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Tierra del Fuego Valdivieso Super Loop Trek, Argentina
Tierra del Fuego Valdivieso Super Loop Trek, Argentina
Tierra del Fuego Valdivieso Super Loop Trek, Argentina
Tierra del Fuego Valdivieso Super Loop Trek, Argentina

Tierra del Fuego Valdivieso Super Loop Trek, Argentina

On this unique Valdivieso super loop trek that starts in Ushuaia, you will set off on an amazing 5-day journey into the Tierra del Fuego wilderness that will take you to emblematic spots such as Laguna Esmeralda, the Ojo del Albino glacier, and Fangano Lake, and also to more remote spots such as the stunning Carbajal Valley.


TRIP TYPE

Private

DURATION

5 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

FITNESS LEVEL

Fit

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

  • This Lopp is unique in its kind as there is no other like it in Tierra del Fuego.
  • It crosses glaciers, valleys, lagoons, peat bogs, mountains and more!
  • You will explore some of the better known trails as well as more remote wilderness areas.

Description

The Valdivieso Super Loop trek is a 5-day excursion that covers a distance of 70 km and 2500 meters of accumulated altitude gain, through the most spectacular and scenic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego.

On this 5-day adventure, we will pick you up at your hotel in Ushuaia and drive to the trailhead which will take us to the renowned Laguna Esmeralda and then to the famous Ojos del Albino glacier. Then, as we move deeper into nature, we will head into a pristine wilderness away from the crowds that will take us to cross valleys, lagoons, glaciers, mountain passes, large lakes, peat bogs, and high-altitude rivers. Each night we will camp out in nature and enjoy the untouched beauty that the Tierra del Fuego wilderness is known for. On days 2 and 3, we will spend the night in a cabin, and enjoy some well-deserved rest, as well as a boat ride to a beautiful bird reserve. You can find a detailed day-by-day itinerary below.

In order to join this tour, you will need an exceptional fitness level. You will need to be able to walk for eight hours each day in mountainous terrain. Also, keep in mind that the weather fluctuates greatly, so you will have to be prepared for a wide variety of situations. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you on the way.

This 5-day Valdivieso super loop trek is a unique way to experience the gorgeous wilderness of Tierra del Fuego, make sure to send in your request to book your spot on this unforgettable tour!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transportation start and back

- Transport during the trip

- Mountain guide expenses

- Helmet

- Crampons

- Trekking poles

- Camping equipment tents

- Camping equipment sleeping bag

- Camping equipment sleeping pad

- Camping equipment cooking utensils

Price details

INCLUDED:

Guided tour

Tent, sleeping bag, and insulation

Transport

Personal Insurance

Crampons if necessary

Helmet

Trekking poles

All meals

2 nights in a cabin

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


Itinerary

Day 1: Laguna Esmeralda-Ojo del Albino-Beban Valley

The day starts with the pick-up at the hotel at 8:30 am which will take us to the start of the Laguna Esmeralda trail. We will start our trekking with light backpacks, crampons, lunch, clothes, insulation, daily and personal items for the trek (as the bags, tents, food for the trek, cooking utensils, and other items will be carried by our team to the first camp). The trail will take us through forests and peat bogs to the Esmeralda Lagoon and then continue ascending to the Ojo del Albino Glacier through rocky outcrops where we will have lunch. We will cross the glacier with our crampons and descend to the Beban valley to find our camp set up.

Distance: 15 km
Positive difference in altitude: 800 m
Duration: 8 hours approximately

Day 2: Beban High Pass-Fagnano Lake-Reindeer Bay

After a hearty breakfast and with our backpacks loaded (here we will have to carry our bags, insulators, and part of the tent) we will set off to the high pass called Paso Beban. Then we will descend through the valley to the northwest where we will reach the waters of the Fagnano Lake over Sarita Beach on the Bahía de Los Renos (Reindeer Bay). Here we will be picked up by the boat of the Bahía de Los Renos complex and taken to where we will have our rest day. We will spend two nights and a full day of rest in these cabins.

