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Home3-Day Tour To Caleta María And Chilean Fjords From Ushuaia
Description
Embark on a scenic journey along National Route N° 3, marvelling at the Andes, peat valleys, and Fuegian forests. Pause at Paso Garibaldi Viewpoint for breathtaking views of Escondido and Fagnano lakes. Indulge in a lunch by Fagnano Lake in Tolhuin before crossing into Chile. Traverse the steppe, spotting guanacos and diverse bird species along the way. Arrive at Caleta María for a rustic cabin stay near Fagnano Lake.
Highlights
- Marvel at Andes and Fuegian forests
- Cross into Chile for a steppe traverse
- Stay in rustic cabins near Fagnano Lake
- Sail Seno Almirantazgo to Chilean fjords
- Encounter wildlife like seals and penguins
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Day-01 - Arrive in Caleta María expand_more
- We begin our trip by leaving the hotel in Ushuaia and heading northwest along National Route N° 3. We enjoy an incredible view that combines the Andes mountain range, peat valleys, ñire forests, mountain glaciers, and much more. We stop at Paso Garibaldi Viewpoint to appreciate Escondido and Fagnano lakes.
- Crossing the Pass, we appreciate the ecotone of the transition from the mountain forests in the south to the Fuegian steppe in the north. After 100 km, we arrive in Tolhuin, where we will have lunch at the head of Fagnano Lake, and then we will continue the trip along national route No. 3 for 95 km until we join alternative route B, a point at which we cross Chilean border to take routes Y-769 and the Y-85. On this path we can see more steppe, guanacos and various types of birds such as cauquenes, bandurrias and petrels, we pass through Pampa Guanaco and the natural reserves of Yendegaia and Karukinka until finally arriving at Caleta María.
- Arrive in Caleta María with a warm welcome dinner. Here we are welcomed with a stake lamb, a typical local flavour, and after dinner, we spend the night in some rustic cabins located 15 minutes away. The place is located near Fagnano Lake, where the peace and silence of the Fuegian forest create a magical environment. Rest in our cosy cabins.
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Day-02 - Reach the Chilean fjords expand_more
- Wake up to the sound of nature and savour a Delicious breakfast.
- We head to Caleta María for a full-day excursion sailing the Seno Almirantazgo until we reach the Chilean fjords of Bahía Parry and the glaciers located at the foot of the Darwin Mountain Range. If luck favours us, we can see elephant seals, albatrosses, and rockhopper penguins. Lunch is included.
- Return to the resting place for a comforting dinner and a quiet night in the cabins.
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Day-03 - Return to Ushuaia expand_more
- Enjoy one last breakfast in the tranquillity of our cabins before returning to Ushuaia, concluding this unforgettable adventure.
What's Included
- Guide
- Accommodation in a rustic cabin
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transfers
- Waterproof equipment
What to bring
- Warm and waterproof clothes
- Sunglasses (Recommended)
- Reusable bottles to carry water
- Backpack to carry personal items
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- Wild area, without telephone and internet signal
- Navigation is subject to weather conditions
- Duration: 2 nights and 3 days
- Difficulty: Medium
- Operational date: November to March
Cancellation Policy
No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price Details
| Person | |
| 1 To 6 | USD 1250 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 1250 / person