Top Patagonia Hiking Tours

By taking this trekking tour with us we ensure that the experience will not only be the wonderful landscape that surrounds us, but that the guides who are part of EXPLORE are naturalists who love Southern Patagonia and we will ensure that your visit is also interpretive of nature. We like to walk, explore, learn and teach Tierra del Fuego to our visitors. We do hikes with small groups, we take the time to enjoy each site we visit, and we take safety, professionalism and care of nature as a priority on our tours.

Spend an afternoon hiking and exploring outside of El Calafate on a visit to La Leona Petrified Forest. Along the way you’ll stop at Hotel La Leona, an old roadhouse that once housed Butch Cassidy, and travel past some of Patagonia’s most alluring scenery, including Mt Fitz Roy and Argentino Lake. Then enjoy an easy guided trek through La Leona’s moon-like forest, keeping an eye out for fossilized dinosaur bones and petrified trees. Your day-long tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport and a boxed lunch.

Knowing the best spots to appreciate El Chalten’s scenic landscape can be tricky on a self-led hike. Eliminate the need for advanced planning on a full-day trek through the region, led by a professional mountain guide. Discover views of Río de las Vueltas and Monte Fitz Roy.

For safety reasons, the use of mountain clothing and trekking boots is mandatory for this activity. This is a challenging short climb just a few minutes from the city. This trail offers impressive views of the city and the Beagle Channel. The Service is very personalized, groups can be a maximum of 12 people. The specialized guide will accompany you throughout the journey A complete lunch is included to enjoy on the trail and share with a hot infusion.

Avoid crowds at one of Patagonia's most-stunning spots on a small-group hiking tour to the Ojo del Albino glacier. Skip the hassle of navigating buses with pickup from your Ushuaia hotel and effortlessly explore native forests, peat bogs, glaciers, and valleys on your way to summits that offer excellent views over the Beagle Channel.

The trek will combine dream landscapes with excitement and lots of fun. It is an innovative trekking excursion, since we add information on flora and fauna, as well as you will be able to know the peat and its components, among so many moments of the route.

Come conquer the End of the World with us The whistle of the End of the World Train marks the beginning of a unique journey: enchanted forests, snow-capped mountains, and crystal-clear rivers that once witnessed incredible stories. Inside Tierra del Fuego National Park, the tour takes you to places that seem straight out of a dream: Lake Acigami (or Lake Roca): Lapataia Bay: where the legendary Pan-American Highway ends, the exact spot where you feel the thrill of being at the end of the world. This tour combines the End of the World Train ride with the National Park. You will discover the beauty of Southern Patagonia from the famous End of the World Train.

We begin the walk in the Andorra Valley, we will walk through a peat bog and border the river. These wetlands today are RAMSAR sites, internationally protected environments. Here we learn to interpret the place and its surroundings, being privileged to be there as protagonists. Upon entering the native Andean Patagonian forest, the ascent begins, where steep slopes are combined with flat sections. The terrain is mountainous, so depending on the weather there may be mud, snow or the trail may be dry. The forest tells us the story of axemen who decades ago exploited the place and its resources. The climb lasts 2:30 hours and it is important to maintain a constant pace.

Discover the history of Tierra del Fuego on our combi trip across the Tierra Mayor Valley until you reach the Garibaldi Pass. A low difficulty trekking awaits us in the upper part of the mountain with panoramic views of the whole mountain range and of Lakes Escondido and Fagnano. It lasts approximately 3 hours between return. Let's share a hot drink and a very rich alfajor. We follow the activity if the weather conditions permit and go to the head of the hidden lake to prepare for a day of paddling on the lake. In case we can not perform this activity either by wind or rain, we go to the veil of bride waterfall in the area of the Olivia River, to perform another trekking of one hour total duration of hike, where we will walk through the forest see two waterfalls between the rocks and we can stand behind one of it and feel the force of the water. The walk is easy because it is short but with steep slope in parts

Prepare to be awed by one of the most memorable vistas of the Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day small-group hike from El Chaltén. Lace up your hiking boots and set out on an 8-mile (12km), 8-hour hike across the rugged Fitz Roy Valley. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views, but save space on your camera for the grand finale – the majestic glacial lake of Laguna de los Tres, set against a dramatic backdrop of Mount Fitz Roy.

