Ushuaia Trip Overview
This Patagonia Argentina 7-days tour begins in Ushuaia and continues in El Calafate. Traveling the enchanted route of old estancias at the end of the world, on the way discovering the customs and traditions of “gauchos”, and having a walk along the trails of Tierra del Fuego National Park surrounded by incredible millenary forests.
In Calafate, you will have the opportunity to experience a typical country day in an Estancia. Enjoy a typical Argentine barbecue and end the day navigating at the foot of the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. You will also admire the most beautiful landscapes on a horseback ride in Los Glaciares National Park. An unforgettable experience!
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
This Patagonia Argentina 7-days tour begins in Ushuaia and continues in El Calafate. Traveling the enchanted route of old estancias at the end of the world, on the way discovering the customs and traditions of “gauchos”, and having a walk along the trails of Tierra del Fuego National Park surrounded by incredible millenary forests.
In Calafate, you will have the opportunity to experience a typical country day in an Estancia. Enjoy a typical Argentine barbecue and end the day navigating at the foot of the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. You will also admire the most beautiful landscapes on a horseback ride in Los Glaciares National Park. An unforgettable experience!
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia – Navigation on the Beagle Channel (-/-/-)
Pass By: Ushuaia, Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
Arrival to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and small group transfer to the hotel.
Stop At: Canal Beagle, Ushuaia Argentina
In the afternoon, you will meet with a small group at Ushuaia Pier for a trip on a yacht along the Beagle Channel (boat max 12 people) to admire sea lions and cormorants. Heading to Island H, you set foot ashore for a short walk (1 hour approx) to discover Yámana archaeological sites, the fauna and flora of the island in the company of your guide.
You will have a breathtaking view of the Lighthouse Les Éclaireurs, between Argentina and Chile, with the Andes Mountains as background.
Return to Ushuaia
Duration: 4 hs.
Maximum capacity: 12 passengers
Departure time 3 p.m.
The boat has an interior cabin with toilets, snacks and waterproof clothing on board.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard (***) hotel selected in Ushuaia.
Day 2: Ushuaia – San Pablo Cape & Estancia Rolito
Stop At: Cabo San Pablo Ruta Complementaria A, Ushuaia V9420 Argentina
In the morning a transfer will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a new adventure to discover some of the unique pearls buried in this land. You will appreciate Lake Escondido, the little town of Tolhuin and by midday we come to the Provincial Route “A”, where we take a gravel road heading toward the Atlantic Ocean and the San Pablo Cape. At this point, we hike up to an isolated mountain with an abandoned lighthouse at the end. There, you will appreciate the Desdemona, an abandoned ship for almost 40 years ago. Later, we continue to the Estancia Rolito; a lovely ranch that keeps the spirit of a family business based on sheep farming tradition. You can also take some time to walk around part of the gorgeous 500-hectare ancient lenga forest, taking thick green pathways, visit the shearing shed, where there are already some wool bales from the first shearing. Transfer back to your hotel after having enjoyed a unique experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Standard (***) hotel selected in Ushuaia.
Day 3: Day 3: Trekking and canoeing at Tierra del Fuego National Park (B/L/-)
Stop At: Tierra del Fuego National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a small group excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
You will be able to discover the secrets of the park and wonderful landscapes. You will hike on the Pampa Alta path (2h30) or take the coastal path (3h), before having lunch at Lake Roca (included).
In the afternoon, you will put on a life jacket before boarding a canoe for a ride in Lapataïa Bay. You will be accompanied by a specialist guide who will explain the nature of the far south of Argentina.
Small-group activity with English/Spanish-speaking guide
Lunch included
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Standard (***) hotel selected.
Day 4: Day 4 : Flight to El Calafate (B/-/-)
Pass By: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Flight to the glaciers region! You will arrive in El Calafate, and a local driver will take you to your hotel.
Free afternoon to discover this city, with its amazing views over the Lake Argentino.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard (***) hotel selected.
Day 5: Day 5 : El Calafate – Visit to a local Estancia & Navigation to the Perito Moreno Glacier (B/L/-)
Stop At: Los Glaciares National Park, Los Glaciares National Park, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Today you will have an early start for a drive across the old estancias road on a small-group excursion. The guide will explain to you about the rural life of the Patagonian farms and the indigenous influence. Then, you will arrive at the Estancia and enjoy a typical barbecue with the best wines in the country (included).
After lunch, you will navigate the South and Rico arms of Lake Argentino until you disembark at Las Monedas beach for a walk in the woods (low level of difficulty).
After navigating again you will reach the Perito Moreno Glacier. It is an enormous ice mass covering a 250 square km area and is one of the most wonderful glaciers in the world.
It is easy to approach the front of the glacier by walking along the footbridges (free time, around 2 hours)
Return to El Calafate during the evening by minibus.
Small-group activity with English/Spanish-speaking guide
Lunch included
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Standard (***) hotel selected.
Day 6: Day 6 : Horse Riding at the heart of Los Glaciares National Park (B/L/-)
Stop At: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park Argentina
Pick-up at the hotel at 7.30h, to start at 9 o’clock a navigation by the North Arm of Argentinian Lake. You will navigate between the glaciers until you reach a panoramic viewpoint of the Upsala Glacier.
On disembarking at Estancia Cristina, around 11:30 am, your specialized guide will take you to the Caballeriza, where he will assign the horse and the equipment necessary for each passenger to start the adventure!
You will go on a horse ride through the valleys of the Estancia for around 4 hours, with a stop in the Laguna Pearson refuge for lunch (included)
Finally, you arrive at the Estancia, where you will make a brief historical visit, and the Costumbrista museum.
Return to El Calafate by bus
Group activity with English/Spanish-speaking guide
Lunch included
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Standard (***) hotel selected.
Day 7: Day 7: End of the trip (B/-/-)
Pass By: El Calafate, El Calafate, Province of Santa Cruz, Patagonia
After breakfast, you will be transferred to El Calafate airport according to your flight schedule.
End of our services
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
