7-Hour Escondido and Fagnano Lakes Tour from Ushuaia via Garibaldi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire panoramic views of Lake Escondido and Lake Fagnano from Garibaldi Pass
• 02 Cross the Andes in Tierra del Fuego without leaving Argentine territory
• 03 Travel past the Beagle Channel and the picturesque Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains
• 04 Observe local daily life and winter activities such as husky sledging, snowshoeing, skiing, and snowmobiling

Enjoy the unique landscape of Tierra del Fuego on this 7-hour tour from Ushuaia, with panoramic views of Lake Escondido and Lake Fagnano. Travel past the Beagle Channel, the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains, and the highest point of the Andes crossing in Tierra del Fuego. Admire the spectacular scenery from Garibaldi Pass, observe local daily life and winter activities along the way, and take in the beauty of both lakes before returning to Ushuaia.

Enjoy the unique landscape of Tierra del Fuego on this 7-hour tour from Ushuaia, with panoramic views of Lake Escondido and Lake Fagnano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ushuaia, Garibaldi Pass, and the Escondido and Fagnano Lakes

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up in Ushuaia, and begin the northbound journey.
• Travel past the Beagle Channel and the picturesque Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains.
• See locals carrying out their daily tasks and tourists enjoying activities such as husky sledging, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
• Arrive at Garibaldi Pass, the highest point for crossing the Andes Mountain range in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. It is the only place in the country where crossing the Andes does not imply crossing a border, as you remain within the same national territory. This panoramic viewpoint offers spectacular views of Lake Escondido and Lake Fagnano.
• Continue the trip past the beautiful and important active Bronzovich sawmill before reaching the shore of Lake Escondido.
• Head on to Lake Fagnano and appreciate its beauty.
• On the way back, stop at one of the winter centres to enjoy a delicious Fuegian lamb dish. Arrive back in Ushuaia at around 4:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels located in Ushuaia
• English/Spanish-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Any service not mentioned
• Meals

Know before you go

• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina

Tour start

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.