Summary

  • 3hrs 15min flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.
  • 1hr 20mins flight from Ushuaia to El Calafate.
  • 3hrs 15min drive from El Calafate Airport to the camp.
  • Twelve luxury domes with private bathroom + eco-friendly toiletry amenities + Stoves.
  • Two-night minimum stay.
  • Full board rates range USD 760 (Rack rate per dome, per night in double base in Premium category)
  • Rates include: lodging + Meals (Breakfast , box lunch, tea & dinner ).
  • Rates don’t include: Transfers | Experiences Around El Chaltén.

USP: UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

  • Stunning views of Fitz Roy mountain range.
  • Unique location – 3 km|1.8 mi away from town -15 min driving.
  • Off-the-beaten-path.
  • Low environmental impact. 100% off grid, self-sufficient
  • True simple experience – Following pioneers dreams.
  • Ideal for small groups – easy take-over.

DESTINATION

El Chaltén is a tiny mountain village in the South Patagonian travel circuit of
Argentina. It was founded in 1985 and quickly became a popular base camp for
climbers who tried to conquer the summit of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
There is no need to be a skilled hiker to enjoy Patagonia’s unmarred beauty: primeval forests packed with southern beech trees, snowmelt lagoons, rushing rivers, and jagged zeniths topped with outsized glaciers and floating condors.
From beginners to moderate, there are several scenic trails to enjoy the area and the UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park

CONNECTIVITY

The closest airport is El Calafate international airport “Comandante Armando Tola”
(FTE), 200km away. Here Aerolineas Argentinas operate flights connecting with
Buenos Aires, Bariloche and Ushuaia.
Flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate take 3hs 15min, Bariloche to El Calafate 1h 45 min and from Ushuaia to El Calafate, 1h 20min.
Getting to Chalten Camp from El Calafate airport is a 3hr 15min private transfer
along a scenic paved road, across the Patagonian steppe, passing lakes and rivers.
The last 15 min to the Camp are on a gravel road crossing the bridge of the Río de las Vueltas (red line in the map)

LOCATION

Chalten Camp is nested within the native southern beech forest, between Río de las
Vueltas and a massive granite wall, beyond the crowds and lights. Far enough to feel
pristine nature and close enough to the trails and town. You can also find us on
Google Maps –Link for Google Maps–

STAYING WITH US

FULL BOARD RATE INCLUDES

  • Lodging
  • Breakfast (Orange juice, yogurt, toasts, puddings, fruits, cereals, scrambled eggs, milk, coffee, tea)
  • Box lunch. (Home made alfajor, fruit, nuts, sandwich/rolls and candies)
  • Dinner: Three courses with a soft drink included. Menu is proposed on traditional argentine recipes, adjusting to diet restrictions if ir required in advance.
    This is a great alternative if you want to organice you own activities in El Chaltén,
    knowing that we’ll be waiting you to enjoy dinner with the best views of the whole
    area.
    We can customize our meals to accommodate your dietary preferences. Please
    inform us in advance for better organization. Additionally, we offer a Kosher
    alternative upon request with an additional charge.

 

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

In/out transfers from El Calafate/Airport or El Chaltén town
Alcoholic drinks (we have a wine & cocktail list available to pair the menu)
Experiences around El Chaltén or any guided experience.
Note that because of the nature of the property we don’t have a on-site laundry

EXPERIENCES AROUND THE CAMP
SELF GUIDED / RELAXATION AREAS (INCLUDED IN RATE)

  • Hiking the valley: Take a portable hammocks and enjoy an easy but beautiful hike, crossing the native forest and find a spot to relax in the valley of the “Rio de las vueltas”
  • The hammocks: We have two spots with hammocks to have a beer, read a book or just admire Fitz Roy.
  • Table by the river: This is the perfect spot for a shiny day. Ideal to take a deep in the shallow waters of the river, or get the picnic basket to spend the afternoon.

 

STAY IN TOUCH

Communication in Patagonia sometimes becomes really hard, even more in El Chaltén, For this reason we ask you to give us a WhatsApp contact that you’ll have during your trip.
Please add our WhatsApp numbers: Front Desk and Reservation Department. (in business hours, Mon to Fri 9 to 6 pm.) We always re-check the details of your arrival at least 48 in advance.

