5-day Ushuaia Overland Adventure - Lake Fagnano, San Pablo Cape & Beagle Channel

Itinerary

Day 1: Ushuaia

Pass By: Ushuaia Airport, V9401 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
Welcome to Argentina’s southernmost city! Ushuaia is a small town, really easy to get around on foot. The Yamanas, its first inhabitants, called it Ushuaia which means “protected bay” in their language. It was officially incorporated into the Republic of Argentina in 1884, and it soon became a penal colony, to establish a permanent Argentine settlement. Upon arrival at Ushuaia Airport or Ushuaia Port, you will have a private transfer to your hotel.

Stop At: Ushuaia, Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city and go for a picturesque walk or watch boats come in and out of the port. You can also try some delicious fresh seafood or learn about the region’s history at the Maritime Museum (Old Ushuaia Prison).
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

Day 2: Ushuaia - 4x4 & canoeing, Fuegian barbecue and Patagonian trout / Tolhuin

Stop At: Escondido Lake, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Ushuaia to start a 3-day adventure enjoying Tierra del Fuego best landscapes and tasting the best dishes. Towards the centre of the island, you will get to your first stop: Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake. Here, we will make an intense 4×4 activity and then enjoy a barbecue made with local meat, cooked on the Lenga and Guindo logs (two of the typical trees of this area) on our shelter on the coast of Lago Escondido. The meal will be supplemented by a Patagonian Malbec and a sweet treat to close the first gastronomic experience.
**Vehicle Land Rover Defender 4x4, Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar. Canoeaing may be
cancelled due to security matters.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tolhuin, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
After sailing on canoes on the Lake, we set our way towards Tolhuin where you will spend the first night at Kaiken Inn. At dinner time you will taste a dish of Patagonian Trout in the restaurant hotel, accompanied by the most impressive view of Fagnano Lake.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kaiken Inn

Day 3: Tolhuin - Cabo San Pablo

Pass By: Tolhuin, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Today, after a delicious breakfast with homemade marmalades and bread, you will continue towards the north of the island up to inter-fields way full of Guanacos (the nicest and most peaceful fauna of the area).

Stop At: Cabo San Pablo, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
The road ends up at the Atlantic Ocean opening to a horizon which will take your breath away. Start a trek to the top of San Pablo Cape to visit its lighthouse which was built in 1941 and destroyed by an earthquake in 1949. Then, visit Desdemona, a wrecked ship since 1985 on the coast. Take some rest having lunch in a small fishermen town where with very primitive techniques, sea bass, salmon, silverside and octopus are fished. Also, get to know about the inhabitants of the area.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tolhuin, Tolhuin, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
In the afternoon, we will get back to Kaiken Inn where we will have dinner.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kaiken Inn

Day 4: Tolhuin - Centolla (Crab) experience at the Beagle Channel + gourmet lunch

Stop At: Canal Beagle, Ushuaia Argentina
Today, after having breakfast, you will be surprised by other particular gastronomic activity of the area. We will take the road towards the Beagle Channel coast, where we will take a walk up to a waterfall. Then, we will head to Almanza Harbour area, which has the greatest number of Centolla fishermen. Once there, we put on our safety vests and we are going to pick up the traps of this giant, famous and tasty crab which is called Centolla. After a short sailing, we are going to cook our fishing and taste other products which are special of the Beagle Channel, inside one of the fisherman's house. After lunch, we will return to Ushuaia and drive you to your hotel.
**The lunch place is shared with other passengers.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel of your chosen category in Ushuaia

Day 5: Ushuaia

Pass By: Ushuaia Airport, V9401 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Ushuaia Airport or Ushuaia Port (private service). From there, it’s time to head home or continue to wherever your Argentina adventure takes you next!
**NOTES: Our itinerary is pretty flexible so if you need to add extra nights we can quote them for you. Just make sure to let us know in advance using the ‘Special Requirements’ box while booking.
**Schedules and the order of the visited attractions may vary, according to weather, traffic, etc.
**Activities subject to wheather conditions. The order of activities may vary for operational or climatic reasons


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.