Ushuaia, Argentina

• Jeep excursion, Ruta Nacional 3
• Tierra del Fuego, peat bogs, Andes
• Garibaldi Pass, Lake Fagnano, Lake Escondido
• Sailing on zodiac in Lago Escondido

• We leave the port of Ushuaia and take the Ruta Nacional 3, the 3000 km motorway that links Tierra del Fuego with Buenos Aires. The road leads us to the centre of the island through valleys covered with peat bogs which is the typical landscape of the Tierra del Fuego. In this area, we see the last stretch of the Andes which in this area do not exceed an altitude of 1,500 m and which we cross over the Garibaldi Pass, at 450 metres above sea level. The uniqueness of this place, which is at quite a low altitude with respect to the mountain passes we are used to, is the position: indeed, it is the southernmost mountain pass in the world. From this unique position, we can observe the splendid view of Lake Fagnano and Lake Escondido.
• We take old now abandoned roads that were used decades ago to transport wood. Here you can only travel by jeep. A unique opportunity to venture into the sub Antarctic forest and appreciate it from a new perspective. The road leads to the beautiful Lake Fagnano. The indigenous Selknam called this lake "the rest of the horizon" because the horizon defined by the Andes skyline is interrupted by the lake and continues at the other end.
• We proceed towards the smaller but very beautiful Lake Escondido which is surrounded by woods and the Andes. The colour of its waters varies according to the time of day and the light of the sun. We make a short visit by the coast and we start our return journey, crossing back over the Garibaldi Pass. An Argentinian typical lunch will be waiting for us in Nunatak, a winter sport refuge, placed by Tierra Mayor valley before heading back to the pier.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
• Only the guides are allowed to drive the jeeps.

• Garibaldi Pass,
• The Andes
• Lake Escondido, descent towards its bank

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a jacket. 
• The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.

• Tierra Mayor Valley Natural Reserve
• Lenga Forest

• We leave Ushuaia by coach for the Tierra Mayor Valley Natural Reserve, a protected area of almost 30,000 hectares that was created in 1994 with the objective of protecting the biodiversity and the countryside of the area. In the heart of the reserve, we stop at the refuge. After a brief stop, we set off on our hike.
• The excursion takes us to see wonderful views, such as the forests of lengas, trees that are typical of the region, similar to beech, on which many species of birds nest. The indigenous Selknam population used the wood from these trees to make their bows.
• We cross the ancient bogs which are very common in the valleys of this park and proceed until we see the spectacular landscape surrounding the Monte Alvear.

• The tour includes a walk of aprox. 2 hours across a route of approximately 6 km of uneven ground, so this excursion demands a certain degree of physical fitness.
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
• We recommend to bring waterproof jacket, extra pair of socks, hat, sunglasses, rucksack, bottle of water, and gloves if possible.

Breathtaking views and close encounters with the local fauna in a thrilling day spent in the Tierra del Fuego park, the southernmost national park in Argentina, with a catamaran ride through the Beagle channel as far as the Lighthouse at the end of the world.

• Catamaran ride
• Beagle channel, Sea Lions Island, Bird Island, Lighthouse at the end of the world
• Lapataia Bay, Tierra del Fuego National Park
  

• We board a covered and uncovered catamaran and set off to discover the Beagle channel, the strait dividing the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and separating Isla Grande from the minor islands. We sail towards the centre of the canal, passing by various islets as far as Wolf Island (Isla Lobos) with its numerous sea lions. 
  
• Our ride continues along the channel towards Bird Island, home to many species of birds as well as a big cormorant colony. On one of the channel’s islet, we also have the chance to admire the famous Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, also known as the Lighthouse at the end of the world, whose red and white stripes are immortalised in all the photos of those who are lucky enough to visit this place. 
  
• We then disembark at Lapataia bay, a fjord in the northern part of the channel, on the south-western part of the Argentinian sector of Isla Grande. From there, we continue by coach through the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Created in 1960 with the objective of safeguarding and preserving the nature, flora and fauna of this subantarctic territory, the park covers 63,000 hectares, of which only 2,000 are accessible to the public. The Park embraces thick forests with dense undergrowth and is inhabited by many species of birds, including the Andean condor, upland goose and the great cormorant and mammals such as the Southern river otter, the Magellan red fox and species that were introduced here such as the North American beaver, aeuropean rabbit and the mink.
  

