Discover the secrets hidden behind the Southern Andes Range on a Full Day tour visiting Lake Fagnano and Lake Escondido in a Toyota Hilux expedition (8 people max. per vehicle). Have a relaxing day, exploring and having fun in this off-road experience!
Summer Experience: Walk around the refuge, enjoy a Barbecue.
Winter Experience: Walk around the refuge in the snow & enjoy a barbecue. At the refuge, you can also do some optional -not included- winter activities such as a snowmobile ride or dog sledding with Huskies.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
✔ Professional Bilingual guide
✔ Heated vehicle
✔ 4WD transportation
✖ Gratuities
✖ Optional activities at the mountain refuge
Pickup Locations
1. Aires del Fagnano
2. Hosteria Valle Frio
3. Apart Hotel Alem
4. Hosteria y Restaurante America
5. Posada Fueguina
6. La Posada
7. Hotel Albatros
8. Lennox Hotels Ushuaia
9. Cilene del Faro Suites & Spa
10. Aires Del Beagle Apartaments
11. Cabanas Tierra Mistica
12. Hosteria Sloggett
13. Los Naranjos Hotel
14. Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel
15. Hosteria Chalp
16. Hotel Canal Beagle
17. Apart Hotel Kenos
18. Estancia Ushuaia
19. Altos Ushuaia Hotel & Resto
20. Posada del Pinguino
Additional Info: Pick-up from your lodging in Ushuaia is included. Pick-up time will be between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. If you are staying at an Airbnb please let us know your Airbnb name and address for pick-up. If you are staying at an Airbnb, you MUST give a phone number so that we can reach you if needed.
Itinerary
1
Ushuaia
After a morning pickup at your hotel, you will take the National Route N3 to begin your incredible journey.
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You will cross a glacial valley and soon after you will make a stop at “Tierra Mayor Winter Centre” to use its facilities.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Mirador de Lagos Escondido y Fagnano
As you continue to follow Route N3 you will cross the Fuegian Mountain Range through the Garibaldi Path, a panoramic viewpoint that will allow you to have a first look at Lake Escondido & Fagnano. Enjoy the amazing views!
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Lago Fagnano
Continue downhill and leave Route N3 to follow the beaten path of old woodcutter's footsteps along the forest until you reach Fagnano Lake. The 4WD vehicles allow us to reach places where access would be impossible otherwise.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Lago Escondido
You will continue your journey to Escondido Lake. Here, you’ll have the option to either take a rest or hike on the shore by your own. Then, you will be driven to the refuge where you may have some free time to walk around before lunch. After enjoying a traditional Argentinian barbecue, you will return to your hotel in Ushuaia.
Winter: You can participate in optional (not included) activities such as a snowmobile ride or dog sledging with Huskies. After eating and enjoying the snowy scenary from the comfort of the warm refuge, you will return to your hotel in Ushuaia.
Duration: 2 hours
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Ushuaia
You will be back in Ushuaia city at approximately 5 p.m.
*The winter experience usually takes place from April to September. (IMPORTANT: The season change is subject to snow and weather conditions)
*The itinerary may be subject to change due to weather and road conditions or any other conditions of an operational nature.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality, date of birth and language are required at time of booking for all participants
• Minimum age: 2 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Car seats for children from 0 to 5 years old are available and mandatory. Please request at the time of booking
• Lunch: Please advise any specific dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking
• Please bring: Warm clothing in layers (as the climate is very changeable), hiking boots, hat and gloves, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Tours taking place on Dec 25th and Jan 1st may have a different pickup time
