Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake 8-Hour 4x4 Off Road Tour with Lunch in Ushuaia
by Info de Ushuaia
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350Overview
This 8-hour 4x4 off-road tour explores the north-central part of the island around Ushuaia. Participants travel in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vehicles along forest trails through Lengas, Coihues, and Ñires trees. The route includes wildlife spotting opportunities for birds and red foxes. The tour first stops at Paso Garibaldi, the highest point crossing the Andes, where visitors view Escondido Lake. Next, the group visits Lago Escondido, a glacial lake surrounded by native forest, known for trout, beavers, and various birds. The area also features remnants of old sawmills that operated until 2016. The main stop is Lago Fagnano, one of Argentina’s largest lakes. Here, guests have time at cabins with bathrooms and drinking water on the lake’s shore. The location is historically linked to the indigenous Shelknam people, known locally as the Onas of the North. Lunch is served lakeside and includes Argentine barbecue items such as choripan and bife de chorizo, as well as Tandilense Cagnoli sausage, cheeses, Malbec wine, salad, and drinks. Vegetarian and celiac menu options are available and must be specified when booking. The tour includes hotel pickup, a guided visit to the lakes, lunch, a picada snack on Lake Fagnano’s shore, and adventure insurance.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Paso Garibaldi
The tour visits Garibaldi Pass, the highest crossing point of the Andes mountain range. From here, guests can see Escondido Lake, a notable feature of the area.
15 min
Lago Escondido
This stop features a glacial lake located 57 km north of Ushuaia, surrounded by native forest dominated by Lenga trees. The lake has clear waters with trout, beavers, and many bird species. Nearby are old sawmill sheds and ovens that operated until 2016, employing experienced workers from Chile and the Misiones province.
20 min
Lago Fagnano
One of Argentina’s three largest lakes, Lago Fagnano offers cabins with bathrooms and drinking water on its shore. This area was historically inhabited by the Shelknam Indians, called Onas of the North. Visitors have time to relax here while enjoying a meal featuring Tandilense Cagnoli sausage, cheeses, Malbec wine, and a full Argentine barbecue lunch including choripan, bife de chorizo, and salad. Vegetarian and celiac options are available and must be confirmed when booking. Drinks are included.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake 8-Hour 4x4 Off Road Tour with Lunch in Ushuaia
by Info de Ushuaia
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350Overview
This 8-hour 4x4 off-road tour explores the north-central part of the island around Ushuaia. Participants travel in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vehicles along forest trails through Lengas, Coihues, and Ñires trees. The route includes wildlife spotting opportunities for birds and red foxes. The tour first stops at Paso Garibaldi, the highest point crossing the Andes, where visitors view Escondido Lake. Next, the group visits Lago Escondido, a glacial lake surrounded by native forest, known for trout, beavers, and various birds. The area also features remnants of old sawmills that operated until 2016. The main stop is Lago Fagnano, one of Argentina’s largest lakes. Here, guests have time at cabins with bathrooms and drinking water on the lake’s shore. The location is historically linked to the indigenous Shelknam people, known locally as the Onas of the North. Lunch is served lakeside and includes Argentine barbecue items such as choripan and bife de chorizo, as well as Tandilense Cagnoli sausage, cheeses, Malbec wine, salad, and drinks. Vegetarian and celiac menu options are available and must be specified when booking. The tour includes hotel pickup, a guided visit to the lakes, lunch, a picada snack on Lake Fagnano’s shore, and adventure insurance.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Paso Garibaldi
The tour visits Garibaldi Pass, the highest crossing point of the Andes mountain range. From here, guests can see Escondido Lake, a notable feature of the area.
15 min
Lago Escondido
This stop features a glacial lake located 57 km north of Ushuaia, surrounded by native forest dominated by Lenga trees. The lake has clear waters with trout, beavers, and many bird species. Nearby are old sawmill sheds and ovens that operated until 2016, employing experienced workers from Chile and the Misiones province.
20 min
Lago Fagnano
One of Argentina’s three largest lakes, Lago Fagnano offers cabins with bathrooms and drinking water on its shore. This area was historically inhabited by the Shelknam Indians, called Onas of the North. Visitors have time to relax here while enjoying a meal featuring Tandilense Cagnoli sausage, cheeses, Malbec wine, and a full Argentine barbecue lunch including choripan, bife de chorizo, and salad. Vegetarian and celiac options are available and must be confirmed when booking. Drinks are included.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.