Turquoise Lagoon and Carbajal Hill Trekking from Ushuaia
Why we love it?
The Turquoise Lagoon and Carbajal Hill Trekking tour from Ushuaia offers a full-day adventure through the stunning landscapes of Tierra Mayor Valley in Argentina. Lasting approximately seven hours, this trek is ideal for nature enthusiasts and hikers looking to explore the area's unique topography, including the striking turquoise lagoon and the scenic views from Mount Carbajal. Participants will benefit from the expertise of a professional guide, as well as included amenities such as a lunch box, snacks, and bottled water, ensuring a comfortable experience in the great outdoors. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available for selected accommodations, making the tour accessible for visitors staying in Ushuaia.
Inclusions
- Lunch Box
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Tierra Mayor Valley
The tour begins from the hotel, starting at 8:00 am, with a few minutes trip to Tierra Mayor Valley, where we arrive at 08:30 am to begin an intense hike. The first part of the walk consist of a slope trail with a pronounced inclination, in which the hundred-year-old lengas of the sub-antartic forest accompanies the walker. After 45 or 60 minutes (09:30 am) of demanding trek, the forest is left behind and, from the top, you begin to enjoy incredible views.
Turquoise lagoon
At about 10:15 am we arrive at the Turquoise lagoon, which rewards us with its wonderful colour, typical of glacial origins lagoons.
Mount Carbajal
We continue climbing up a rocky ledge, to reach the top of Mount Carbajal, near noon. From there you can see the trail of the glaciers, which during the last glaciations descended towards the Beagle Channel crossing the valleys Tierra Mayor and Carbajal, forming this landscape. We will take our lunch while enjoying the view and at 1 pm we will start the return to our vehicle on the base. At about 3:30 pm, you will return to your hotel.
Please Note
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions, back problems and for pregnants travelers.The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. OFFICE NUMBER: ([ ] (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: ([ ] (After office hours)
