Ushuaia: Full day Trekking and Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park
Description
Discover the wildest destination in Ushuaia from an exciting standpoint! With the accompaniment of our specialized guides, you will get to know in detail this paradise, where the freshwater of rivers and lakes mixes with the sea. Choosing the summer option, enjoy the beautiful views of the Beagle Channel from Ensenada Bay before your hike along the coast or high pampa. Discover ancient settlements left by the native inhabitants of the area while admiring the native flora and fauna on a beautiful wildlife trail. Or choose the winter option for living a completely different dreaming landscape (probably covered on snow), with the option to board a historical train - not included in the tour price - or walk on Pipo River Valley. Recharge your energies having lunch on a tent-dome before canoeing down rivers and across lagoons to get into the famous Lapataia Bay!
Tour Options
Itinerary
After a morning pickup from your hotel in Ushuaia (shared service), you’ll head to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
About 7 miles away from the city, on the famous channel once sailed by Charles Darwin, we will get to Tierra del Fuego National Park (entrance fee not included).
During the summer season, we will walk along the coast or high pampa (we will hike one or another according to terrain and weather conditions, etc). For about 7 km (4.4 miles), spot the diverse flora and bird fauna of the Beagle Channel or the Fuegian forest, stop to contemplate the famous Beagle Channel on Ensenada Bay and enjoy beautiful views of Redonda, Hoste and Navarino islands as well as the remains of ancient Yámana settlements, natives of the area. During the winter season, you can decide to either walk along the wonderful Valley of Río Pipo or take the 'End of The World' train on a 1-hour long ride (Train ticket not included). The Shore Path remains closed during this season, so instead, we will continue by vehicle to Acigami Lake, Green Lagoon, Ovando River and Bahía Lapataia and take short hikes through the woods to discover its wonders, along paths normally covered with snow or ice.
After a 3-hour moderate hike (during summer), or an easy 2-hour hike (during winter), you’ll access Acigami Lake (also known as Roca Lake), and near to the border of Lapataia River, you’ll enjoy a comforting hot lunch with a great panoramic view from inside a heated dome-tent, to avoid wind or rain. Afterwards, all participants will be equipped. Start your exciting 1-hour paddle journey from the Acigami Lake down the freshwater of Lapataia river aboard inflatable canoes (duckies). Depending on the physical conditions of your group, you may reach the sea in Lapataia Bay (canoeing is subject to weather conditions).
At the end of the tour, you’ll be driven back to your hotel in Ushuaia. **Notes: The boats used are inflatable and they usually seat up to 9 people plus the guide. Schedules are estimated and may vary due to bad weather. Duration of the summer tour: 7/10 hours, trekking: 3 hours. Winter tour: 6/8 hours, trekking: short treks of no more than 90 minutes total. Canoeing difficulty: low
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up from your lodging in Ushuaia is included. Summer pick-up is usually between 8:00 and 9:15 a.m. (from October to May) and winter pick-up is usually between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. (from July to September). If your hotel is NOT listed, please provide your hotel name when booking in the 'Special Requirements' box. If you are staying at an Airbnb please let us know your Airbnb address and your phone number so that we reach you if necessary.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, nationality, date of birth, language and contact number are required at time of booking for all participants
- Lunch: Please advise specific dietary requirements, restrictions or allergies at the time of booking. You may use the “Special Requirements” box for that matter
- Please bring: Waterproof jacket, fleece jacket, extra pair of socks, waterproof shoes or sneakers with good traction, hat or cap and sunglasses (suitable clothing for cold and wet areas)
- Tours taking place on Dec 25th and Jan 1st may have a different pick-up and drop-off time (around 9:30 a.m. tba)
Reviews(18)
I am a little known and not famous tango dancer from the United States. Our Guiana Valentino had knowledge about flora, fauna, geographic, ecosystem and Tierra del Fuego. He was friendly and protected us from paparazzi. Face the park rangers and the Argentine army to give us the best experience! Excellent captain through freezing rain and unusual wind on a canola trip to Lapataia Bay! There is no better guide to the end of the world. I attest as surely as I speak only English! Long live Argentina! Long live the Americas! Thank you so much!
Muchas gracias por sus palabras tan generosas. Fue un placer acompañarlo en su experiencia en Tierra del Fuego y en la travesía a Bahía Lapataia, aun con la lluvia y el viento del Fin del Mundo. Nos alegra saber que se haya sentido cuidado y que haya disfrutado de cada momento. Comentarios como el suyo nos llenan de orgullo. ¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros y lo esperamos nuevamente en Argentina!
Well organised day trip combining a walk and canoe activity. The views were beautiful and I enjoyed the lunch (lamb stew).
Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the combination of walking and canoeing, as well as the beautiful views along the way. Great to know lunch was also a highlight. Warm regards
Fantastic day out. The trekking wasnt too strenous and the paddling was easy too, making it easy and enjoyable for all fitness levels. Be sure to pack waterproof clothes, because we got caught in the rain during the trekking and got soaked!! Our guide Berni made the day super enjoyable for everyone involved.
Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the balance between trekking and paddling and that the day felt accessible and fun. Patagonia’s weather can be unpredictable, so your tip about waterproof clothing is very helpful for future travelers. Great to know the guiding helped make it such an enjoyable outing. Warm regards
A not too strenuous day of paddling and hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park including a very tasty lunch and wine.
Hello! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your experience. Best regards
This was an amazing experience! We had the best guide, Valentin, and we had a great hike and canoeing experience with spectacular views and a fabulous lunch.
This park is absolutely pristine. The hiking is more like walking, and an easy pace for most people. You go through stunning forests, pass by bays, and canoe through channels. It was a great way to experience the national forest. The guide, Valentin, was one of the most charming and engaging we have met. He made the group feel connected and the day fun. We had a delicious lunch mid-day. We were there in March and felt like we had the park to ourselves.
Our guide, Juan, was very enthusiastic and very engaging. The pace was relaxed, the lunch provided was exceptional and it was a great day trip.
Timely pickup from our hotel. Very nice hike through coastal trail at the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Hike was around 3.5 hours long. The vast majority is very light. The final segment is uphill with moderate difficulty. Hike was followed by delicious lunch in the company’s dome. After lunch we went rafting from the lake, down the river, and into Lapataia Bay. Our guide Facundo had excellent English and made the excursion a lot of fun. Recommended!
Went above any expectation that we've had, especially the rafting! The crew were awesome and knowledgeable, and the trip the planned and organized to the smallest resolution. Plus the food was on point,
Great rafting, tasty lunch, nice trek through forest and along beaches. Our guide even completed the experience by producing coffee (and teas) at a break point on the trek.
