Ushuaia Explorer 5 Days

What's Included?

• 4 Nights accommodation in Ushuaia (Breakfast included)
• All tours as described on the itinerary
• Airport transfers
• Meals as described on the itinerary
• Entrance fees Tierra del Fuego National Park
• English speaking guide

Ushuaia is known as the gateway to Antarctica, but few travelers take the time to explore the stunning Torres del Fuego National Park that is just outside town. It rests at the southernmost point of Patagonia and provides visitors with beautiful hiking, great wildlife viewing, and a variety of adventure options. This itinerary gives you a little bit of everything Ushuaia has to offer in an all-inclusive package.

Day 1 - Arrival and transfer to Hotel

Getting to Ushuaia is a journey by itself. You'll want to fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia's Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH). Our driver will meet you on arrival and take you to your hotel to rest up. Take the evening to visit the town's mainstreet, which has a great selection of restaurants and shops.

Hotel accommodations included

Day 2 - Trekking Laguna Esmeralda (Full Day Hike)

Laguna Esmeralda is a beautiful glacier lake resting just 20 km outside Ushuaia. Getting there requires a few hours hiking. While not challenging, you should wear good shoes for hiking in the mud and moss you'll find along the way.

Our guide will lead you through the otherworldly lenga forest and explain the unique plant life in the region. While the mountains in Tierra del Fuego are not as tall as elsewhere in Patagonia, the views of the Albino Glacier and Cordon Toribio mountains are excellent. After a picnic lunch at the lake you will return to Ushuaia along the same route.

Total Distance: 9.6 KM (6 miles)
Time required: Approximately 7 hours including lunch
Breakfast and lunch included

Day 3 - Morning visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park, afternoon navigation through Beagle Channel

Today you'll experience more of Tierra del Fuego's most beautiful views, starting with a half-day guided tour of the National Park. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the entrance of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Created to preserve the unique sub Antarctic flora surrounding Ushuaia, your tour will lead you through some of Patagonia's most unique plants and landscapes.

A short hike takes you to Lake Roca, a glacier lake known as a haven for native bird species. Enjoy a short rest here before traveling with your guide to explore the Beagle Channel in the afternoon.

The Beagle Channel is a nutrient rich haven for wildlife in the region. Birds, seals, and all manner of fish live and migrate through the region with the currents. It is a wonderful spot to experience the remarkable variety of life in the region.

Breakfast and lunch included
Hotel Las Lengas or similar

Day 4 - Lakes 4x4 off-road tour (Full Day)

Today brings a totally different way to experience the area - as an off-road excursion in a 4x4 Land Rover. Your guide will take you from your hotel on a full day offroad adventure through Tierra del Fuego. Enjoy Lago Fagnano and Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake) from the back of a comfortable 4x4 as your guide shows you the untamed and unspoiled side of southern Patagonia.

Stop for a lake-side traditional Argentinian BBQ paired with a local wine and let our expert guides tell you more about the history and culture that makes this portion of the southern Andes so special. Afterwards your guide will bring you back into town for a last dinner in Ushuaia before you depart.

Breakfast and lunch included
Hotel Las Lengas or similar

Day 5 - Departure

Enjoy your breakfast and one last morning in the world's southernmost city. This is the last day of our Usuaia Explorer package, your guide will take you from the hotel back to the airport and wish you safe travels on the next leg of your adventure.

Breakfast Included

Exclusions

• Flights
• Tips
• Meals not mentioned on the itinerary
• Travel Insurance
• Laundry service