Ushuaia, as the City at the End of the World, gives a unique environment
to this tour that takes us to enjoy winter activities in the Island of Tierra
del Fuego. From Ushuaia we will visit the Tierra Mayor valley, Tierra del
Fuego National Park and the Beagle channel. We will do snowshoeing, ride
dog sleds pulled by Huskies and enjoy the winter look of the Andes mountains
and forest at Patagonia southern corner. There is a minimum of 2 travelers
required. Departures 2016: All days
5 days - 4 nights
Season: June to October
Starts at: Ushuaia Airport (USH).
Ends at: Ushuaia Airport (USH).
Itinerary
Day 1: Ushuaia airport – Ushuaia
Welcome at the local Ushuaia airport and transfer to Ushuaia, the southernmost city of the world, to check in at your lodge. As an optional for today, you can visit the Navy Museum and the former Presidium of Ushuaia town.
Lodging in Hosteria Double or Single room with private bathroom
Included meals: none.
Day 2: Ushuaia – Tierra Mayor Valley
After breakfast we drive 17 km up towards Tierra Mayor Valley. This area of the Island hosts most of the winter sport resorts due to its special geography. We will start our adventure aboard dog sleds pulled by huskies, we shall enter the forest following a trail that leads us to the Lumberjack shelter (a small log cabin heated only by wood fires). We will say good bye to the Huskies here and strap on our snowshoes (these are essential as the depth of the snow is normally a meter in this area), our objective is the Alvear Ice falls and the Valley viewpoint. Returning to the shelter will be faster as it is all downhill to the Lumberjack cabin. After lunch, we will have free time for optional activities in the area. We drive back to Ushuaia in the evening.
Lodging in Hosteria Double or Single room with private bathroom
Included meals: breakfast (B) and box lunch (BL)
Day 3: Ushuaia – Lake Fagnano and Lake Escondido
After breakfast we drive up north along Route # 3 heading to Lakes Fagnano and Escondido,
crossing the Andes mountains across Garibaldi Pass and reach Fagnano lake
by an old lumberjack trail. There we shall follow the lakeshore until we
reach a panoramic point where we will stop for refreshments. We will then
return to Tierra Mayor valley to enjoy lunch. After lunch you will be free
to enjoy any of the activities offered at Tierra Mayor such as snow cats,
dog sleds pulled by huskies, Nordic skiing, ice skating or simply enjoying
the great snowy valley from the comfort of the lodge. Return to Ushuaia.
Lodging in Hosteria Double or Single room with private bathroom
Included meals: breakfast (B) and lunch (L)
Day 4: Tierra del Fuego National Park and Beagle Channel Boat trip
The Island of Tierra del Fuego is divided from north to south by the border between Argentina and Chile. In the southwest corner of the argentinean side is Tierra del Fuego National
Park,
a place where the forest covered Andes mountains meet the sea. In this spectacular
location we will visit Lapataia bay. In the afternoon we take a boat to
go sailing in the Beagle Channel. The goal is the view of Ushuaia and the
Andes mountains from the sea, as well as the many sea mammals and birds
that live in the Channel. We will also see the Faro (Light house) Les Ecleurs
and we will have a good idea of the braveness of the first sailors of the
Channel. Lodging in Hosteria Double or Single room with private bathroom
Included meals: breakfast (B)
Day 5: Ushuaia – Ushuaia airport
Visit the town in the morning by your own. Transfer to the airport to take our flight.
Included meals: breakfast (B)
Price: 1000 u$d (Inn - double base)
1219 u$d (Inn - single base)
Included Services: Incoming services, Bilingual (Spanish - English) guide during all excursions, 4 nights
Hosteria
(double or single room), 4 breakfast (B), 2 box lunch (BL) and 1 lunch (L),
transfer Ushuaia airport / Hotel / Hotel - Port of Ushuaia – Hotel / Ushuaia
airport (combined regular and private transfers), Excursion with snowshoes
and dog sleds pulled by huskies in Tierra Mayor valley and the supply of
the necessary equipment for this activity, Excursion to lakes Fagnano and
Escondido, Beagle Channel boat trip, Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National
Park. More InformationNot included: international and domestic flights, airport taxes, transfers in Buenos Aires, nights in Buenos Aires, drinks, foods not detailed, ticket entrance to 1 National Park (5/10 u$d ea.), medical covering, tips, services not detailed in the program. More information
List of suggested personal equipment:
• Backpack, 50 lts approx.
• Trekking shoes or boots
• Thermal underwear
• Trekking pants
• Fleece
• Breathable parka and over pants
• Gaiters
• Gloves
• Thermal socks
• The necessary spare cloth
• Wool hat
• Sun hat
• Sun glasses
• Sun screen / block (UV is strong)
• Personal items
• Lamp
• Trekking poles (recommended, if you are used to them)
• Water bottle
• Photo camera & batteries
• Personal medication
• Garbage bags (we Leave No Trace)
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