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El Chalten Transfers & Day Trips
Private Transfers, Day Trips and Excursions
Road to El Chalten
Stop at scenic viewpoints on the way
Trekking Capital of Argentina
Welcome to El Chalten
Mount Fitz Roy
Gateway to Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Chalten Transfers & Day Trips
Where is El Chaltén, and how far is it from El Calafate?
El Chaltén is located in Los Glaciares National Park, in Argentine Patagonia, near the iconic Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. It is approximately 215 km (134 miles) from El Calafate, with a driving time of around 3 hours, depending on road and weather conditions.
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Can we stop for photos and viewpoints on the way to El Chaltén?
Yes. During your private transfer to El Chaltén, we can arrange short stops at selected scenic viewpoints along Route 40 and Route 23, with panoramic views of Lake Viedma, Mount Fitz Roy and the surrounding landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park, depending on weather and visibility.
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What happens once we arrive in El Chaltén?
You can choose the service that best suits your plans. We can provide a door-to-door transfer directly to your hotel in El Chaltén, arrange a waiting time for the driver while you explore independently before returning to El Calafate, or combine your transfer with a private guide for a customized excursion in The Region.
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Can I combine my transfer from El Calafate with a Fitz Roy or Cerro Torre excursion?
Yes. Your private transfer from El Calafate can be coordinated with a Fitz Roy or Cerro Torre hiking excursion before checking into your hotel in El Chaltén.
Depending on your chosen trail, we can arrange drop-off at the most convenient starting point, while your luggage remains safely coordinated for your arrival in El Chaltén. You can explore independently or add a private local guide for the hike.
After the excursion, you can continue to your hotel in El Chaltén, making the transfer part of your Patagonia experience rather than simply a point-to-point journey.
👉 Tell us how you would like to experience and we can organize the transfer accordingly.
Can I combine the El Chaltén transfer with FTE Airport?
Yes. We can arrange your transfer directly between El Calafate Airport (FTE) and El Chaltén, in either direction. This is ideal if you want to travel straight to El Chaltén after your flight or connect your return from El Chaltén with a departing flight from FTE.
Flight monitoring and pickup times can be coordinated according to your itinerary.
👉 Send us your flight and itinerary details and we will coordinate
Private Transfers to El Chaltén & Fitz Roy
Private transfers from El Calafate and FTE Airport to El Chaltén, with options to combine your journey with Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, Lago del Desierto and hiking excursions in Los Glaciares National Park.
El Calafate → El Chaltén
Approx. 215 km · 3h–3h 30min Private door-to-door transfer from El Calafate to your hotel or accommodation in El Chaltén, travelling through the spectacular Patagonian landscape towards the Fitz Roy mountain range.
Request a QuoteFTE Airport → El Chaltén
Approx. 200 km · 2h 45min–3h 15min Private transfer directly from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to your hotel in El Chaltén, with flight monitoring and personalized airport pickup.
Request a QuoteEl Calafate → Fitz Roy Hiking Area
Transfer + hiking itinerary Combine your private transfer from El Calafate with a Fitz Roy hiking experience. Drop-off can be coordinated according to your selected trail, with the possibility of finishing your hike directly in El Chaltén.
Request a QuoteEl Calafate → Cerro Torre
Transfer + hiking itinerary Travel privately from El Calafate to El Chaltén and combine your transfer with a hike towards Cerro Torre and Laguna Torre. Guided excursions can also be arranged in advance.
Request a QuoteEl Chaltén → Lago del Desierto
Approx. 37 km · 1h–1h 15min Private transportation from El Chaltén to Lago del Desierto, travelling along the scenic Río de las Vueltas valley with views of forests, rivers, glaciers and the Fitz Roy range.
Request a QuoteCustom El Chaltén & Fitz Roy Transfers
Flexible private itineraries Combine El Calafate, FTE Airport, El Chaltén, Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and Lago del Desierto in a private itinerary. Driver waiting time and private local guides can be arranged according to your hiking and travel plans.
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El Chalten Transfer Booking
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