El Chaltén
Patagonia, Argentina
Explorations in
El Chaltén
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Rio Arriba
Lago del Desierto
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Easy
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Half-day
We leave Explora by van, going through the different curves and beautiful waterfalls that are formed thanks to the geography of the Río de las Vueltas valley, to go into the deepest and most humid forests of the Lago del Desierto Provincial Reserve. Once we reach the lake, after making a panoramic stop, we return along the route to the lodge.
More details >Rio Arriba
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Exploration Path
We leave Explora by van, going through the different curves and beautiful waterfalls that are formed thanks to the geography of the Río de las Vueltas valley, to go into the deepest and most humid forests of the Lago del Desierto Provincial Reserve. Once we reach the lake, after making a panoramic stop, we return along the route to the lodge.
Colonos
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
This exploration is a trip in time, including a guided visit to the house of pioneer Andreas Madsen.
More details >Colonos
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Exploration Path
This exploration is a trip in time, including a guided visit to the house of pioneer Andreas Madsen, a Danish man who arrived in 1901 to work with Perito Pascasio Moreno and built the first houses in El Chaltén. You will learn their history, the challenges faced by Madsen and his family, and everyday life in an estancia over a century ago.
413 m 1355 ft
-95,6 m -314 ft
413 m 1.355 ft
392 m 1.286 ftElevation Profile
Reserva Vespigniani
Lago del Desierto
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Overland
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Easy
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Full-day
We walk along a low difficulty path through the forest of the least known areas of El Chaltén. On the way back, we see the valley surrounded by woody mountains.
More details >Reserva Vespigniani
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Exploration Path
We take the van from the lodge to the southern tip of Lago del Desierto. From there, we will navigate for about 30 min to the Vespigniani Nature Reserve, where we can walk along a low difficulty path through the forest of the least known areas of El Chaltén. On the way back, we see the valley surrounded by woody mountains and, in the background, Mount Fitz Roy.
Río Las Vueltas
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We border the Las Vueltas River, enjoying different perspectives of the valley and wide views of the Andes Mountains We stop along the way to get different views of the Los Andes Mountain Range.
More details >Río Las Vueltas
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Exploration Path
We leave the lodge and border the Las Vueltas River, enjoying different perspectives of the valley and wide views of the Andes Mountains We stop along the way to get different views of the Los Andes Mountain Range. Before returning to the lodge, we will make a stop in El Chaltén town to walk through its streets.
Glaciar Perito Moreno
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
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Overland
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Easy
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Full-day
While we drive to the Perito Moreno Glacier, we will learn more about its history, the Patagonian steppe, the area’s nature, the dynamics of glaciers, and the features that make this one so special.
More details >Glaciar Perito Moreno
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Exploration Path
While we drive to the Perito Moreno Glacier, we will learn more about its history, the Patagonian steppe, the area’s nature, the dynamics of glaciers, and the features that make this one so special. Why is it balanced? How does it compare with other glaciers? These are some of the questions that will be answered as we approach the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier.
* This exploration combines Explora services with services provided by third parties, so it must be confirmed with our reservations team at least 30 days before the stay and has an additional cost. This exploration must be done on the day of check-out and must include a night's stay in El Calafate, which must be covered by each traveler. To make your reservation, contact us at reserve@explora.com or by phone +56 2 2395 2800.
Los Témpanos
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
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Overland
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Easy
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Full-day
We begin our trip at El Calafate, from where we approach the front of this magnificent and sculptured ice mass that will constantly remind us that it is always moving. Travelers will have the option to take the different walkways.
More details >Los Témpanos
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Exploration Path
The impressive Perito Moreno Glacier comes down to Argentina from the Southern Ice Fields. We begin our trip at El Calafate, from where we approach the front of this magnificent and sculptured ice mass that will constantly remind us that it is always moving. Travelers will have the option to take the different walkways to get a better view of the glacier. We return to El Calafate by van and then take off to explora El Chaltén.
* Subject to availability between the months of October and April. This exploration combines explora services with services provided by third parties, so it must be confirmed with our reservations team at least 30 days before the stay and has an additional cost.
This exploration must be done during the day prior to check-out at Explora, and must include a night's stay in El Calafate, which must be covered by each traveler. To make your reservation, contact us at reserve@explora.com or by phone +56 2 2395 2800.
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