SUSTAINABILITY FACTS

  • Domes are constructed on pilots to minimize the ecosystem impact.
  • We used recycled oils to replace paints in order to treat exterior woods.
  • We installed a single bio-digester per dome, reaching great efficiency to treat sewage wastes.
  • We installed ecofriendly toilets, using half of the water each time it flush.
  • We used eco-friendly lumber boards to construct the Domes: Eucalyptus and Kiri.
  • The camp use off-the-grid energy, mainly solar panels, mixed with self-generated energy to insurance constant service.
  • Our kitchen is equipped with appliances and utensils suitable for the available electricity, and we operate efficiently. Additionally, our menu is prepared using sustainable techniques
  • Our property has made enviromental impact studies approved by the goverment of Santa Cruz province.
  • We carry out enviromental protection actions through our partnership with Amigos del Parque, a non profit organization that colaborates in the preservation of PN Los Glaciares.
  • Homemade products and local providers are part of the service we bring.

WASTE & PLASTIC GENERATION

  • We use eco-friendly toiletry amenities with re-fillable dispensers.
  • We provide natural wool slippers to our guests.
  • We segregate wastes. Feeding an on-site compost and carrying the plastic, glass and other wastes to the recycling plant in town.·
  • Box lunches are wrapped with paper and we avoid plastic use while cooking.
  • We don’t use any plastic straws.
  • We suggest guests to use the same towels and linens during the stay (of course we
    change them each three nights or upon request).

THE CAMP

The lay-out of the camp has been carefully designed to maximize the privacy of guests. The domes are 15/20 meters apart from each other. This ensures that all the domes have privacy and can enjoy the views of the forest and the Fitz Roy. All the domes are joined by wooden walkways

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM GLAMPING?

  • Experience Nature: sleeping in a dome under the stars in the woods provides the unique opportunity to experience light, rain and wind in a different way.
  • Great comfort: The domes are equipped with a wooden stove, queen size bed,
    bathroom, generous blankets and hot-water bags for bedtime.
  • Disconnect: WIFI is available in the dinning dome but not in the sleeping domes.
  • Dinners are served at tables shared with other guests.
  • Glam Camping: Leave your comfort zone to sleep out in the wild but with the
    comfort of a conventional room.
  • Thermal amplitude: Is important to be aware of the temperature range that
    Patagonia region and this type of accomodation implies. Inside the domes
    temperature will be similar as outside. Wooden stoves helps for acclimation.
  • At times of sub-zero temperatures, water can freeze, which can temporarily affect the supply in the domes.
  • Energy sustainability: Chalten Camp produces its own energy through solar panels. Therefore, it is not possible to use devices with high electrical consumption, such as hairdryers or hair straighteners, to avoid overloading the system and to maintain the electrical supply throughout the camp. Your collaboration is key to maintain sustainability.
  • Fire Prevention Policy: It is strictly prohibited to dry clothes on the wood stoves due to the significant risk of fire. The Front Desk will provide guidance on the proper use of the stove to prevent future issues. In case of misuse thereafter, we reserve the right to apply an additional penalty. This measure is strictly enforced to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of all.

SPACES

Nearby the main domes, there is a fire pit, the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and stories under the clear southern sky. Meters away, conveniently located under the beech trees, two picnic tables await to offer great views and the ideal place to have lunch in a calm shiny day. There are also several hammocks around the camp to enjoy a nap, a book o just the landscape.

SLEEPING DOMES

There are 09 double domes and 3 triple domes, all of them built on raised structures within the native forest. A dome is a strong tent, build in a geodesic iron structure, covered with a canvas and insulated with a special material.

Each unit has 27 m2, housing a bedroom and a private bathroom. Equipped with a wooden stove, 220 volt electricity, queen size bed, generous blankets and cozy decoration.

The 8 Premium category domes have panoramic “windows” facing the Fitz Roy.

The 4 Deluxe category domes have panoramic “windows” to the  surrounding forest.

