Argentina · Geological Wonders

7-Hour Lake Fagnano Tour from Ushuaia via Garibaldi Pass

7 Hours Round trip from Ushuaia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the Olivia River on the way to the Carbajal Valley viewpoint
02 Enjoy dazzling views over Escondido and Fagnano Lakes from Garibaldi Pass
03 Take in the remarkable landscapes of Lake Fagnano
04 Travel through Tierra del Fuego scenery of mountains, valleys, peat bogs, and lenga forests

Travel from Ushuaia to Lake Fagnano, on the main island of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, shared by Argentina and Chile. Follow National Route No. 3 through a landscape of snow-capped mountains, green valleys, rural countryside, peat bogs, and lenga forests, with views that change throughout the journey. Cross the Garibaldi Pass for dazzling views over Escondido and Fagnano Lakes before arriving at the shore of Lake Fagnano to take in its remarkable scenery. Along the way, enjoy the region's natural beauty and the chance to try local cuisine.

Cross the Garibaldi Pass for dazzling views over Escondido and Fagnano Lakes before arriving at the shore of Lake Fagnano to take in its remarkable scenery.

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 No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ushuaia to Lake Fagnano via Garibaldi Pass

Pick up from your hotel in Ushuaia and travel along National Route No. 3, heading northeast and leaving the Beagle Channel behind.
Enjoy scenic views of the diverse landscape along the way, with incredible routes framed by mountain ranges, valleys, peat bogs, lenga forests, aires, coihues, and beaver dams.
Pass through the area where the electronics industry first developed in the 1970s.
Cross the Olivia River and skirt around the mountain of the same name on the way to the Carbajal Valley viewpoint.
Continue along National Route No. 3 and pass through the Cerro Castor Andean Ski Complex.
Ascend towards Garibaldi Pass and enjoy dazzling views of Escondido and Fagnano Lakes.
Arrive at Lake Fagnano and observe its incredible landscapes, transforming this day into an unforgettable one.
Have lunch at one of the winter resorts.

Return to your hotel in Ushuaia.