8-Day Premium Discovery El Calafate & Ushuaia from Buenos Aires
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About This Experience in Ushuaia
Why Visit Ushuaia?
Ushuaia, Argentina offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Ushuaia provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Ushuaia
You can reach Ushuaia, Argentina by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Bilingual Guide for Tours
- 3 Nights Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in El Calafate
- Lunch x1 (Lakes Off-Road Adventure)
- Lunch, Dinner or Afternoon Snack x1 (Patagonian Ranch Experience)
- All the mentioned activities
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Private Transfers in Buenos Aires (If flight option is selected)
- Shared Transfers in Ushuaia & El Calafate
- Economy Flight Tickets (If flight option is selected)
- 4 Nights Accommodation at a 4* Hotel in Ushuaia
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Extra meals and expenses
- Pick up, Drop Off & Pier Fee for Ushuaia Beagle Channel Navigation
- Optional End of the World Train Tickets for Tierra del Fuego National Park
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Rates do not apply to special dates such as Christmas and New Year's.
- This package is non-refundable and cannot be modified or canceled.
- Rates are per person. If you are a solo traveler, you will have single occupancy. If there are two or more travelers, you will have double or triple occupancy. If single occupancy is required, we can certainly provide a quote.
- Please remember to bring your passport.
- Optional flights are confirmed in economy class, subject to availability. A supplement applies if a higher booking class is required due to lack of availability.
- Please note that the beginning and ending times may vary based on flight availability. We will contact you promptly after your booking.
- If you're booking your own flights, please contact us beforehand for suggestions
- Please note that the order of activities may be swapped based on availability
- Before traveling and/or purchasing your ticket, we recommend that you check with the relevant embassy or consulate for the necessary documentation to travel (travel documents, customs, health, among others). You can also consult the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It is the passenger's responsibility to be informed about the requirements set by the different authorities.
- We are not responsible for any changes or modifications that need to be made due to the lack of information submission or incomplete or incorrect information provided. Any adjustments that involve extra costs will be at the passenger’s expense.
- For the Authentic Patagonian Ranch Experience:Depending on the time slot and activity available, the experience will feature either lunch, an afternoon snack, or dinner.
- Minitrekking is suitable only for individuals aged 8 to 65. Not recommended for those with cardiovascular conditions, COPD, emphysema, asthma, or recent surgeries.
- Minitrekking is suitable only for individuals aged 8 to 65. Not recommended for those with cardiovascular conditions, COPD, emphysema, asthma, or recent surgeries.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Arrival to Ushuaia & Tansfer to Hotel
Afternoon at leisure to explore and rest
Afternoon at leisure to explore and rest.
Tierra del Fuego National Park
It starts when we pick up our passengers... 2 hours
It starts when we pick up our passengers at their hotels to take them to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, which is just 12 km away from the city. Before we get to the park, there is a previous stop: The Train of the End of the World. Those who wish to take this optional ride (not included) will be making the same way prisoners made many years ago, logging down trees and collecting firewood for the small old town of Ushuaia. The train goes through magnificent Scenery: the woods, rivers, peat bogs and the ruins of a native settlement.
There is also a stop at Macarena cascade... 4 hours
There is also a stop at Macarena cascade before going into the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Once at Tierra del Fuego National Park we will visit Ensenada Zaratiegui where you can observe the most typical species of this sub-antartic wood such as Lengas, Nires, Coihues, some bushes like Calafate and Michay Canelos and the so-called “Old man’s beard”
We will then continue towards Verde Lagoon, with beautiful sceneries
We will then continue towards Verde Lagoon, with beautiful sceneries.
We are going to be able to see some peat bogs and beaver dams
We are going to be able to see some peat bogs and beaver dams.
There will be a final stop at Roca...
There will be a final stop at Roca Lake and from there we will return to the city.
Overnight
Lakes Off-Road
After the departure from the hotel the tour... 8 hours
After the departure from the hotel the tour goes through a glacial valley surrounded by snowy peaks up to the first stop at Garibaldi pass: the only road crossing the Fuegian Andes range. From here, high up the Andes Range, it is beautiful to see Lake Escondido, a small wonder at the bottom of the valley. Near the north end of Lake Escondido, and after leaving the paved road behind, the itinerary continues along a series of old paths that a sawmill opened in the forest, impassable for conventional vehicles, to approach Lake Fagnano, the fifth largest in Argentina. In the forest near the Fagnano coast there will be free time to walk and enjoy the place, while the guide prepares an abundant meal to be enjoyed comfortably in an exclusive refuge located in a natural environment, away from the noise of modern life.
Beagle Channel Navigation on a Catamaran
We begin our journey from the Tourist Pier... 3 hours
We begin our journey from the Tourist Pier in Ushuaia (transfers and pier fee not included), sailing into the Beagle Channel and enjoying panoramic views of the city’s coastline, including landmarks like the Maritime Museum and the End of the World Museum. We head southwest to Los Lobos Island to observe sea lions in their natural habitat, then continue to Los Pájaros Island to see Magellanic and Imperial cormorants. We sail on to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, site of the Monte Cervantes shipwreck in 1930, before returning through Paso Chico, passing the Túnel and Fique ranches, and enjoying views of Martial Mountain and its glacier.
Ushuaia – El Calafate
Morning transfer from Hotel to airport to take your flight to El Calafate
Morning transfer from Hotel to airport to take your flight to El Calafate. On arrival to El Calafate, transfer to Hotel
Minitrekking excursion on Perito Moreno Glacier
The excursion begins with passenger pickup in El... 10 hours
The excursion begins with passenger pickup in El Calafate and a guided drive to Los Glaciares National Park. At the “Bajo de las Sombras” port, guests take a 20-minute boat ride across Lake Rico, facing the south side of the Perito Moreno Glacier. Upon arrival, mountain guides lead a short walk along the lake and provide information about the glacier. Guests are then equipped with crampons and helmets before starting the glacier trek, exploring ice formations like crevasses and turquoise lagoons. After the glacier walk, the tour continues through the surrounding forest, offering panoramic views of the glacier and mountains. The excursion lasts about ten hours, including a visit to the Perito Moreno walkways for panoramic views.
Authentic Patagonian Ranch
Authentic Patagonian Ranch Experience—a journey into the soul... 4 hours
Authentic Patagonian Ranch Experience—a journey into the soul of Patagonia’s countryside, designed for travelers seeking genuine cultural connection. Depending on the season and available time slots, you’ll have the opportunity to choose between curated outdoor adventures such as horseback riding across sweeping plains, rugged 4x4 explorations, scenic trekking, or a thrilling zip-line ride over pristine landscapes. To complement your chosen activity, a traditional Patagonian meal will be served—lunch, afternoon snack, or dinner—based on the timing of your experience.
Transfer Out to Airport to take your flight back
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Airport...
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Airport to take your flight back home. If flight option is selected, airfare and transfers in Buenos Aires will be included. End of services
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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