Navarino Island – Tierra del Fuego 4 day Trekking
Itinerary
The southernmost Trekking-Tour on the edge of the world is an unusual experience that will fascinate all curious travellers. On this Pioneer-adventure in the mountains of Dientes de Navarino you are in the middle of Tierra del Fuego’s mystic beauty. Hike through wet swampland and quaint forests of beech trees before you finally reach the sharp teeth, los dientes, of Navarino Island. These natural jewels are bedded in between small blue-lustrous lagoons. Moreover, you will hike through the southern end of the world to watch beavers building their dams. And you will resist the extremely strong gusts of wind that are arrestingly indicating the closeness to Cap Horn.
1st day: We travel with a Twin-Otter to Puerto Williams where we start our expedition. Puerto Williams (2300 inhabitants) is the southernmost settlement before the Antarctic. In the afternoon we hike through a deep forest of beech trees and swampland uphill to Laguna Salto (480m). We set up our tents close to the Laguna where we spend our first night.(B/L/D)
2nd day: Today we hike over the Paso Primero to the Mirador de los Dientes. We enjoy a picturesque view over the Dientes Mountain range with its blue lagoons. Afterwards we hike further over partly snow covered terrain to reach the Paso Australia (805m). On our way to the next camp we discover small lagoons, dams of beavers and sharp rising mountains until we arrive at our next campsite which is located at the edge of Bettinelli Mountain.(B/L/D)
3rd day: Today we ascend in direction to Monte Bettinelli and cross the Paso Austria. We move towards the valley where we can observe from beavers marked forests and dams. With a little bit of luck we have the chance to watch one of these little animals during its work. Through a mostly swampy territory we hike over the Paso Alinghi back to Puerto Williams.(B/L/D)
4th day: With the Twin-Otter we travel back over the Darwin Mountain range to Punta Arenas.(B/-/-)
Difficulty
Very good physical fitness, team spirit and abdication of comfort are necessary requirements for this tour. You should be able to carry your own backpack (50-70l) while walking long distances on remote trails with an elevation up to 800 m a day. You will sleep in 2-person tents and you should be willed to support the group with all camp activities. It is offered full board all days and expedition tents, camping mat as well as all kitchen needs are provided. The equipment for all belongings throughout the day as well as your tent, camping mat and sleeping bag has to be carried by your own. Special comfort like showers and toilets should not be expected on Isla Navarino.
In our service is included
- Accommodation: in 2-person tents; in the cities and on Isla Navarino in a clean hostel - Meals: breakfast (always), lunch and dinner (appointed days) - Guide: local English/Spanish speaking guide - Transport: all public and private Transfers - Domestic flight Punta Arenas – Puerto Williams – Punta Arenas - Entries: in all National Parks as well as to the Penguin-colony
In our service is not included
- Travellers insurance package, health insurance and cancellation insurance - Not appointed meals and drinks - Single supplement - Tips - Personal payments - Neither transatlantic nor domestic flights except from the Flight to Puerto Williams - Excess luggage
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