Active Tierra Del Fuego, explore the magnificent vistas and fascinating history
Explore the magnificent vistas and fascinating history of Tierra del Fuego, at the southern tip of Patagonia. . .
Duration: 4 days
2+ travelers: $780
Explore the magnificent vistas and fascinating history of Tierra del Fuego, at the southern tip of Patagonia, with the Argentina Patagonia city of Ushuaia as your base. On this four-day active tour extension, your Patagonia hiking will take you to the top of Cerro Cortez for a view of the rugged landscape of Tierra del Fuego National Park spreading out in all directions below you and to other areas of the park. You'll explore two of the Beagle Channel islands, visit a penguin rookery to observe two species, the Magellanic and Gentoo, and take a walk back in time, experiencing Patagonia's frontier past at one of its historic estancias that still operates as a sheep ranch. These enriching Patagonia tours make a memorable addition to your Argentina travel.
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Active Tierra Del Fuego Itinerary
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Day 1 ARRIVE USHUAIA
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Today you’ll fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world in Tierra del Fuego. After getting settled at the hotel, you'll have the opportunity to view the magnificent Beagle Channel and the charming town of Ushuaia. (B)
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Day 2 CERRO CORTEZ HIKE
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. . . ascend on a steep trail through a sub-Antarctic beech forest, crossing peat bogs. . .
After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel for today's Patagonia hiking adventure, a moderate to difficult all-day guided trek to the top of Cerro Cortez. The fun begins with a 4 x 4 ride up a quarry to the trailhead. You'll ascend on a steep trail through a sub-Antarctic beech forest, crossing peat bogs. After passing the tree line, you are rewarded with sweeping views of the area. Today's best photo opportunities still await you. Arriving at the crest, you'll find a breathtaking panoramic landscape with the Martial range, the Andorra and Rio Chico valleys as a backdrop. You'll see Ushuaia and its landmark, Mt Olivia of the Andean range. Towards the sea are Chile's Isla Navarino and the legendary Murray Pass leading to Cape Horn. Enjoy lunch in one of the most picturesque settings of the park. After lunch descend back to the quarry where the Land Rover will be waiting to return you to Ushuaia. Overnight at a local hotel. (B,L)
Patagonia Hiking Details:
6.1 mi; 2000 ft elevation gain; 5-7 hrs
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Day 3 HARBERTON RANCH - THE HISTORY OF THE PIONEERS
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Another unforgettable experience of Patagonia tours, today you explore Tierra del Fuego, the southern portion of Patagonia with its magnificent vistas and a fascinating history. From Ushuaia, you'll head east to Estancia Harberton. This estancia belongs to the descendants of the first British missionaries to reach the area, Rev. Thomas and Mary Bridges, and was managed for many years by Natalie Goodall, a well-respected naturalist in the area. From the estancia, you'll take a small boat to Gable Island (the largest in Patagonia's Beagle Channel) for lunch. After a hike on the island, you'll visit the Penguin rookery at Martillo Island, the domain of the Magellanic penguin and even a few Gentoo penguins. The unique location of this island (close to where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans merge) attracts a rich variety of sub-aquatic life, making it an ideal spot for bird watching to see such species as petrels, skuas, cormorants, sea gulls and albatross. This southern Patagonia tour ends at Harberton before returning to Ushuaia. (B,L)
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Day 4 USHUAIA - NEXT DESTINATION
Spend the morning at leisure in Ushuaia or visit the fascinating historical End of the World Museum on your own. Transfer to the airport to fly to your next destination. (B)
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Key: (B)reakfast (L)unch (D)inner
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INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
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Included in tour cost
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- Professional, English-speaking local guides while on hikes
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- All hotel accommodations
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- Meals as indicated
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- All transfers in private van
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- Entrance fees for national parks
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- Southern Explorations pre departure services
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Excluded in tour cost
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- Hiking boots and other personal gear
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- Personal expenses (tips and gratuities, alcoholic beverages, medical or travel insurance, laundry, airport taxes, etc.).