Note that:

  • A Double Dome can have Twin or Queen size beds.
  • Triple Dome can be setting with 3 single beds or one single and one Queen size
    bed. If it is use in double base is not possible to remove the remaining bed.
  • The Domes are not suitable for people with mobility issues as they are raised above the ground.
  • Stoves are handled exclusively by the staff, lighting them at sunset.

MAIN DOME

The two 80 square meter domes houses a comfortable living room as well as the dining room. With it’s large windows they are the ideal location to relax and unwind, enjoying convivial conversations, reading a book or having a drink next to the fireplace with stunning views of the mountains and the famous Fitz Roy. Here there are 220/110 Volt sockets to charge devices and a dispenser to refill personal water bottles. The main domes are the only spot in the camp with wifi connection.

EXPERIENCES AROUND EL CHALTEN (Non included in rate)

HIKING TO LAGUNA TORRE

An array of trials and breathtaking panoramic views create a perfect day in the Los Glaciares National Park.
An easy 30-minute walk from the camp takes to the trailhead in El Chaltén, where are two head trails to Laguna Torre ; both paths merge within 5 minutes walk.
The trail enters the valley of the Fitz Roy river and follows up alongside the stream to its source. Halfway through the path, reach to “Mirador del Torre” a natural viewpoint with magnificent panoramic views of the Adela range, Cerro Torre and the satellite granite needles. Continue and cross the De Agostini base camp towards the frontal moraine, which ascends until reaching its crest after walking for 15 minutes. From there it is possible to go down to the Laguna Torre, or to continue along the same ridge for another 2 km to the Maestri viewpoint. This lagoon tends to group numerous icebergs on its shore which has fallen off from the front face of the Grande Glacier.

 

Self-guided or guided with extra cost
Duration : 8/9 hs | Level: Medium
Round trip distance: 15 miles| Elevation: 800 feet
Season: Oct to April.

HIKING TO LAGUNA DE LOS TRES

An array of trials and breathtaking panoramic views create a perfect day in National Park los Glaciares. An easy 30-minute walk from the camp takes to the trailhead that begins at the end of Avenida San Martín. During the first hour of trekking the path ascends steeply up to a natural viewpoint of the valley. As the ñires become more numerous along the way, approximately an hour and a half later reach, a well-marked natural rocky viewpoint with a sign that allows you to interpret the whole unforgettable landscape. The path continues to finally arrive to Poincenot Base Camp. From here, and after crossing the Río Blanco and its homonymous campsite, the path ascends steeply for approximately 400 metres until arriving to Laguna de los Tres, which will require more than an hour of effort. The trail finishes at the ridge of the old frontal moraine of Glaciar De Los Tres with an extraordinary view to the granite wall of Mount Fitz Roy and the surrounding peaks. Going down the moraine, and skirting the lagoon to its natural draining point, find a path heading towards another breathtaking viewpoint: the desolate Laguna Sucia and its hanging glaciers.

 

Self-guided or guided with extra cost
Duration : 9/10 hs | Level: Medium +
Round trip distance: 18 miles| Elevation: 2300 feet
Season: Oct to April.

FISHING DAY

It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or and experienced angler, a fishing day in El Chaltén will be long lasting memory. These lakes and rivers have been home to Brown and Rainbow trouts for several decades and a place of spawning for the majestic Chinook salmon (with specimens that can weigh up to 25 kg). The previous day at noon, have a briefing with you fishing guide to check
fishing permits, equipment and other last minutes doubts. All the gear is provided by the guide so, you can choose to fish with fly or spinning rod. After breakfast, around eight, your guide will drive towards Lago del Desierto. The gravel route travels throughout the valley offering great fishing spot in the Río de Las Vueltas, with deep wells and strong currents. At lunch time stop by the Lago del Desierto where a delicious barbecue awaits. Return to the fishing in the lake or take a second chance in the river at the way back to the camp. Recommended personal gear: Warm clothes, two pairs of socks, waterproof jacket, hat and sunglasses.
Inclusions: Transfers | Equipment (dry suit, rods, etc) | snacks | Lunch and soft drinks.
Exclusion: Fishing permits | Alcoholic drinks.

 

Extra cost to be paid to the guide
Duration: 10 hs (6/8 hs fishing)
Season: November to April (Chinook Feb &March).