We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a jacket.

• Sightseeing tour of Ushuaia
• Panoramic view, Andes, Carbajal valley
• Las Cotorras, Patagonian asado dinner

• Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentinian province of Tierra del Fuego, is the southernmost city in the world. It is near the 55th parallel which means that, in the days before and after the southern hemisphere summer solstice, the sun only reaches 12 degrees below the horizon, so it is never completely dark at night. During our sightseeing tour, we can admire the most important elements in the city such as interesting colonial buildings, the remains of the old prison and the surrounding scenery.
• Along Ruta Nacional 3, the 3,000 km highway connecting Tierra del Fuego to Buenos Aires, we pass along the southernmost part of the Andes before reaching the Carbajal valley, a glacial depression covered mainly in peatland, where we can enjoy lovely panoramic views.
• We then continue towards the Las Cotorras ski resort, where a delicious *Patagonian asado, the region's traditional lamb grill, awaits us. At the end of the dinner, we return to Ushuaia and to the ship.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a jacket.* The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.

A long excursion in the Beagle channel to discover its islets and animals. A catamaran takes us to the best observation spots to admire lovely penguins, colonies of imperial shags and lazy sea lions as far as the Lighthouse at the end of the world.

• Catamaran ride, Beagle channel
• Bird Island, Imperial shags
• Wolf Island, sea lions, Les Eclaireurs islets, Lighthouse at the end of the world
• Martillo Island, Magellanic penguins

• We leave the port of Ushuaia behind aboard a catamaran and sail along the Beagle channel, a strait with many islands, landscapes, birds and marine animals dividing the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and separating Isla Grande from the minor islands.
• During our ride, we pass by Bird Island, home to many species of birds as well as a big imperial shag colony, and by Wolf Island, with its numerous sea lions. At the centre of the channel, we reach the two Les Eclaireurs islets, where we can admire the famous Lighthouse also known as Lighthouse at the end of the world. Inaugurated in 1920, the lighthouse is still used and its red and white stripes are immortalised in all the photos of those who are lucky enough to visit this place.
• Our excursion continues through the Mackinlay pass, the section that separates the Argentinian archipelago of Gable island from the Chilean Navarino island, and reach the hammer-shaped Martillo island. The catamaran stops here to let us to observe the large Magellanic penguin colony that lives here. Over 2,000 couples of penguins lay their nests here. The island is also important because it is the only reproductive colony in South America of another species of penguin, the Gentoo penguin**.

• We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and long trousers and bring a jacket with you.
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• During the visit it is essential to respect the animals and their habitat. Feeding the animals, noise and sudden movements are therefore not allowed.

The Tierra del Fuego National Park is the southernmost national park in Argentina, a unique and magical setting where nature has been able to express itself without restrictions combining different environments. An unmissable and thrilling excursion.

• Río Pipo Valley• Tierra del Fuego National Park• Roca Lake, Lapataia bay

• We leave the port of Ushuaia by coach and we cross the Rìo Pipo Valley on our way to the Tierra del Fuego National Park, a unique landscape full of lakes, rivers, mountains. It extends following the Chilean border by the west, from the Beagle Channel at the south, up to the northern areas on Lake Fagnano. The Park was founded in 1960 in order to protect and preserve the fauna and flora of this sub-Antarctic territory which covers a total area of 63,000 hectares of which only 2,000 hectares is accessible to the public. The Park embraces thick forests with dense undergrowth and is inhabited by many species of birds, including the Andean condor, the upland goose and the great cormorant and mammals such as the Southern river otter, the Magellan red fox and species that were introduced here such as the North American beaver, and the european rabbit and the mink. Sections of the forest were destroyed by fire a long time ago and the remaining grey tree trunks stand out like ghosts in contrast to the surrounding lush vegetation.• The coach takes us to various panoramic spots, where we can observe the Park's endless landscapes. We reach the beautiful glacial Roca Lake, where we stop for a break and take some photographs. We then proceed to Lapataia Bay, a fjord in the northern part of the Beagle Channel, at the south-western extremity of the Argentinian part of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, where the famous panamerican road ends, after crossing the whole continent with its starting point in Alaska.

• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a jacket.

A short excursion to admire the Andes up close and to descend to the banks of Lake Escondido, whose waters change colours depending on the light. A natural itinerary that stirs strong emotions with its unforgettable views.

• Garibaldi Pass,
• The Andes
• Lake Escondido, descent towards its bank

We set off by coach towards the Garibaldi Pass located 450 metres above sea level. The peculiarity of this place, which is much lower compared to other passes we are used to, is its position, as it is the southernmost pass in the world. It enables us to cross the Andes which run across the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego from east to west (unlike the rest of the mountain range) from the border with Chile to the Atlantic Ocean and that, in this area, reach a height of around 1,500 metres. Lake Escondido is located nearby, surrounded by woods and mountains. The colour of its waters varies according to the time of day and the light of the sun. We start out descent towards the banks of the lake, where we stop to take in the enchanting views. After our excursion, we head back to the coach which will take us to Ushuaia.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a jacket. 
• The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.

• Catamaran ride
• Beagle channel, Sea Lions Island, Bird Island, Lighthouse at the end of the world
• Lapataia Bay, Tierra del Fuego National Park

• We board a covered and uncovered catamaran and set off to discover the Beagle channel, the strait dividing the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and separating Isla Grande from the minor islands. We sail towards the centre of the canal, passing by various islets as far as Wolf Island (Isla Lobos) with its numerous sea lions.

• Our ride continues along the channel towards Bird Island, home to many species of birds as well as a big cormorant colony. On one of the channel’s islet, we also have the chance to admire the famous Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, also known as the Lighthouse at the end of the world, whose red and white stripes are immortalised in all the photos of those who are lucky enough to visit this place.

• We then disembark at Lapataia bay, a fjord in the northern part of the channel, on the south-western part of the Argentinian sector of Isla Grande. From there, we continue by coach through the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Created in 1960 with the objective of safeguarding and preserving the nature, flora and fauna of this subantarctic territory, the park covers 63,000 hectares, of which only 2,000 are accessible to the public. The Park embraces thick forests with dense undergrowth and is inhabited by many species of birds, including the Andean condor, upland goose and the great cormorant and mammals such as the Southern river otter, the Magellan red fox and species that were introduced here such as the North American beaver, aeuropean rabbit and the mink.

We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a jacket.* The narration of this experience will be conducted in either English or Spanish.

Pripremite se: ovo nije bilo kakvo putovanje; ovo je ONA ekspedicija o kojoj ćete pričati godinama.
Napuštate Ushuaiju, letite do El Calafatea, ulazite u srce Nacionalnog parka Los Glaciares i prepuštate se snazi ledenjaka Perito Moreno, jednog od rijetkih ledenjaka na svijetu koji se... još uvijek pomiče naprijed. Hodajte, istražujte i plovite među golemim ledenjacima te izbliza promatrajte divove Upsala i Spegazzini. Završite u Puerto Madrynu šetnjom među tisućama pingvina na Estanciji San Lorenzo.
Patagonija u najčišćem obliku, bez ikakvih filtera. Doživite je i ostanite zadivljeni, to je neizbježno.

Dan 1

• Let do El Calafatea
• Ulazak u Nacionalni park Los Glaciares
• Šetnja stazama uz Perito Moreno
• Plovidba kroz led
• Ručak u restoranu
• Večera i noćenje

Dan 2

• Plovidba jezerom Argentino
• Promatranje santi leda i ledenjaka Upsala i Spegazzini
• Ručak u Refugio Spegazzini
• Večera i noćenje

Dan 3

• Let do Puerto Madryna
• Transfer i opuštanje u hotelu
• Večera i noćenje

Dan 4

• Posjet koloniji mageljanskih pingvina na Estanciji San Lorenzo
• Šetnja među pingvinima
• Ručak uz tradicionalni patagonijski roštilj

