USHUAIA: TREKKING IN LAGUNA DE LOS TÉMPANOS AND VINCIGUERRA GLACIER
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In a demanding hike through the Fuegian Cordillera we visit the beautiful Laguna de los Témpanos and arrive at the foot of the magnificent Vinciguerra Glacier.
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Fuegian Mountain Range
- We visited some of the ice caves formed in the millenary glacier.
- Forests, wetlands, rivers, lagoons and glaciers, all that this trekking has to offer.
Description
At the beginning, we cross the Andorra Valley, where we get to know the famous peat bogs.
peat bogs. All this wetland, together with the thawing river that crosses it, gives us a breathtaking view before the ascent. Afterwards, we enter the native forest
the native forest and we start with the ascent that takes us to the limit of vegetation.
vegetation. There, we come out in front of a thawing waterfall and take a short rest on the banks of the stream.
a brief rest on the banks of the stream. From this point, we can see part of the glacier.
glacier.
Once we have recharged our energies, we face the last and most demanding ascent that
ascent that takes us to the Laguna de los Témpanos. Upon arrival, we take some time to take pictures, appreciate the beautiful glacier lagoon and see the ice giant on the other side of it.
Finally, we only have to walk 20 minutes along the lagoon to reach the foot of the glacier, where we can feel the ice, see its crevasses, hear its internal rivers and see the caves that are generated in it. In this sector, sitting next to the glacier, we enjoy our lunch. At the end of this magical
we start our way back down the mountain.
Includes
TRANSFERS
SPECIALIZED MOUNTAIN TOUR GUIDES
BOX LUNCH
TREKKING POLES AND CRAMPONS (IF NECESSARY)
Important Information
- Due to the difficulty of the activity, people hiring the excursion must be in good physical condition and be able to sustain a walking pace in the mountains for 14 km (round trip).
Suitable clothing and trekking boots are mandatory for the activity.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund