Whether departing from Chile or from Argentina, on this travesía we will explore the untouched geography and nature of the Patagonia. Traveling across its plains, forests, rivers, glaciers and mountainous formations, we will experience the diversity and uniqueness of the flora and fauna, which includes close to 500 animal species and thousands of plant species.
On the Argentine side, the travesía will be based at El Chaltén, in Los Glaciares National Park.
Upon arrival at the airport in Santiago, Chile, you must take a connecting flight to the city of Punta Arenas, which takes around four hours. Our staff will be there to meet you and take you to Hotel Salto Chico, a trip of about four hours and 30 minutes.
We can also pick you up from a variety of points in Punta Arenas (find out more here).
On arrival at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, you must take a connecting flight to El Calafate, which takes four to five hours. There our staff will meet you and take you on the journey of 220 kilometers (137 miles) to El Chaltén, which takes three hours.
We recommend that you arrive at El Calafate by 5 p.m. in order to be able to enjoy dinner and plan your next day's exploration.
All of our guides have Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, which guarantees that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance to people in remote areas. We travel with a complete medical kit. There is a medical clinic in the town of Chaltén. For more serious cases, there is a full medical center in Calafate, two hours from El Chaltén.
By telephone at Hotel Salto Chico (56 2) 3952580, (56 2) 3952581 and (56 2) 3952582 or by email: recpatagonia@explora.com They can call El Puma lodge in El Chaltén, at (54 2962) 493095, (54 2962) 493017 or send an e-mail: info@hosteriaelpuma.com.ar
Daily explorations of varying interests and lengths at explora Patagonia, accompanied by bilingual guides. Daily explorations in El Chaltén. Full room and board, three meals a day from a varied menu and bar. Transfers between the airport and the beginning and end points of the travesía.
The groups are made up of a maximum of six travelers, accompanied by one of our expert guides and explora personnel.
A valid passport and in some cases, a visa for Argentina (visa not required for citizens of countries belonging to the European Union, the United States and several Latin American countries). For more information, please visit: http://www.argentina.gov.ar ).
No more than three consecutive hours.
A spacious, comfortable minibus, adapted for the journey.
Every vehicle carries an emergency satellite telephone, as well as GPS, a compass and maps.
As space is limited, we ask you to please bring only what is necessary.
No. The nearest commercial airport is at Punta Arenas. However, there are private flights from Punta Arenas to the airport at Puerto Natales and explora can organize transport from there to our lodge.
Yes, provided that you bring a charger.