Dan 1 – Zakoračite u kraljevstvo leda: Perito Moreno dominira
Silazite s broda u Ushuaiji, ukrcavate se u zrakoplov i slijećete u El Calafate. Nema vremena za zastajanje: odmah krećete prema Nacionalnom parku Los Glaciares i pripremate se za susret s GLAVNOM zvijezdom dana - legendarnim ledenjakom Perito Moreno.
Prošećite stazama s nevjerojatnim panoramama, gdje se perspektiva mijenja na svakoj razini, i, ako imate sreće, poslušajte tutnjavu velikih komada leda koji se ruše u jezero Argentino te osjetite snagu živog diva, sa zidovima visokim 70 metara. Zar se ne osjećate maleno?
Napunite baterije uz ručak u restoranu unutar parka, a zatim se vratite u grad.
Dan završava na pravi način: večerom i noćenjem.

Dan 2 – Dan na jezeru Argentino: isplovite prema ledenjacima

Uživajte u doručku, a zatim isplovite na jezero Argentino. Plovite pokraj santi leda koje izgledaju poput skulptura, prema divovima kao što su Upsala i Spegazzini, gdje se ledeni zidovi protežu sve do neba. A ručak? Postoje dvije mogućnosti:
na katamaranu, ako vam vrijeme ide na ruku, ili u ekskluzivnom planinskom utočištu, okruženi najintenzivnijom tišinom koju ste ikada doživjeli: tišinom Patagonije. Vraćate se, uživate u večeri i odmarate se u hotelu.

Dan 3 – Promjena krajolika, prema Puerto Madrynu

Nakon doručka letite u Puerto Madryn: ulaz u kraljevstvo divljih životinja na poluotoku Valdés.
Stižete u hotel, smještate se i upijate opuštenu atmosferu ovog obalnog grada. Večer završava večerom i noćenjem.

Dan 4 – Pravi kraljevi Patagonije: susret s mageljanskim pingvinima

Nakon doručka krećete prema mjestu koje izgleda kao iz mašte: Estancia San Lorenzo, dom jedne od najvećih kopnenih kolonija mageljanskih pingvina.

Šetajte među tisućama pingvina, promatrajte njihovo ponašanje, slušajte njihove glasove i uđite u njihov svijet bez ometanja. Ovdje je ljupkost izvan svih ljestvica.
Zatim se udobno smjestite i uživajte u BBQ-u: način na koji to ovdje rade teško je nadmašiti.

Na kraju se vraćate prema luci kako biste nastavili svoju avanturu, sigurni da je nikada nećete zaboraviti.

• Preporučujemo slojevitu odjeću, kremu za sunčanje i laganu vodonepropusnu jaknu u slučaju iznenadnih pljuskova (česti su jer je područje kišovito i vjetrovito).
• Preporučujemo udobnu obuću.
• Ovaj izlet se ne preporučuje gostima s poteškoćama u kretanju.
• Preporučuje se rezervirati unaprijed jer je broj mjesta ograničen.
• Za sudjelovanje u izletu morate ponijeti putovnicu.
• Promatranje lokalne faune u prirodnom staništu ne može se jamčiti.
• Prisutnost Costa Tour Experta ne može se jamčiti.
• Ovo iskustvo možete otkazati ili rezervirati do 90 dana prije dolaska u Ushuaiju.

Pripremite se: ovo nije bilo kakvo putovanje; ovo je ONA ekspedicija o kojoj ćete pričati godinama.
Napuštate Ushuaiju, letite do El Calafatea, ulazite u srce Nacionalnog parka Los Glaciares i prepuštate se snazi ledenjaka Perito Moreno, jednog od rijetkih ledenjaka na svijetu koji se... još uvijek pomiče naprijed. Hodajte, istražujte i plovite među golemim ledenjacima te izbliza promatrajte divove Upsala i Spegazzini. Završite u Puerto Madrynu šetnjom među tisućama pingvina na Estanciji San Lorenzo.
Patagonija u najčišćem obliku, bez ikakvih filtera. Doživite je i ostanite zadivljeni, to je neizbježno.

