El Calafate & El Chaltén Holidays

A charming resort town with plenty to explore, El Calafate is the gateway to one of Argentina’s most impressive natural wonders, Los Glaciares National Park and the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier. View this colossal wall of ice from observation walkways or by cruising the surrounding waters.

Most visitors to the glacier will stay in El Calafate, offering a variety of hotels, shops and restaurants. There are also several luxury lodges and remote Estancias located in the nearby wilderness, perfect for those looking for seclusion in an awe-inspiring setting.

Four hours’ drive from El Calafate, surrounded by forests, lakes and mountains, the small town of El Chaltén is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. The location is simply unbeatable for hiking; as the starting point for a wealth of scenic walking routes and treks. Many visitors are lured in by the Laguna de Los Trek (Fitz Roy Base Camp), offering impressive views of Mount Fitz Roy - if you only do one hike in Argentina, let it be this one.

Trailfinders offers a range of El Calafate and El Chaltén holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore with a local guide on a private touring holiday, join a sociable guided group tour or are looking for advice on a wider Patagonia itinerary – they are the perfect people to ask.