Argentina, Chile · Cruise & Sailing

3-Day Chilean Fjords Tour from Ushuaia with Caleta María Stay

3 Days Round trip from Ushuaia Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Breathtaking views of the Andes, peat valleys, ñire forests, and Fuegian landscapes
  • 02 Stop at Paso Garibaldi Viewpoint overlooking Escondido and Fagnano lakes
  • 03 Stay in rustic cabins near Fagnano Lake in the peaceful Fuegian forest
  • 04 Sail the Seno Almirantazgo to Bahía Parry and the Chilean fjords
  • 05 Look out for guanacos, elephant seals, albatrosses, and rockhopper penguins

Embark on a scenic 3-day journey from Ushuaia to Caleta María, travelling along National Route No. 3 through the Andes, peat valleys, ñire forests, and Fuegian landscapes. Pause at Paso Garibaldi Viewpoint for breathtaking views of Escondido and Fagnano lakes, then continue through Tolhuin and across the Chilean border into remote steppe and protected reserves. Stay in rustic cabins near Fagnano Lake and sail the Seno Almirantazgo to Bahía Parry and the Chilean fjords at the foot of the Darwin Mountain Range. Along the way, look out for guanacos, birdlife, elephant seals, albatrosses, and rockhopper penguins.

Head to Caleta María for a full-day excursion sailing the Seno Almirantazgo until reaching the Chilean fjords of Bahía Parry and the glaciers located at the foot of the Darwin Mountain Range.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Ushuaia
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ushuaia to Caleta María through Tierra del Fuego

  • Enjoy free time at the hotel in Ushuaia before heading northwest to Caleta María. Take in breathtaking views that combine the Andes mountain range, peat valleys, ñire forests, mountain glaciers, and more. Stop at Paso Garibaldi Viewpoint to appreciate the stunning Escondido and Fagnano lakes.
  • After crossing the pass, appreciate the ecotone marking the transition from the mountain forests in the south to the Fuegian steppe in the north. After 100 km, arrive in Tolhuin for lunch at the head of Fagnano Lake, then continue along National Route No. 3 for 95 km until joining alternative Route B. From there, cross the Chilean border and follow routes Y-769 and Y-85. Along the way, see more steppe, guanacos, and various bird species such as cauquenes, bandurrias, and petrels, passing through Pampa Guanaco and the natural reserves of Yendegaia and Karukinka before finally arriving at Caleta María.
  • Arrive at Caleta María for a warm welcome dinner. Here, you will be served steak lamb, a typical local flavour, and after dinner, spend the night in rustic cabins located 15 minutes away. The place is 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

Sailing to the Chilean fjords and Darwin Range glaciers

  • Wake up to the sound of nature and savour a delicious breakfast.
  • Head to Caleta María for a full-day excursion sailing the Seno Almirantazgo until reaching the Chilean fjords of Bahía Parry and the glaciers located at the foot of the Darwin Mountain Range. Look out for elephant seals, albatrosses, and rockhopper penguins if luck favours. 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

Cabin breakfast and return to Ushuaia

  • Enjoy your last breakfast in the tranquillity of the cabins before returning to Ushuaia, concluding this unforgettable adventure.
Paso Garibaldi Viewpoint, Fagnano Lake, Seno Almirantazgo, Bahía Parry

Where this trip takes you

Paso Garibaldi Viewpoint, Fagnano Lake, Seno Almirantazgo, Bahía Parry

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ushuaia 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

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 or internet signal
  • Navigation is subject to weather conditions
  • Duration: 2 nights and 3 days
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Operational dates: November to March

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
Tour start
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Ushuaia.

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