3 hours
Mobile ticket
Our company has 24 years experience as a travel and transportation agency at Southern Patagonia (Argentina & Chile).
We have an important fleet of more than 20 vehicles that allows to provide a comfortable and safe service both during summer or winter as we have our 4x4 Overland trucks.
We have 24/7 operational office down town Calafate and down town Chalten taking extremely care of all of our passengers, making sure everyone gets to their destination on time.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Transfer between Calafate and Chalten
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One Way ticket: El Calafate to Chalten or Chalten to Calafate Please inform the name of the hotel for pick up and hotel for the drop off. The distance from Calafate to Chalten is 220 kms / 138 miles, a 3-hour ride. The transfer to Chalten includes a stop midway at La Leona coffee place. The transfer to El Calafate is non stop. From Oct to Mar: Calafate to Chalten 7.30 am Chalten to Calafate 5 pm
Shared transfer
Duration: 3 hours
Calafate to Chalten
Minibus or bus
Pickup included
Shared transfer
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jasmine K,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
We only booked the transfer portion rather than a full day tour, and were still treated to plenty of interesting info on the way. Very well organized, comfortable transit, lovely stop by La Leona river as well.
Rowena S,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Comfortable trip with a shared group who were doing a day trip to El Chakten. Bonus if guide commentary along the way.
X7655BWmattp,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I would be very cautious booking transport with this company. I had transportation booked from Laguna Amarga to El Calafate and was told the transportation would be there at 3pm. I talked with the park rangers at the station and they assured me I was at the right location. At 3pm I asked multiple rangers if they see my transportation and they all told me no. At 3:30pm I didn't see them, so I text them and they said they were there at 3pm and they picked up another passenger. Later in the day another South Road bus came by and the driver called their headquarters and they told him there was transportation there at 3:30pm. Mixed stories. At the end of the day, I was stuck at Laguna Amarga and had to take a bus back to Puerto Natales. I could have caught a bus from Puerto Natales to El Calafate the next day, like they suggested, however, all my hotels, buses, campsites had already been booked and this would cause my itinerary to be off one day. I lost hundreds of dollars and asked the company if they could refund me the money, given my loss. They never responded to me after I requested the refund. I booked through them because of the great reviews, and maybe I was just unlucky, but I would definitely be cautious and have back up plans in place in case you get stranded like I did.
Elyse M,
Feb 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
Reliable transportation to El Chalten if don’t want a big bus or private transfer. You basically tag along with their day trip, but the bonus is you don’t have to make the return on same day. I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel
Nomad512407,
Dec 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
VES transport Botched and alive They left us stranded at 6 in the morning to go to the airport After paying round trip We pay for a taxi We asked for what was not used to be returned to us. No, and for good measure. They didn't give us the complaints book either. Look carefully at your papers, They are not trustworthy Take the money and fly is their motto
Erikbueno,
Mar 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
Smooth driving and the pick up was on time. Clean bus and I would use them. I loved the convenience of not going to bus station
Erikbueno,
Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
Luis was a great guide and spoke English very well. Luis gave good info on food spots. The driver was smooth and safe.
Despoina V,
Jan 8, 2023
- Review from Viator
Very punctual, in the pick-up from our hotel, but not at Leona, the intermediate stop, where the driver appeared and opened the bus (a transformed truck) much later than the agreed time. Pleased with Luis, the guide.
Andrew P,
Nov 16, 2022
- Review from Viator
Not only did they get me from point A to B. But they also informed about the region and were kind to answer any questions I had.
Mike C,
Mar 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
The ride was efficiently and service very good. I wish there was a midday shuttle but that's a minor point. I was happy with the operations
Operated by SOUTHROAD