We\u2019ll leave Ushuaia by minibus. Traveling along National Route 3, we\u2019ll pass through the Tierra Mayor Valley until we reach the Garibaldi Pass area. During the 50-minute drive, we\u2019ll enjoy a pleasant discussion about the history, culture, and landscapes of the place we\u2019re visiting. I recommend bringing some mate and getting comfortable. Once we arrive at the pass, we\u2019ll pull over and get ready for the hike.<\/p>\n
The hike takes 3 hours round trip. It\u2019s rated as easy because it\u2019s 4 km, but it includes uphill sections with mountainous terrain, rocks, peat, mud, and plenty of adventure. The route is very beautiful; the views of the mountain range from the top of the mountain are spectacular. We\u2019ll find ourselves above the tree line, and we\u2019ll reach the Twin Lakes area\u2014two mountain lakes\u2014and continue walking to some rock terraces overlooking the lakes, including Escondido and Fagnano.<\/p>\n
At the top, we\u2019ll share a hot drink, a delicious alfajor, and some snacks for the hike. To finish up with our hearts full and our bellies warm, we\u2019ll head back to the van to continue by vehicle to the hidden lake\u2014it\u2019s just a 15-minute drive to the lake\u2019s headwaters, where we\u2019ll enjoy a hot mountain stew while we prepare the kayaks and paddles. The boats are single or double. They\u2019re very stable and easy to paddle. The lake crossing takes an hour. The goal is to explore and connect with the water and the environment around us. If weather conditions are challenging\u2014whether due to wind or rain\u2014.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re switching to another hiking activity. We\u2019re going to the Velo de Novia waterfall in the Olivia River area\u2014a one-hour hike in total\u2014where we\u2019ll walk through the forest, see two waterfalls among the rocks, and be able to stand behind one of them to feel the force of the water. The hike is easy because it\u2019s short, though it has steep inclines in some sections. Season: year-round; in winter, use snowshoes or crampons. Cross the Andes Mountains on a high-altitude trek. With no difficulty, enjoy and marvel at the spectacular views of Lakes Escondido and Fagnano. Packrafting on Lake Escondido\u2014we\u2019ll paddle for an hour in super-stable and fun boats. If the weather prevents us from paddling, there\u2019s always a Plan B! We\u2019ll explore the Velo de Novia waterfall on a beautiful hike.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cross the Andes Mountains on a high-altitude trek. Without any difficulty, marvel at the spectacular views of Lakes Escondido and Fagnano. Packrafting on Lake Escondido: we\u2019ll paddle for an hour in super-stable and fun boats. If the weather prevents us from paddling, there\u2019s always a Plan B. We\u2019ll explore the Velo de Novia waterfall on a beautiful hike.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":20351,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27,26,131,178],"product_tag":[],"destino":[62,262],"pais":[47],"class_list":["post-20342","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-excursiones","product_cat-terrestres","product_cat-trekkings","product_cat-verano","destino-tierra-del-fuego","destino-ushuaia","pais-argentina","first","instock","virtual","sold-individually","purchasable","product-type-booking"],"booking_location":"","booking_location_type":"","booking_duration":1,"booking_duration_unit":"day","booking_buffer":0,"booking_cost":0,"booking_resources":[],"yoast_head":"\n