Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 02962-493118;
www.casadeguias.com.ar
; Lago del Desierto s/n, El Chaltén)
Friendly and
professional, with English-speaking guides certified by the Argentine Association of
Mountain Guides (AAGM). It specializes in small groups. Offerings include mountain
traverses, ascents for the very fit and rock-climbing classes.
Patagonia Aventura
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 02962-493110;
www.patagonia-aventura.com.ar
;
Av San Martín 56, El Chaltén)
Offers ice
trekking (AR$780, two hours) and ice climbing (AR$1000, all day) on Glaciar Viedma
with cruise ship access. Tours do not include transportaion to Puerto Bahía Túnel
(AR$90), where excursions depart.
El Chaltén Mountain Guides
MOUNTAINEERING
( 02962-493329;
www.ecmg.com.ar
; Av San Martín 187, El Chaltén)
Licensed guides do ice-
field traverse, trekking and mountaineering. Rates decrease significantly with group size.
Fly-Fishing
02962-493185;
www.chaltenfishing.com.ar
; Cabo García 267, El Chaltén)
for half-day trips to
Lago del Desierto or for full-day excursions that include a few hours at Laguna Larga.
Equipment is provided; call for current rates and information on fishing licenses.
Horseback Riding
Horses can be used to trot round town and to carry equipment with a guide (prices nego-
tiable), but are not allowed unguided on national-park trails. Outfitter
El Relincho
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 02692-493007, in El Calafate 02902-491961;
www.elrelinchopatagonia.com.ar
; Av San Martín 505, El Chaltén; 4hr ride AR$450)
takes riders to
the pretty valley of Río de las Vueltas and also offers more challenging rides combined
with a ranch barbecue. Cabin-style accommodations are also available.
Kayak & Canoe Trips
As El Chaltén grows, so do the aquatic offerings. Fitzroy Expediciones (
Click here
)
has
half-day guided kayaking trips on the Río de las Vueltas that stop for lunch at the com-
pany's adventure camp. (Overnight stays are also available in the timber lodge and eight
cabins, 17km north of town - ask at the office in El Chaltén for more info.) You can also
book two-day canoe and camping trips to Río La Leona.
