Argentina · Geological Wonders

7-Hour Lakes Escondido & Fagnano USHUAIA (Shared tour)

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ushuaia. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic drive from Ushuaia through the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego
  • 02 Stop at Carbajal Valley viewpoint for wide mountain and glacier views
  • 03 Cross Garibaldi Pass for panoramic views of Lakes Escondido and Fagnano
  • 04 Visit two glacier-formed lakes in a single day
  • 05 Travel along National Route 3 past forests, peat bogs and winter centers
  • 06 Professional guide with hotel pickup and drop-off included

Discover the wild beauty of Tierra del Fuego on this scenic day trip from Ushuaia. Travel along National Route 3 through mountain valleys, peat bogs, lenga forests and winter landscapes as you leave the Beagle Channel behind and head toward two of the region’s most striking lakes.

Along the way, stop at viewpoints such as Carbajal Valley and Garibaldi Pass for sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers, and the glacier-formed Lakes Escondido and Fagnano. With hotel pickup and drop-off included and a professional guide leading the way, this is a relaxed and memorable way to experience some of southern Argentina’s most dramatic scenery.

Travel along National Route 3 through mountain valleys, peat bogs, lenga forests and winter landscapes as you leave the Beagle Channel behind and head toward two of the region’s most striking lakes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Ushuaia
Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7-Hour Lakes Escondido & Fagnano - USHUAIA ( Shared tour )

We start the tour in the city of Ushuaia for each of the hotels. Accessing National Route No. 3 heading northeast, and leaving the Beagle Channel behind. The landscape surprises us with incredible routes framed by mountain ranges, valleys, peat bogs, forests of lengas, ñires, coihues and beaver dams.

First leaving the city, we passed through the area where the electronics industry was developed in the 70's.

After crossing the Olivia River, we skirt its homonymous mount to make our first stop at the Carbajal Valley viewpoint, where we will appreciate the immensity of the place, its relief and the glaciers in the background.

Later, we continue along National Route 3, from the route we can see the facilities of the Cerro Castor Andean ski complex.

From there, we will begin the ascent towards the mountain pass, through the Garibaldi Pass, where we will have the dazzling views of the Escondido and Fagnano lakes, about 480 meters above sea level, being able to appreciate the beauty of this lake up close. one of the largest in South America.

We continue our walk along National Route No. 3, we arrive at Lake Fagnano, where we can see incredible landscapes, transforming this day into an unforgettable day.

On the way back to the city, we will stop at one of the winter resorts for lunch. We arrived in the city at approximately 4:00 p.m.

INCLUDED

• Transfer in/out of hotels

• Professional guide

• Visit to Escondido and Fagnano lakes

NOT INCLUDED

• Lunch (optional)

Duration: 7 hours approx.

Difficulty: Low

Departures: From the hotels

Frequency: All year

RECOMMENDATIONS: Coat (hat, gloves, waterproof jacket). In summer: sunglasses and sunscreen.

PRICE:  USD 58 pp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ushuaia. 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • In winter time it is not possible to arrive to Fagnano lake. We only visit the Escondido one

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please note that departure time may vary slightly. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • We will leave a pick up time message at the front desk of your hotel 12 hours before the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ushuaia.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ushuaia.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ushuaia..

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