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The granite-and-glacier realms of Paine and Fitzroy and
remote Tierra del Fuego are like no other in the world.
These unspoiled landscapes that shelter
marvelous wildlife stretch to the ends of
the continent. On our insider’s journey,
explorations in Tierra del Fuego reveal
penguin colonies, secluded islands, and
sweeping views of the Beagle Channel,
while in Patagonia, inspiring day hikes—
many starting right from our lodges—
grant spectacular panoramas of the great
shark fin of Fitzroy and the needle-like
spire of Cerro Torre, the crown jewels of
Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park,
and the soaring rock towers of Chile’s Torres del Paine
National Park. This is the ultimate hiking adventure to the
“uttermost ends of the earth.”
Days 1-3 Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Tierra del Fuego After
exploring Buenos Aires, we head to Ushuaia for hikes along
the secluded bays of Tierra del Fuego, keeping an eye out for
the abundant birdlife including the Magellanic woodpecker
and the regal Andean condor. On the Beagle Channel, a
Zodiac ride brings us to a remote island for a hike and lunch
at a shepherd’s hut (complete with
a locally produced red wine!) and
a visit to a Magellanic and Adélie
penguin colony.
Days 4-7 Los Glaciares National
Park Up-close perspectives of
Fitzroy (11,703') and the slender
granite pinnacle of Cerro Torre
(10,280') are the thrill of our
adventures in this famed park. One
hike brings us through a valley of
native lenga trees to Laguna Torre,
a serene glacial lake with the spire
of Cerro Torre soaring directly
above it. We also journey across deep
Lago Viedma by boat, navigating
amid floating icebergs, then head
out on foot right on the vast
Viedma Glacier for a chance to peer
into its fantastic ice caverns.
Days 8-9 Estancia Helsingfors
From renowned Estancia Helsingfors,
a former sheep ranch set on the
shores of glacier-fed Lago Viedma,
our trails bring us through beech
forests to stunning Lago Azul, a
pristine lake with magnificent Fitzroy
“Impeccable itinerary
and outstanding
implementation.
Every day delivered
a new ‘Oh My’ due to
the variety, scenery,
and experiences.
Thank you,
Wilderness Travel!”
Jan D., Meyersdale PA
From every angle and in every light, the
magnificence of Patagonia is absolutely
enthralling. PHOTO BELOW: KEREN SU
JOCK MONTGOMERY