Turquoise Lagoon & Carbajal Mt.

A day’s hike at one of the most beautiful places in Ushuaia, in a journey of discovery far from the beaten paths.

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Turquoise Lagoon & Carbajal Mt. Private Tour

A day’s hike at one of the most beautiful places in Ushuaia, in a journey of discovery far from the beaten paths.

08:00 HOURS

Pickup by the hotel

08:30 HOURS

Trekking start. After a few minutes of transfer to the Tierra Mayor Valley, we will begin trekking to see the wonderful color of a glacial lake before reaching a summit with a privileged view. The walk begins with a demanding slope.

09:30 HOURS

Arrival to the treeline. After an hour’s walk, the forest is behind, the slope is not as steep, and we begin to enjoy incredible views from the top.

10:15 HOURS

Turquoise Lagoon. After reaching 500 meters, the valley moderates leads to the tiny Turquoise Lagoon that, after a snowy winter may still be frozen at the beginning of October.

12:00 HOURS

Monte Carbajal Summit – Lunch. After admiring the curious color of the turquoise lagoon, we will continue to gain altitude along a rocky ridge, and reach the summit of Mount Carbajal, from where we can see the namesake valley from an ideal perspective. From this point of view, it is easy to see the trace of the route that 10,000 years ago the glaciers made towards the Beagle Channel, during the last glaciation that shaped this unique landscape.

13:00 HOURS

Descent

15:00 HOURS

Arrival to the vehicle

15:30 HOURS

Arrival at the hotel

Trekking tour Details & Specifications

Hiking level: medium/high. 6:00 – 6:30 hs
This tour includes transportation, Spanish/English guide, lunch and drinks.
Meals during this tour are a Box-lunch: chip potatoes, cheese, salami, olives. 1 Chicken sandwich with caramelized onions and dehydrated tomatoes. 1 Apple and 1 cereal bar. Mineral water.
Suggested clothing and stuff are waterproof trekking boots and jacket, warm clothing, sunglasses, backpack, sunscreen.
Cumulative elevation gain: 800 mts. / 2.600 ft. | Altitude gain: 650 mts. / 2.100 ft. | Distance covered: 8,5 km. / 5,3 miles.

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