National Park: Trekking and Canoeing

The place

Tierra del Fuego National Park protects a landscape where subantarctic forest meets the coastline of the Beagle Channel. The environment combines lenga, guindo, and ñire trees with peat bogs, rivers, bays, and traces of ancient Yámana settlements. The hike follows natural trails close to the coast, with sections of forest, roots, rocks, mud, and moderate changes in elevation.

Why we love it

Because it is an active and different way to discover the National Park. The combination of hiking and canoeing reveals the landscape from two perspectives: first through the forest and along the coast, and then from the water, navigating the Lapataia River to the Beagle Channel.

Included

• ✓Transfers to and from the accommodation.
• ✓Specialized guide in Spanish or English.
• ✓Guided trekking.
• ✓Canoe or inflatable-raft section.
• ✓Technical and safety briefing.
• ✓Rubber boots for the water activity.
• ✓Waterproof over-pants.
• ✓Life jacket.
• ✓Snack for the walk.
• ✓Hot lunch.
• ✓Drinks with lunch.
• ✓Dessert.
• ✓Included food: 500 ml bottle of water, cereal bar and alfajor for the walk; vegetable mini quiches as starter; lamb casserole as main course; apple crumble with berry sauce for dessert; wine, soft drink, water, tea and coffee.

Not included

• −Entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
• −Personal clothing.
• −Trekking boots for the walk.
• −Additional food or drinks.
• −Personal expenses.
• −Services not specified.
• −Gratuities.

What to bring

• •Waterproof trekking boots with good grip.
• •Comfortable trekking pants.
• •Waterproof and windproof jacket.
• •Thermal clothing and warm layers.
• •Fleece or microfleece.
• •Hat, gloves and thermal neck warmer.
• •Small backpack.
• •Sunglasses.
• •Sunscreen.
• •Reusable bottle.
• •Spare pair of socks.
• •Personal medication.

Accessibility

The experience is not adapted for wheelchair users and is not recommended for guests with reduced mobility. It includes a walk of approximately 7 km over natural terrain, plus boarding and leaving inflatable rafts. Independent mobility, balance and adequate fitness for several hours of walking are required.

Recommendations

The excursion lasts approximately eight hours, generally from 08:45 to 17:00. Rest well and have breakfast before departure. Appropriate footwear is important for the walk. The supplier provides rubber boots and waterproof gear for the water section, but these do not replace personal trekking boots. Please advise in advance of dietary restrictions, medical conditions or difficulty swimming. Previous canoeing experience is not necessary, but the guide's instructions must be followed.

Restrictions

Usual season: October to April.|Minimum age: 10.|Medium difficulty.|Walking distance: approximately 7 km.|Approximate elevation gain: 160 m.|Minors must be accompanied by an adult.|Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.|Not recommended during pregnancy.|Guests with heart, respiratory, joint or back conditions should consult before booking.|Life jacket and provided equipment are mandatory.|Appropriate clothing and footwear are required.|A health declaration and acknowledgment of risks and responsibilities must be signed before starting.|The guide may adapt the route or prevent participation if safety conditions are not met.

Weather policy

The trail used depends on weather, ground conditions and group characteristics. Senda Costera is used when the guide considers conditions suitable; otherwise it may be replaced by Senda Pampa Alta or another safe route. The rafting section is also subject to river level, wind and weather. The guide may modify, replace or cancel it if it is not safe. Times and activity order are indicative. If the whole excursion is suspended, the supplier's current rescheduling or cancellation conditions apply.

Experience details

Availability

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Options

Private, Shared

Activity level

Moderate

Minimum age

10 years

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