El Chaltén ↔ Lago del Desierto
1h 30m each way
37 km along Route 41
Oct 8 – Apr 8
Logistics
Regular Road Shuttles
Regular transport service connecting the village of El Chaltén with the pier at Lago del Desierto and intermediate trailheads.
Daily Frequencies
Morning and afternoon departures during high season (October 8th to April 8th, except Wednesdays).
Departure Point
From the Receptivo Chaltén office or designated hotel pick-ups in El Chaltén, Santa Cruz.
Comfortable Fleet
Modern and safe vehicles with ample space for hiking backpacks and trekking poles.
Schedules and Tickets
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Round Trip
Lago del Desierto
6.5 hrs Layover
Dep 08:00 AM · Ret 04:00 PM
Round Trip
Lago del Desierto
3 hrs Layover
Dep 11:00 AM · Ret 04:00 PM
One Way
Lago del Desierto
8 AM
Early Dep · El Chaltén → P. Sur
One Way
Lago del Desierto
11 AM
Mid-Morning · El Chaltén → P. Sur
Río Eléctrico Shuttle (Laguna de los Tres Trailhead)
El Chaltén → Río Eléctrico Bridge / El Pilar Lodge (One Way)
Río Eléctrico
Río Eléctrico
8:00 AM
Early Departure · Hotel Pick-Up
Río Eléctrico
Río Eléctrico
9:30 AM
Intermediate Dep · Hotel Pick-Up
Río Eléctrico
Río Eléctrico
11:00 AM
Mid-Morning · Receptivo Office
Important Information
Guidelines, Recommendations & Meeting Points
Guidelines
- Suitable for all audiences
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
- Shuttle times may vary, be rescheduled or cancelled due to road conditions, operations or weather
- We carry 1 travel backpack per passenger. We do not transport bicycles or unaccompanied luggage
What to Bring
- Trekking footwear and pants
- Warm waterproof jacket
- Water bottle
- Box lunch / snacks
Meeting Points
- Hotel Pick-Up: For morning departures (08:00 AM and 09:30 AM), direct pick-up from your accommodation in El Chaltén.
- Receptivo Chaltén Office: For 11:00 AM departures, arrive 15 min prior (10:45 AM) at our central office (Av. San Martín 55, corner of Trevisan).
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