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Horseback Riding & Kayaking Adventure in El Chaltén

Explore El Chaltén on horseback and by kayak in this full-day adventure with a riverside picnic lunch.

Why choose this excursion?

  • Horseback ride with mountain views
  • Kayak through scenic river bends
  • Camp-style lunch included
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Overview

Discover the Patagonian wilderness with a unique combination of horseback riding and kayaking near El Chaltén. Ride along forest trails to a secluded lagoon, enjoy a traditional camp-style lunch, and then paddle down the winding Río de las Vueltas surrounded by mountain views. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers, this full-day tour offers the best of the Andes in a single adventure.

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PeritoMorenoGlacier.com, a site by RipioTurismo, celebrates South America as the vibrant garden of our world, rich in colorful landscapes, cultural heritage, gastronomy, and warm hospitality. With +20 years of expertise, we craft custom trips across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Our carefully selected hotels and local partners ensure the best service possible. We cater to FITs, groups, adventure seekers, and the 50+ age group with luxury tours.

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itinerary

At 9:30 AM, the adventure begins from El Chaltén with a short drive to Estancia Bonanza. Once there, participants gear up and begin the horseback ride, crossing the Cañadón de la Vizcacha and open grasslands with stunning views of Mount Fitz Roy. The trail leads into a lenga and ñire forest, ending at Laguna Lita after approximately 2 hours on horseback.

While the picnic-style lunch is prepared, guests can enjoy a short hike to a viewpoint overlooking Laguna Cóndor. After lunch, the group descends on foot to the river where kayaks await.

Before starting the paddle, dry bags and full technical gear are provided, along with a safety briefing. The kayaking portion covers approximately 12 km down the Río de las Vueltas, a shallow, winding river flanked by native forest and mountains. The journey lasts about 1.5 hours, depending on water flow and wind conditions.

Once back at Estancia Bonanza, guests change into dry clothes before being transferred back to the base in El Chaltén around 6:00 PM.

Type: Adventure, Horseback Riding, Kayaking
Duration: Full Day
Cancellation Policy: 15 days before the date of your tour
Availability: Daily from November 1 to March 31
Starting Time: 9:00 AM
Finishing Time: 6:30 PM
Pick Up: Meeting Point
Drop Off: Meeting Point
Language: English and Spanish
Minimum Booking: 1

What is Included

  • Horseback gear; technical kayak gear
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
  • Transfers from/to base in El Chaltén
  • Picnic-style lunch with drink
  • Accident insurance
  • Transfers from your hotel to the base
  • Tips

Optionals

There's no optionals available for this excursions. Let us know if you need anything on your booking.

Cancellation Policy

Faq

The tour runs on December 24 and 31. There is no operation on December 25 or January 1.

Yes, the minimum age to participate is 12 years old.

Due to the physical demands of horseback riding and kayaking, it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

No previous horseback or kayaking experience is needed. The activity is suitable for beginners in good physical condition.

At the base located at Av. San Martin 872. You must arrive by 9:15 AM.

We recommend comfortable clothing for horseback riding, sunscreen, a towel, thermal t-shirt, and a change of underwear for the kayaking part.

From USD: 399
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