Title: Things to Do in El Chalten in 2026 | Expedia.com [El Chalten Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/El-Chalten.dx6055664)[Hotels in El Chalten](https://expedia.com/El-Chalten-Hotels.d6055664.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to El Chalten](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-El-Chalten.d6055664.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in El Chalten](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-El-Chalten.d6055664.Car-Rental-Guide)[El Chalten Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/El-Chalten.d6055664.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in El Chalten ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit El Chalten Types of activities [El Chalten Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/El-Chalten.dx6055664) ![El Chalten which includes snow, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055664/fb07a255-83eb-4089-b164-a90fcb4edc1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Chalten which includes snow, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055664/fb07a255-83eb-4089-b164-a90fcb4edc1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Chalten showing a sunset, tranquil scenes and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055664/0f6bbf81-b20e-4452-8428-f33bd5f0cc49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Chalten showing snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055664/5f216f67-4c6c-4a9f-a9de-a4b16a46cc49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Chalten which includes mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055664/a7b8837d-f9f8-40ed-94d1-fada959f8fe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### El Chalten Attractions Smaller cities have a charm about them you just don't find in their larger counterparts. Jot down all the fun and exciting things to do in El Chalten before you arrive so you can make the most of your getaway. You'll soon see that bigger doesn't necessarily mean better! If you're ready to discover the best of El Chalten, join one of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6055664&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let a friendly local show you the most popular tourist attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our top {18 fun activities in El Chalten [fun activities in El Chalten](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6055664&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth browsing through. --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6055664) ## Recommended things to do in El Chalten | Number of things to do | 18 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate](/things-to-do/full-day-chalten-soft.a2092250.activity-details): $143 | | Top 5 things to do | [From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén](/things-to-do/from-el-calafate-el-chalten-full-day.a252710.activity-details)[Rio de las Vueltas Rafting Experience - El Chalten](/things-to-do/rio-de-las-vueltas-rafting-experience-el-chalten.a5221574.activity-details)[Full Day El Chalten](/things-to-do/full-day-el-chalten.a2405799.activity-details)[Chalten Kayak at the Rio de las Vueltas](/things-to-do/chalten-kayak-in-the-rio-de-las-vueltas-with-lunch.a46929853.activity-details)[El Chalten: Full Day Trekking to Laguna de los Tres and Mount Fitz Roy](/things-to-do/el-chalten-full-day-trekking-to-laguna-de-los-tres-and-mount-fitz-roy.a2552337.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén](/things-to-do/from-el-calafate-el-chalten-full-day.a252710.activity-details)[Full Day El Chalten](/things-to-do/full-day-el-chalten.a2405799.activity-details)[Chalten Kayak at the Rio de las Vueltas](/things-to-do/chalten-kayak-in-the-rio-de-las-vueltas-with-lunch.a46929853.activity-details)[El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate](/things-to-do/full-day-chalten-soft.a2092250.activity-details)[Full Day Chalten Self Guided Trek From Calafate](/things-to-do/full-day-chalten-self-guided-trek-from-calafate.a2092231.activity-details) | ## What to do in El Chalten - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in El Chalten Heading to El Chalten on a budget? The following can be experienced for nada. **Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall** \- Shut your eyes and take a deep breath — there's nothing like being close to the water for some peace and relaxation. **Capilla de los Escaladores** \- Do a bit of quiet reflection and learn a few things about this site's religious significance. ### Things to Do in El Chalten with Kids There are plenty of outstanding experiences in El Chalten that the entire gang will get a buzz out of. Here are a few of the best [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6055664&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) in the area. - [Glaciers Gourmet Experience Cruise](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glaciers-gourmet-experience-cruise.a525778.activity-details) - [Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/perito-moreno-glacier-boat-tour.a252728.activity-details) - [Perito Moreno Glacier Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/perito-moreno-glacier-tour.a252678.activity-details) - [Glaciarium Admission with Roundtrip Shuttle](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glaciarium-admission-with-roundtrip-shuttle.a354666.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in El Chalten? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in El Chalten ![Laguna Capri showing a lake or waterhole and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532374112/38db5750-1de7-4a61-8301-b5a9122437a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Laguna Capri You can find out about the history of El Chalten when you stop by Laguna Capri. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Laguna-Capri-El-Chalten.d553248621532374112.Vacation-Attraction) ![Chorrillo del Salto waterfall at the beginning of autumn, Los Galcieres National Park, El Chalten, Argentina. El Chalten is the hiking paradise in the Patagonia region in South America.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532463170/2b516ebb-9180-43e6-8f8b-ff0f1b2bda42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall during your travels in El Chalten. