Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake in Ushuaia
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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
- Guide during the excursion.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The tour departs by bus from Ushuaia along National Route No 15 minutes
The tour departs by bus from Ushuaia along National Route No. 3 after picking up passengers from their hotels. Once the Beagle Channel is left behind, the giant gaze of Mounts Olivia and Five Brothers presents itself. Then the Carbajal valley formed by an immense turbal, which is exploited for commercial purposes. Following the way you will see on both sides of the route, several valleys where in winter different activities are carried out (such as sleds pulled by Huskies, snowshoe hikes, cross-country skiing, snowmobiles).
Then we will visit the Haruwen Winter Center,... 30 minutes
Then we will visit the Haruwen Winter Center, home of the famous snow sculpture festival, where the world’s southernmost gin craft distillery is also located. There we will know your production process and, if you wish, you can participate in an optional tasting. Next door, we will explore a small museum of antique motorcycles, which pays tribute to the pioneers of the route in Patagonia.
Arriving at the highest point for crossing the... 20 minutes
Arriving at the highest point for crossing the Andes mountain range in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, we will be in front of the Garibaldi Pass (the only place in the country where crossing the Andes mountain range does not imply crossing a border, we continue through the same national territory). This is a panoramic point with spectacular views of the Escondido and Fagnano Lakes and the old National Route No. 3 in a setting of Andean Patagonian forest, a landscape of impressive beauty.
The journey continues along the route until passing...
The journey continues along the route until passing by the Bronzovich sawmill, an active and large site on the coast of Lake Escondido.
We will reach Lake Fagnano, where we will...
We will reach Lake Fagnano, where we will descend again to appreciate and understand the enormous magnitude of the lake, one of the largest in South America, more than 100 km long and 7 km wide. On the way back to Ushuaia, we will stop at one of the winter resorts and have time to have lunch with a typical dish of the area: El Cordero Fueguino a la estaca (lunch not included). After dessert, there will be a moment of relaxation and then we will resume the last 20 km towards Ushuaia, arriving around 4 pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
