Private tour to the LARGEST Glacier in Argentina + El Chaltén

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Private tour to the LARGEST Glacier in Argentina + El Chaltén — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover two of the most emblematic destinations in Patagonia on a private full-day tour from El Calafate, with a bilingual guide. This experience combines a tour of the mythical Route 40, a navigation on Lake Viedma with views of the impressive Viedma Glacier, and a visit to the town of El Chaltén.

The adventure begins with the transfer from your accommodation in El Calafate. During the trip you will traverse the immensity of the Patagonian steppe, with stops at the historic Parador La Leona and at different scenic points of Lake Viedma.

Upon arriving at Bahía Túnel, we will embark to sail on Lake Viedma and get close to the largest glacier in continental Argentina. From the water you can admire its imposing ice walls, the floating icebergs, and the immensity of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

Then we will take a trip to the town of El Chaltén, where we will take a short hike to see the Chorrillo del Salto Waterfall.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Audio guide: Portuguese, Italian
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Traslados Viento Blanco

What is included

Included

Included: Trekking poles
Included: Private transportation
Included: Onboard Wi-Fi (Starlink)
Included: In-person bilingual guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission fees: Navigation ticket Glacier Viedma
Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance to Los Glaciares National Park

Itinerary

El Calafate

10 min

We will pick up the passengers through the door of their accommodation, and begin the 220 kilometer journey to El Chaltén.
Lago Argentino

10 min Admission included

Along the way, we will stop at various viewpoints in the Andes Mountains, where passengers can get off the vehicle to take pictures.
La Leona

20 min

Halfway there we will stop at the historic stop and stay La Leona, on the banks of the eponymous river. Passengers can learn the history of the place, buy souvenirs, have breakfast or go to the bathroom if they wish.
Viedma Glacier

3 hours Admission not included

Upon arrival at Tunnel Bay, we will embark on the sailing to cross the waters of Lake Viedma. We will see the Viedma Glacier and its ice walls, on the edge of the Andes Mountains.
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

We will travel 25 kilometers by vehicle to begin a short walk towards the Chorrillo del Salto, a waterfall of glacier origin more than 20 meters high.