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Salto-El-Chorrillo-Waterfall-El-Chalten.d553248621532463170.Vacation-Attraction) #### Capilla de los Escaladores Find out about the history of El Chalten when you spend time at Capilla de los Escaladores. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Capilla-De-Los-Escaladores-El-Chalten.d553248621532374113.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto Learn about the local history of El Chalten when you spend time at Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Chapel-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Loreto-El-Chalten.d553248622004958620.Vacation-Attraction) #### El Chaltén Welcome Sign Find out about the history of El Chalten with a stop at El Chaltén Welcome Sign. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/El-Chalten-Welcome-Sign-El-Chalten.d957006265339670528.Vacation-Attraction) #### Madsen House Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Madsen House Museum during your travels in El Chalten. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Madsen-House-Museum-El-Chalten.d760805614358016000.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mirador de las Águilas Learn about the local history of El Chalten when you take a trip to Mirador de las Águilas. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mirador-De-Las-Aguilas-El-Chalten.d957006452820873216.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mirador De Los Cóndores Learn about the local history of El Chalten with a stop at Mirador De Los Cóndores. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Mirador-De-Los-Condores-El-Chalten.d959382569219362816.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from El Chalten ![Breathtaking Sunrise over Torres Del Paine Mountain Range and Glacier Grey in Patagonia Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635943692021/b3f4d0d4-32e4-48ed-a4b3-a528a25fc92b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Natales ## Frequently asked questions ### Is El Chalten worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in El Chalten? ### What is the top tourist attraction in El Chalten? ### Is three days enough to stay in El Chalten? ### What are some activities to do in El Chalten with kids? > - [From El Calafate: Full-Day Trip to El Chaltén](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-el-calafate-el-chalten-full-day.a252710.activity-details) > - [Full Day El Chalten](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-el-chalten.a2405799.activity-details) > - [Chalten Kayak at the Rio de las Vueltas](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/chalten-kayak-in-the-rio-de-las-vueltas-with-lunch.a46929853.activity-details) > - [El Chalten Complete Experience Full Day Tour from El Calafate](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-chalten-soft.a2092250.activity-details) > - [Full Day Chalten Self Guided Trek From Calafate](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-chalten-self-guided-trek-from-calafate.a2092231.activity-details) ### What to do in El Chalten for adults? ### Are there free things to do in El Chalten? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - [Hotels near Laguna Capri ](https://www.expedia.com/Laguna-Capri-Hotels.0-l553248621532374112-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Estancia Maipu Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Estancia-Maipu-Hotels.d553248635937214020.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Lago del Desierto ](https://www.expedia.com/Lago-Del-Desierto-Hotels.0-l553248622004958615-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Estancia Helsingfors Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Estancia-Helsingfors-Hotels.d553248635927763815.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Blue Lake ](https://www.expedia.com/Blue-Lake-Hotels.0-l553248621558928119-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Huemul Glacier ](https://www.expedia.com/Huemul-Glacier-Hotels.0-l553248621592241076-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto ](https://www.expedia.com/Chapel-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Loreto-Hotels.0-l553248622004958620-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flights to Estancia Helsingfors ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Estancia-Helsingfors.d553248635927763815.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Capilla de los Escaladores ](https://www.expedia.com/Capilla-De-Los-Escaladores-El-Chalten.d553248621532374113.Vacation-Attraction) - [Laguna Capri ](https://www.expedia.com/Laguna-Capri-El-Chalten.d553248621532374112.Vacation-Attraction) - [Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall ](https://www.expedia.com/Salto-El-Chorrillo-Waterfall-El-Chalten.d553248621532463170.Vacation-Attraction) - [Viedma Lake ](https://www.expedia.com/Viedma-Lake-Santa-Cruz-Province.d6323748.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto ](https://www.expedia.com/Chapel-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Loreto-El-Chalten.d553248622004958620.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Estancia Maipu ](https://www.expedia.com/Estancia-Maipu.dx553248635937214020) - [Estancia Maipu Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Estancia-Maipu.d553248635937214020.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Lago del Desierto ](https://www.expedia.com/Lago-Del-Desierto-Santa-Cruz-Province.d553248622004958615.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Estancia Helsingfors ](https://www.expedia.com/Estancia-Helsingfors.dx553248635927763815) - [Estancia Helsingfors Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Estancia-Helsingfors.d553248635927763815.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Madsen House Museum ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Madsen-House-Museum.d760805614358016000.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Salto El Chorrillo Waterfall ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Salto-El-Chorrillo-Waterfall.d553248621532463170.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Viedma Lake ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Viedma-Lake.d6323748.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Lago del Desierto ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lago-Del-Desierto.d553248622004958615.Car-Rental-Guide)