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Classic Experience to Escondido and Fagnano Lakes

About this experience

Are you ready to know the mysterious Lago Escondido and the beauty of Lago Fagnano?

Throughout the tour, you will be able to observe and appreciate the different landscapes offered by the end of the world. The guide, an expert in the area, will be in charge of designing the most important points.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr

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Classic Experience
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Specialized guides
  • Transfer in-out

Not included

  • Gratitudes (optional)
  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

The trip starts when we pick up the passengers at their hotel around 9:00 am.

All on board, we take the National Route 3 heading north.

Going away from the Beagle Channel, Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains can be spotted in the horizon, as well as the Carbajal Valley where the economic exploitation of peat takes place.

The road takes us towards Tierra Mayor Valley; from there we can see the Cerros Bonete, Alvear, and some cirque glaciers.

Then we go through Cerro Castor ski center, in winter thousands of tourists and local people practice their favorite winter sports: cross-country or alpine ski, snowboard, dog-sled racing, etc.

We continue along the road until we reach the Garibaldi Pass, 450 meters above sea-level, where people can admire the breath-taking panoramic view of Escondido and Fagnano Lakes.

From Garibaldi Pass you will admire the breathtaking panoramic view of Lago Escondido

After that we head to the Bronsovich sawmill and then to Fagnano Lake, here passengers can go down to take a closer look and enjoy its beauty. Fagnano Lake is more than 100 kilometers long, is considered one of the biggest lakes in South America.

Before

Before going back to Ushuaia there is a stop at one of the winter sports resorts to try the delicious Fuegian lamb.

When lunch finishes we return to Ushuaia

Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick up passengers at their hotel around 09:00 AM.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Signature Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up passengers at their hotel around 09:00 AM.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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