Tierra del Fuego Multi Activity Tour

Sea lions dozing

Hiking and catamaran tour at the "End of the World"

Untouched, wild landscape! Beagle Channel, snow-covered Cordillera Darwin, lakes, beech forest and an occasional summer snow storm will let you feel you are really at the southernmost end of South America.

Hiking-programmes in beautiful pristine nature, including easy climbs to summits with beautiful views and a catamaran tour through the bays and lagoons - truly an unforgettable experience.

ITINERARY:

(subject to change without prior notice)

Beagle channel view

Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia

Transfer airport - hotel. Overnight at hotel/hostel in Ushuaia.

Day 2: Trekking Tierra del Fuego NP

Starting at the hotel at about 09:00 am.
Places visited: Pampa Alta viewpoint, Isla Redonda, Coast Trail, Roca Lake.
Services Included: Guide, transfers, box lunch, poles & gaters if necesary.
Not included equipment: Trekking shoes, day backpack, jacket, globes, hat & a bottle of water.
The trail begins at the Toro ravine and follows a Lenga (tall deciduous beech) and Guindo (evergreen beech) forest to reach a panoramic spot where we shall be able to see the Beagle channel and the valley of the Pipo river. We shall then descend to Ensenada Bay, and during this descent we shall visit an active beaver dam. At Ensenada Bay, we shall take an open boat to reach Redonda (round) Island on the Beagle channel. On our return from the island we shall continue along the trail that will lead us to Roca Lake where we will have the
chance to enjoy a beautiful view of the lake while sipping a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and sampling the cakes at the "Casita del Bosque" (House in the woods) tea-room before returning to Ushuaia.
Distance: 9 km. Level difference: 520 m.
Overnight at hotel/hostel in Ushuaia.

Day 3: Lake Journey on Mountain Bikes

The tour will leave from the hotel and drive northward 60 km towards the lakes, a land of beautiful and wild landscape. Once arrived, preparations will be made assigning  mountain bikes and casques to the participants, who will receive a short briefing before leaving. Fun will then start riding along a wavy trail that ends on the shore of Fagnano Lake, the biggest of the area and 110 km long. The trail goes on through the forest and on top of cliffs providing beautiful views of the lake. Once the group reaches the camp, barbecue will be waiting and of course "mate" will be offered to those that want to have a try. After lunch the
adventure goes on, this time on a smaller lake, Escondido. Wearing life jackets, we will canoe crossing the lake up to "Petrel Inn" where we will meet the minibus that will drive us back to Ushuaia.
Total duration: 8/10 hrs. Bicycle: 2 hrs. Canoeing: 1 h.
Meal: cold snack, barbecue, fruit, sweets, cereal bar, drinks (wine, juice, tea).
Overnight at hotel/hostel in Ushuaia.

Day 4: Trekking on the Alvear Glacier

Duration: 8/10 hrs. Actual hours of walking: 7/9 hrs. Level: Demanding.
Equipment includes waterproof clothes, crampons and Box Lunch.
The trail follows the shores of Laguna Perdida, adding the penetration towards the main affluent of the Laguna Perdida which has its origin in the Albino Eye Glacier. On arrival at the Alvear Glacier, the great views of the mountains and ice will surprise us. We put our crampons on and initiate the exploration of the glacier, arriving at the "Beban" panoramic point to have lunch, continuing the tour, with stopping at panoramic points of impressive beauty. Return to the "Nunatak" refuge, and later return to the hotel.

Catamaran cruise

Day 5: Catamaran tour to Pingúinera Island

The catamaran departs from the touristic pier in South-eastern direction, sailing first into the Ushuaia Bay, with the frame of the capital of Tierra del Fuego to our backs. At the center of the Beagle Channel, the Alicia Archipelago is inhabited by an important colony of Imperial Cormorants. During the tour, we will have the opportunity to observe the majestic Black Eyebrow Albatross, as well as Scuas and different kind of gulls, not to forget the funny Steamer Ducks or Alakush.
Our navigation continues, and we now reach the area of the Les Eclaireurs Archipelago. Here, we visit the Seals' Island to watch the two species of sea lions, typical of the channel (one and two hairs). On another island, a lighthouse was built; it has the same name as the archipelago. It was indeed in this zone that the cruiser Mte. Cervantes sank in 1930.
Towards the east, we will sail to Almanza Port (Argentina) and also approach Williams Port (Chile) to later enter the area of the Mackinlay Pass. From there, we will go directly to Martillo Island to watch the elegant Magellanic Penguins.
The excursion continues towards "Harberton Estancia" where we will enjoy a short organized walk through this historical settlement. Once the walk is finished, we embark again to initiate our navigation back to Ushuaia, sailing through the Guaraná Pass, passing by Almanza Port where some habitants are dedicated to the fishing of the salmonidos and king crab hunt. Return to the hotel.

Day 6: Departure    

Transfer to the airport.