Puerto Natales to El Chaltén

From the fjords of Puerto Natales to the trails of El Chaltén: direct cross-border transfers connecting Chilean Patagonia with Argentina’s trekking capital.

Finished Torres del Paine and heading north to Fitz Roy? The Puerto Natales to El Chaltén connection is one of the classic Patagonia legs, and also one of the most awkward to do by scheduled buses. A direct transfer replaces the connections and terminal waits with a single door-to-door journey.

You will be travelling home with us. Huemul Travel is based in El Chaltén, so the team that picks you up in Chile is the same local crew that can point you to trailheads, bakeries, and viewpoints when you arrive.

Distance

220 km (137 miles) north of Puerto Natales

Why Take This Shuttle

One vehicle and one local team from your accommodation in Puerto Natales to your accommodation in El Chaltén, instead of connecting buses and terminal waits.

Notable Stops

Border crossing between Chile and Argentina

Estimated Travel Time

5-5.5 hours (including border crossing)

What to Expect

Carry a valid passport and any visa your nationality requires, and declare restricted goods at the border. Immigration, customs, weather and road conditions all affect the journey, so the day is planned with margin rather than a promised arrival.

Tell us where you are staying in Puerto Natales when you request availability and we will confirm the pickup arrangement in writing. Many passengers on this route are connecting Torres del Paine with the Fitz Roy trails.

All vehicles equipped with first aid kits
Professional Class D driver's
Comfortable suspension for unpaved roads
Heating/cooling systems for passenger comfort
Regular maintenance and safety checks
Emergency contact numbers provided

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Common Questions

Is this a private or shared transfer?

Our transfers are private unless the booking confirmation specifically states that the service is shared. A private transfer reserves the vehicle for your group and allows the departure time and pickup location to be arranged around your itinerary.

Where can you pick us up and drop us off?

We can normally arrange pickup from hotels, apartments, bus terminals, airports, trailheads, and other approved locations within the service area. Your exact pickup and drop-off points will be confirmed before the transfer.

How much luggage can we bring?

Standard suitcases, trekking backpacks, photography equipment, and outdoor gear can normally be transported. Please tell us the number of passengers and the amount of luggage before booking so we can assign a suitable vehicle.

How do we book a transfer?

Send us your travel date, preferred departure time, passenger count, pickup location, destination, and luggage requirements. We will confirm availability, the complete price, and the booking conditions before payment.

Are child seats available?

Child seats may be available when requested in advance. Please provide the child’s age and approximate weight when making your reservation so we can confirm the appropriate seat.

What is the cancellation policy?

Your cancellation conditions will be provided before the booking is confirmed. The amount refunded may depend on how far in advance the cancellation is requested and whether the vehicle has already been assigned.

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