Our Turquoise Lagoon and Carabajal Mount Trekking tour will take you explore one of the most attractive and less visited places of Ushuaia. It offers the opportunity to visit areas of incomparable beauty, such as the Tierra Mayor Valley, the Valley and Mount Carbajal and the Turquoise Lagoon.
Our expert local guides will accompany you in this wonderful experience, through trails that go deep into the forest, to finally reach a summit with a privileged panoramic view. The excursion includes Lunch Box.
Pickup included
The tour begins from the hotel, starting at 8:00 am with the pick up.
After a few minutes trip to Tierra Mayor Valley, where we arrive at 08:30 am to begin an intense hike.
The first part of the walk consist of a slope trail with a pronounced inclination, in which the hundred-year-old lengas of the sub-antartic forest accompanies the walker. After 45 or 60 minutes (09:30 am) of demanding trek, the forest is left behind and, from the top, you begin to enjoy incredible views.
At about 10:15 am we arrive at the Turquoise lagoon, which rewards us with its wonderful colour, typical of glacial origins lagoons.
We continue climbing up a rocky ledge, to reach the top of Mount Carbajal, near noon. From there you can see the trail of the glaciers, which during the last glaciations descended towards the Beagle Channel crossing the valleys Tierra Mayor and Carbajal, forming this landscape. We will take our lunch while enjoying the view and at 1 pm we will start the return to our vehicle on the base.
At about 3:30 pm, you will be taken to your hotel.
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
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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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