancellation charges will be applied as shown below calculated from the day written notification is received by Say Hueque. In addition to the charges shown below airlines may impose 100% cancellation charges.

Period before departure written notification is received and Cancellation fee as a percentage of the holiday price

  • 30 days or more: 30%
  • 29-21 days: 40%
  • 20-15 days: 60%
  • 14-9 days: 75%
  • 8 days or less: 100%
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