Dan 1

• Let do El Calafatea
• Ulazak u Nacionalni park Los Glaciares
• Šetnja stazama uz Perito Moreno
• Plovidba kroz led
• Ručak u restoranu
• Večera i noćenje

Dan 2

• Plovidba jezerom Argentino
• Promatranje santi leda i ledenjaka Upsala i Spegazzini
• Ručak u Refugio Spegazzini
• Večera i noćenje

Dan 3

• Let do Puerto Madryna
• Transfer i opuštanje u hotelu
• Večera i noćenje

Dan 4

• Posjet koloniji mageljanskih pingvina na Estanciji San Lorenzo
• Šetnja među pingvinima
• Ručak uz tradicionalni patagonijski roštilj

Dan 1 – Zakoračite u kraljevstvo leda: Perito Moreno dominira
Silazite s broda u Ushuaiji, ukrcavate se u zrakoplov i slijećete u El Calafate. Nema vremena za zastajanje: odmah krećete prema Nacionalnom parku Los Glaciares i pripremate se za susret s GLAVNOM zvijezdom dana - legendarnim ledenjakom Perito Moreno.
Prošećite stazama s nevjerojatnim panoramama, gdje se perspektiva mijenja na svakoj razini, i, ako imate sreće, poslušajte tutnjavu velikih komada leda koji se ruše u jezero Argentino te osjetite snagu živog diva, sa zidovima visokim 70 metara. Zar se ne osjećate maleno?
Napunite baterije uz ručak u restoranu unutar parka, a zatim se vratite u grad.
Dan završava na pravi način: večerom i noćenjem.

Dan 2 – Dan na jezeru Argentino: isplovite prema ledenjacima

Uživajte u doručku, a zatim isplovite na jezero Argentino. Plovite pokraj santi leda koje izgledaju poput skulptura, prema divovima kao što su Upsala i Spegazzini, gdje se ledeni zidovi protežu sve do neba. A ručak? Postoje dvije mogućnosti:
na katamaranu, ako vam vrijeme ide na ruku, ili u ekskluzivnom planinskom utočištu, okruženi najintenzivnijom tišinom koju ste ikada doživjeli: tišinom Patagonije. Vraćate se, uživate u večeri i odmarate se u hotelu.

Dan 3 – Promjena krajolika, prema Puerto Madrynu

Nakon doručka letite u Puerto Madryn: ulaz u kraljevstvo divljih životinja na poluotoku Valdés.
Stižete u hotel, smještate se i upijate opuštenu atmosferu ovog obalnog grada. Večer završava večerom i noćenjem.

Dan 4 – Pravi kraljevi Patagonije: susret s mageljanskim pingvinima

Nakon doručka krećete prema mjestu koje izgleda kao iz mašte: Estancia San Lorenzo, dom jedne od najvećih kopnenih kolonija mageljanskih pingvina.

Šetajte među tisućama pingvina, promatrajte njihovo ponašanje, slušajte njihove glasove i uđite u njihov svijet bez ometanja. Ovdje je ljupkost izvan svih ljestvica.
Zatim se udobno smjestite i uživajte u BBQ-u: način na koji to ovdje rade teško je nadmašiti.

Na kraju se vraćate prema luci kako biste nastavili svoju avanturu, sigurni da je nikada nećete zaboraviti.

• Preporučujemo slojevitu odjeću, kremu za sunčanje i laganu vodonepropusnu jaknu u slučaju iznenadnih pljuskova (česti su jer je područje kišovito i vjetrovito).
• Preporučujemo udobnu obuću.
• Ovaj izlet se ne preporučuje gostima s poteškoćama u kretanju.
• Preporučuje se rezervirati unaprijed jer je broj mjesta ograničen.
• Za sudjelovanje u izletu morate ponijeti putovnicu.
• Promatranje lokalne faune u prirodnom staništu ne može se jamčiti.
• Prisutnost Costa Tour Experta ne može se jamčiti.
• Ovo iskustvo možete otkazati ili rezervirati do 90 dana prije dolaska u Ushuaiju.