The Experience
A private excursion combining Lago Escondido and the vast Lago Fagnano — one of the largest glacial lakes in Patagonia — in a single spectacular day through some of Tierra del Fuego's most remote and beautiful landscapes. Lago Fagnano stretches for roughly 100 kilometres and crosses into Chile at its western end, giving a genuine sense of scale that the more intimate Lago Escondido, visited on the same day, doesn't have — seeing both together captures the real range of Tierra del Fuego's lake district. Operates October to May. We arrange this privately given the distances and remote terrain involved. The single best full-day option for travellers who want to see the island's most significant lakes beyond the standard Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego National Park circuit.
Private Experience Available
Ask us about a fully private version of this experience — designed entirely around your pace and preferences.
Perfect For
- — Luxury travelers
- — nature lovers
- — photography enthusiasts
Duration
Full Day
Destination
Ushuaia →Interested in this experience?
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