Today, travelers have a choice between three amazing adventures! Here are the options:
1. Half-Day Horseback Riding Adventure with Estancia Lunch or Dinner (meal included depends on AM or PM excursion)
Ride through the most remote corners of an authentic Patagonian estancia on horseback for an unforgettable half-day adventure. With a bilingual guide, immerse yourself in nature as you cross lush ñire and lenga forests, flowing streams, and breathtaking mountain ranges. Along the way, take in stunning panoramic views of the Estancia and its spectacular surroundings.
After the ride, El Establo Restaurant awaits with a carefully crafted selection of traditional regional cuisine—prepared and ready for you to savor.
Starting time: 11 a.m. / 6 p.m.
Duration: 4.5 hours, including transfer times.
Approximate horseback riding duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Approximate distance covered: 8 km (5 miles).
Children under 8 years old can ride with an adult
Maximum weight: 100kg / 220lbs
2. Lago del Desierto & Vespignani Glacier Excursion (Box lunch included)
This unforgettable experience combines navigation and trekking with a visit to the northern area of Los Glaciares National Park and the provincial reserve of Lago del Desierto. Depart by bus from El Chalten towards Punta Sur dock at Lago del Desierto. From there, sail for about 50 minutes spotting glaciers along the way and disembarking for a while in Punta Norte. Arrive to the Vespignani Glacier area where an expert guide will lead you to the trailheads of three different hikes and give you more information. All of the hikes are self-guided and require different levels of difficulty and effort. You will be given time to enjoy your preferred trekking activity. After hiking, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and a snack will be awaiting you before boating back on the Lago del Desierto towards Punta Sur. From the dock, your bus will to take you back for another evening in El Chalten.
3. Full Day Creston Glacier Hike (Box lunch included)
Cerro Crestón is located in the Lago Del Desierto area, about 37 km along Route 23 north of El Chaltén. With tall Lenga forests, glaciers and the imposing Cerro Crestón, this valley provides some of the most captivating trekking options. The day before the activity starts, a brief meeting will be held with the guide to confirm all details and check your necessary equipment for the morning's adventure. In the morning, a private transfer will pick you up at the hotel in El Chaltén and bring you to the meeting point for a 9:30 meet-up with your guide. Start the trek by hiking for about 40 minutes to the mountain's refugio, where a hot drink will be waiting for you. After about 20 minutes of a wonderful walk through a large lenga forest the surroundings will open up to an impressive view of the glacier and the Crestón peak. From here, continue gaining elevation out of the forest and into a boulder field landscape eroded by the glacier. This is the most demanding part of the trek. After walking 2 hours through this type of terrain, you will reach the foot of the glacier. Here, take a moment to put on your necessary equipment to walk on the glacier. Getting to the glacier depends on the weather, and travelers' physical condition. After enjoying lunch up at the glacier, return to the refugio and then back to El Chalten to rest up after a big day.
Difficulty Level: Medium- High (Requires previous trekking experience)
Duration: 9 hours total, (6 hrs trekking plus transfer time)
Gear: Warm & waterproof clothing, gloves, hat, sunglasses, and appropriate waterproof, high-top trekking boots required
Elevation gain: 900 meters
Total distance: 16km
*This excursion requires a supplemental fee. Please contact us for details.
