Penguins and Beyond the world - Ushuaia and Calafate

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6 Days

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Day 1 – Arrival in Ushuaia + National Park & Canoeing
Fly from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and head straight to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Walk a beautiful coastal trail through pristine landscapes and sweeping views. After the hike, enjoy a delicious lunch inside a cozy heated dome tent—warm, comfortable, and surrounded by nature. Then the adventure continues with a canoeing journey through calm freshwater streams and wild scenery, all the way to the sea at Lapataia Bay. Dinner at leisure.

Day 2 – Penguin Island & Beagle Channel Navigation
Early departure from Puerto Arias to sail across the scenic Beagle Channel. Spot sea lions in their natural habitat, then continue to Bird Island, home to colonies of Magellanic and Imperial cormorants. We’ll pass by the iconic Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, rich in maritime history. Arrival at Estancia Harberton, the oldest ranch in Tierra del Fuego, for a fresh lunch in a peaceful Patagonian setting. The highlight of the day: an unforgettable walk among Magellanic penguins on Martillo Island—one of the few places on Earth where this is possible. You may also spot Gentoo and even King penguins.

Day 3 – Arrival in El Calafate + Cerro Frías Experience
Arrival in El Calafate and visit Cerro Frías (1,095 meters high), set in a valley with stunning views of Lake Argentino and the Andes. Enjoy the region’s wild flora and fauna, plus typical estancia animals. Lunch is included, and in the afternoon you can choose one of four activities: 4x4 adventure, zip line, trekking, or horseback riding. Each activity follows a different route, and everyone reunites later for tea.

Day 4 – Perito Moreno Glacier: Boat + Ice Trek + Estancia Dinner
Start at the port with a boat ride bringing you face-to-face with the towering Perito Moreno Glacier. Then gear up and step onto the ice for an unforgettable trek across a surreal landscape of crevasses and shimmering blue formations. At the end, enjoy a toast with whisky over millennia-old glacier ice—or sip fresh meltwater straight from the source.Afterward, relax at the mountain refuge with a packed lunch and panoramic glacier views. Later, enjoy a guided walk at Laguna de los Pájaros Nature Reserve, with an optional horseback ride for those who want more adventure. The day ends with a traditional dinner at the estancia.

Day 5 – Kayaking + Fossils & Petrified Forest Trek
After a short safety briefing and practice, you’ll begin your kayaking expedition with guides supporting you throughout. Paddle for about 1h15 (12 km), combining fun rapids with calm sections along a turquoise glacial river surrounded by wildlife. At Cerro Fortaleza, enjoy a 5 km trek through Cerro Los Hornos, a world-renowned paleontological site with dinosaur, coral fossils, and a unique Petrified Forest—over 90 million years old. After lunch at the main viewpoint, return to the river for the final 4 km paddle to Arroyo El Turbio, where your vehicle will be waiting. Dinner at leisure or at Shackleton Solo Bar.

Day 6 – Return to Buenos Aires
Flight back from El Calafate to Buenos Aires.

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