If you are looking to get away from everything this moderated difficulty trek is definitely the excursion for you.
It is a 7 hour Trek that takes you from the valley, through the fuegian forest until we pass the vegetation line and you are sullenly in a high mountain landscape until reaching the "Laguna de los Témpanos" and the Vinciguerra Glacier behind.
There are no words to describe the beauty of this landscapes!
Pickup included
Our tour will start when we pick you up at your hotel around 8:30 and drive 7 km inside the Andorra Valley.
We will start trekking through a peat-land that has been exploited and we will have the chance to see all the layers of the peat bog very typical from valleys formed by glaciers.
Our hike continues through the creek “Arrojo Grande”, once we cross it, we will start heading up hill through the magical fuegian forest.
Half way up we will find once again peat bogs all around us in a higher small valley. We will keep walking crossing the timberline where we will finally find the Tempanos Lagoon and behind the Vinciguerra Glacier with its ice caves. Depending on the ice conditions the expert mountain guide will decide if it is safe to approach the caves and walk a little bit on top of the ice.
In this high mountain landscape we will rest a moment and enjoy our lunch box with some hot beverages. Keep you eyes wide ope and look up... if you are very lucky you may see the king of the Andes... The Condor!
Around 2 pm we will slowly start our way back down hill. Beaver dams will be find all along the trail, keep your eye open, we may be lucky enough and see one!
• Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum age to take this tour is 12 years old
• Vegetarian and Gluten Free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
• Dress Code is important:You must have comfortable trekking shoes, preferably waterproof. Waterproof jacket and a small daily backpack. We recommend to always have a spear pair of socks.
• Use of sunglasses and Sunblock is a recommended.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
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Ushuaia is generally a safe destination for travelers, with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere. However, as with any destination, it's important to take basic precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching, can occur in tourist areas, so it's important to keep your valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings.
Ushuaia Bus Terminal
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