2,436
trips planned today

4.7

out of 5

Trustscore rating

The Best Things to Do in El Chalten

Plan your next trip here

Browse by category

Things to do in El Chalten

Mountain

Fitz Roy , El Chalten

4.9

Poking above the horizon like a pair of cat's ears, the peaks of Fitz Roy offer one of Patagonia's iconic sights. Each year, hundreds of clim

Tours from $100

Historic Walking Area

Laguna Torre , El Chalten

4.9

Located at the base of the Adela range, Laguna Torre offers visitors unparalleled views of Cerro Torre. Tranquil scenery accompanies you as y

Tours from $176

Hiking Trail

Laguna de los Tres , Los Glaciares National Park

4.9

Hike to Laguna de los Tres, an emerald lagoon of glacier water on a track that reveals plenty of natural sights along the way. On your way up

Tours from $176

Glaciers Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board 'Maria Turquesa'

4.7

Duration: 9 hours

Enjoy the best navigation through the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno glaciers. The new Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers choosing between a Gourmet Lunch Box service on the main deck or on the first deck (capacity for 180 passengers), Gourmet Glaciers Classic or our traditional Premium Gourmet Experience in an exclusive room (capacity for 16 passengers).

Book on Viator from $280

Fishing Charter / Tour

Estancia Cristina , El Calafate

4.4

A veritable outdoor wonderland, Estancia Cristina organizes tours that will get you out on all kinds of adventures in the Patagonian mountain

Tours from $295

Water Body

Laguna Capri , El Chalten

4.8

Hike from El Chalten to the green-blue lake of Laguna Capri, which awards visitors with picturesque views of forested hillsides and jagged sn

Tours from $176

Recommended El Chalten tours

FROM $280 BOOK WITH VIATOR Glaciers Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board 'Maria Turquesa' Glaciers Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board 'Maria Turquesa'

4.7

Duration: 9 hours

Tours from $280 ›

FROM $295 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sailing to Upsala Glacier and Patagonia Adventure to Estancia Cristina Sailing to Upsala Glacier and Patagonia Adventure to Estancia Cristina

4.3

Duration: 11 hours

Tours from $295 ›

FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

Tours from $100 ›

FROM $147 BOOK WITH VIATOR Gourmet Glaciers Navigation by Patagonia Dreams Gourmet Glaciers Navigation by Patagonia Dreams

4.7

Duration: 11 hours

Tours from $147 ›

FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia Rafting experience on the Rio de las Vueltas in Patagonia

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

Tours from $100 ›

FROM $200 BOOK WITH VIATOR Laguna de los Tres Hiking Day Trip from El Chaltén Laguna de los Tres Hiking Day Trip from El Chaltén

4.7

Duration: 8 hours

Tours from $200 ›

FROM $257 BOOK WITH VIATOR El Calafate Boat Tour to the Glaciers + lunch (Glaciers Gourmet Boat Trip) El Calafate Boat Tour to the Glaciers + lunch (Glaciers Gourmet Boat Trip)

4.9

Duration: 10 to 12 hours

Tours from $257 ›

FROM $495 BOOK WITH VIATOR Horse Back Riding Expedition Horse Back Riding Expedition

4.5

Duration: 11 hours

Tours from $495 ›

FROM $352 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cañadón de los Fósiles Expedition Cañadón de los Fósiles Expedition

5.0

Duration: 11 hours

Tours from $352 ›

Trip Planner : South America / Argentina / Patagonia / Province of Santa Cruz / El Chalten / Things to do in El Chalten

El Chalten

4.7

Mountains · Historic Walking Areas · Bodies of Water

Nestled up against the hills of the Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten serves as one of the nation's most bustling hubs for hikers and backpackers heading out into the wild landscape of southern Patagonia. Built only in 1985 as leverage in a border dispute with Chile, El Chalten has since transformed into a tourist hub thanks to its proximity to both the Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy mountain ranges. Thousands of foreign visitors flock to the small town each year, and things to do in El Chalten universally involve expeditions into the dramatic surroudings, with plenty of tour operators offering options of varying length and difficulty. Back in town, the infrastructure revolves around keeping visiting trekkers happy, fed, and well equipped for adventure. Use our world travel planner: El Chalten and all its delights await.

Side trips from El Chalten

Fishing Charter / Tour

Los Glaciares National Park

Province of Santa Cruz

4.6

Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in El Chalten

Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado

4.9

Duration: 2 hours

Wildlife in El Chalten

Nature / Wildlife Tour

Mountaineering Patagonia

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Scuba / Snorkeling

Anfibio Adventure Tourism

5.0

Duration: 4 hours

Fishing Charter / Tour

Trails in El Chalten

Sendero a Piedra del Fraile

4.1

Duration: 2 hours

Hiking Trail

Sendero Laguna Madre E Hija

1.9

Duration: 4 hours

Nature in El Chalten

See all ›

Mountain

Glaciar Piedras Blancas

4.9

Duration: 2 hours

Mountain

Amanecer en El Chalten

Featured attractions of the week

Nature / Wildlife Tour

Mountaineering Patagonia

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Lookout

El Mirador De Los Condores

Encuentros con la Historia. Estancia Turistica

5.0

Duration: 2h 30 min

Don't Miss a Thing.
See & Do More.

Plan your trip to El Chalten

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences
Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules
Book it

Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off
Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more

Places to visit with El Chalten

San Carlos de BarilocheTrip planner Best for: Ski Area, Hiking Trail, Mountain UshuaiaTrip planner Best for: Water Body, National Park, Historic Site El CalafateTrip planner Best for: Geologic Formation, Specialty Museum, Water Body Puerto MadrynTrip planner Best for: Beach, Wildlife Area, Scuba / Snorkeling San Martin de los AndesTrip planner Best for: Scenic Drive, Beach, Ski Area

Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

Where to stay in El Chalten

Thanks to the city's small size, almost all of the accommodation options in El Chalten are within easy walking distance of anything of note in town. Most

20 million rooms are at your fingertips!

Date Range

—

Guests

2 adults

Adults (12 +)	- +
Children (2-11)	- +
Infants (Under 2)	- +

Recently planned trips to El Chalten

41 days in Argentina, Chile & Brazil BY A USER FROM HONG KONG SAR CHINA Foz do Iguacu Puerto Iguazu Buenos Aires 45 days in Argentina & Rome BY A USER FROM ISRAEL Buenos Aires El Calafate El Chalten 26 days in Argentina BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Buenos Aires Ushuaia El Calafate 24 days in Argentina SEE PLAN Iguazu National Park Mendoza El Chalten 22 days in Argentina BY A USER FROM ISRAEL Iguazu National Park Mendoza San Carlos de Bariloche 22 days in Argentina BY A USER FROM ISRAEL San Carlos de Bariloche El Chalten El Calafate 28 days in Argentina BY A USER FROM ARGENTINA Buenos Aires Ushuaia El Calafate 15 days in Argentina BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Iguazu National Park Buenos Aires El Calafate 50 days in South America BY A USER FROM DENMARK Fernando de Noronha Rio de Janeiro Ilha Grande 16 days in Patagonia BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES San Carlos de Bariloche El Chalten El Calafate 8 days in Patagonia BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES San Carlos de Bariloche El Chalten Ushuaia 15 days in Argentina BY A USER FROM SPAIN Iguazu National Park Mendoza San Carlos de Bariloche

See all trips