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Escondido and Fagnano Lake Tour with Guide in Ushuaia

About this experience

Both lakes are truly spectacular and offer breathtaking views of the Patagonian landscape, with its crystal clear waters and surrounded by rugged mountains and lenga and coihue forests.

The tour includes visits to places of interest such as Valle Carbajal and Paso Garibaldi, which provide a complete and varied experience of the landscape and culture of the region.

In the stops you will see natural points and stops in sites like small farms with restaurants and cabin, there you can find souveniers, food and handcraft drinks.

The tour offers multiple opportunities to take spectacular photos and videos of the landscape and wildlife, allowing tourists to capture unforgettable memories of their visit to Patagonia.

The tour is led by local experts who know the area and its history, and who can provide valuable information and interesting details about the region's geology, flora, and fauna.

We wish you to enjoy your journey and allow us to accompany you in this great experience.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr–3 hr 30 min

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Escondido and Fagnano Lake Tour with Guide in Ushuaia
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Time on the tour3 hr–3 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr–3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary and highlights

You will see the landscape from a spectacular viewpoint.

This valley is a glacial valley, in the past there were glaciers that shaped the mountains and when they melted they exposed this valley like so many others.

The side walls of the valley are generally steep and often feature rocky escarpments and cliffs, they are of great height and beauty. These walls show the striations and marks that were left by the action of ice and water, providing impressive testimony to the strength and power of glaciers.

We do a stop here, you can go to buy some gift and walk a little. There is toilet to use.

Here you can taste the free handcrafted gin and liqueur in many flavors. Then, if you like one or more, you can buy them in the store.

The lake is about 4 kilometers long (2.5 miles) and is surrounded by rugged mountains and virgin forests, making it an impressive and unique landscape. Due to its remote location, Lago Escondido is a quiet and peaceful place, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the fresh mountain air.

You will have an interpretation of the landscape, their natural history and time to take pictures and do a little walk.

You will have an interpretation of the landscape, their natural history and a place to take pictures.

Towards the north of Lake Escondido we can see the immense Fagnano lake from the viewpoint.

Lake Fagnano, also known as Lake Khami, is a lake located in the province of Tierra del Fuego, in Argentina. It is one of the largest lakes in South America, with a length of 98 kilometers and a width of up to 9 kilometers at some points.

In short, Lake Fagnano is a stunningly beautiful destination that offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for all tastes and ages. Its natural beauty and its remote location make it an ideal place to disconnect from routine and enjoy nature.

We will visit a spot placed near Martial Glacier where you will see the city from above and be amazed by the landscape.

The Martial Glacier is one of the best known and most accessible glaciers in the city of Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. It is located on the slopes of Cerro Martial, just 7 kilometers from the city center.

The glacier has a length of about 3 kilometers and an area of about 10 square kilometers. The starting point of the hike to the glacier is at the base of Cerro Martial, and from there it can be reached through a path that crosses a forest of lengas and coihues, offering impressive views of the Beagle Channel and the the city of Ushuaia.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The meetings points are in the hotel and lodging parking lots or in the site where you are staying.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Big Lakes Connect

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • the remaining time is used in the transport between the sites we visit.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr–3 hr 30 min.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The meetings points are in the hotel and lodging parking lots or in the site where you are staying.
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; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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