Distance: 18 km
Elevation gain: 350 m
Duration: 10 hrs

Day 3: Bahía Grande Bird reserve

After resting in the cabins and having a good breakfast, we will take a boat ride on the waters of the Fagano Lake to the Bahia Grande which is a great bird reserve. We will see beaver forests, mountains, and virgin valleys and enjoy a great lunch on the shores of the largest lake in Tierra del Fuego. In the afternoon we will rest and recharge our batteries for the next day, ending the day with a pizza dinner by the fire.
Duration: Boat excursion of approximately 4 hours (You can choose not to do the excursion if you need to rest).

Day 4: Reindeer Pass- Carbajal Valley

At mid-morning we will take our camping gear and backpacks and climb into the boat to begin our crossing to the Reindeer Pass. As we ascend, we will start crossing the incredible lagoons and waterfalls of this pass. From there, we will be able to see Fagnano Lake, the Andes Mountain Range, and the Carbajal Valley which will be our next destination. We will head south through the same valley descending to the bottom of the Carbajal valley to find our camping place. Here we will spend the last night camping in the shelter of the sub-Antarctic forest.

Distance: 13.5 km
Cumulative elevation gain: 600 meters
Duration: 8 hours

Day 5: End of the journey

Our last day starts early in the morning. We will head east through the long and peaty Carbajal Valley. The terrain will be mostly flat for most of the way. Our journey ends on National Route 3 in the middle of the afternoon.

Distance: 15.5 km
Cumulative elevation gain: 200 meters
Duration: 8 hours

Equipment you will need to bring

**What to bring** Trekking boots (mid-calf and NO trainers) Sunglasses and sunscreen Medium backpack (50 lts or more) Gloves and hat Cold weather coat and a rain jacket. Screw top bottle

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Llao Llao Hotel & Resort
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Hotel Los Yamanas
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Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
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San Carlos de Bariloche
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Ushuaia
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Ushuaia
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About the guide: Sebastian

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Sebastian

4.70

(15)

Mountain Guide

Mountain Guide, GEM-AAGM Ski Guide, UIMLA, AIARE level 2 from Argentina.

I was born and live in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world! I've been skiing since I was 2 years old, and competed as a ski athlete in a Nordic ski and Biathlon world ski championships, world cups and in the winter Olimpic Games Torino 2006

In 2007 I retired from professional competitions to focus on my guiding career. I trained on rock, ice and mixed climbing skills as well as guiding techniques and became a mountain guide in 2011 at the Argentinean Mountaineering Guides Association (AAGM). In 2017 I completed the guiding courses to become also a certified Ski Mountain Guide GEM-AAGM.

I've done a large number of technical climbs at the Darwin Range and Patagonia while many of those are new lines

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

AAGM

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What people are saying about Sebastian

Nicky

5.00

Marine was a really wonderful guide and she made the 3 day trek around Tierra del Fuego a great pleasure for us. She is very knowledgable and a very professional guide. Marine also helped us with renting clothes that we needed and went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we would need. I would definitely recommend this trek as well as Marine and Seba. Booking and paying through explore-share was also very easy and efficient. Thank you to all!

Merilyn

5.00

Wonderful day. Guide sensitive to the weather conditions and our experience in leading a wonderful walk through superb landscape.

Mitch

5.00

Sebastian was a great guide! We felt very safe and it was really fun getting to know him. We liked him so much we decided we would do a second trip while we are in town. If I ever come back to Ushuaia, I will definitely track him down for more trips

5.00

My friend and I went for a day backcountry skiing to Martial Galcier. We had a brilliant time, the guide was a champion!

Stephanie

5.00

Facundo was amazing! I have some climbing experience and my partner had never climbed before. Similarly, my partner speaks Spanish but I only speak English. Facundo not only guided us expertly through several routes but also taught us a lot about Ushuaia. The experience does involve a 20-30 minute hike to the climbing location so be prepared for a trek. But it was a fantastic experience and highly recommend being able to say you climbed in Patagonia :)

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