If you are a nature lover and enjoy trekking and camping this is a MUST experience for you! Please be aware we do need a minimun of 2 people to operate this tour, as the tends are for 2 persons! IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your interest and can also be provided in private service for an extra cost. If you are interested in doing this experience privately, please let us know and we will quote.

Delve into the rich biodiversity of Peninsula Valdes (Valdes Peninsula)—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on a Shared tour that comes with the undivided attention of your guide. Heighten your chances of spotting elephant seals and sea lions, and enjoy a relaxed walking tour of Puerto Pirámides city.

This is a totally different activity in Ushuaia, since we are the only company that has a mountain refuge on the margins of the Emerald Lagoon, with salamander, which allows you to spend a pleasant moment in nature enjoying comfort and enjoying lunch gourmet. Our guides are selected specifically for these activities, so that they can accompany the rhythm of the passengers and thus make this an enjoyable activity.(MODIFY)

The Ojo del Albino Glacier is located in the Sierra Alvear, located on the top of the mountain. We invite you to go in search of its beautiful green melting lagoon, where behind, imposing, stands the wall of the glacier about 20 meters high and several km flat behind. The moment you arrive and see this place makes us feel alive and lucky. For this high difficulty trekking you need very good physical condition, designed for those who maintain a physical training, and like the challenge. Mini glacier trekking: activity available during the summer season.

Discover the National Capital of Trekking and be amazed by this mountain village. Be mesmerized by the incredible landscapes and explore some of its trails. We will embark on a journey to the town of El Chaltén (National Capital of Trekking), located 220 km from El Calafate. During our journey, we will cross the Santa Cruz River and make a brief stop at Estancia La Leona. We will then continue our journey to El Chaltén, skirting the Viedma Lake with its homonymous glacier. Weather permitting, you will have breathtaking views of Mount Chaltén and Mount Torre, as well as the Viedma Glacier and its stunning icebergs. Available year-round and ideal for those who prefer a less demanding hike. Visit the Mirador de los Cóndores, approximately 700 meters away with low difficulty, and the Chorrillo del Salto, a completely flat 300-meter walk. You will be accompanied by a guide.

Chaltén is Argentina’s trekking capital and home to some of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in Patagonia. This full-day experience combines scenic hiking, iconic viewpoints, and dramatic views of Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre in a small-group setting. Enjoy guided insight into the region’s unique geography and wildlife while exploring trails to Mirador de los Condors and Chorrillo del Salto waterfall. A perfect balance of adventure, nature, and breathtaking scenery — all in one unforgettable day.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the rugged landscapes of Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia. With expert guides leading the way, experience the best of this pristine paradise, where freshwater rivers meet the sea. Whether in summer or winter, this tour offers spectacular views of the Beagle Channel, diverse wildlife, and ancient Yámana settlements. Enjoy scenic hikes, a cozy lunch in a heated dome-tent, and a thrilling canoe ride to Lapataia Bay. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind journey into the wilds of Patagonia!

Discover the natural beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park on a hiking excursion. Set out on forest trails to see lakes, rivers, and the Beagle Channel shore. Learn about archeological sites, local history, and wildlife from your guide during the hike. Travel to the end of the Panamerican Highway to see Lapataia Bay.

On a half-day outing, which combines trekking with rowing, you will enjoy all the excitement of a meandering river surrounded by peat bogs, where at every turn the landscape surprises you with its impressive snow-capped peaks and glaciers, the magical atmosphere of the Andes Mountains. This activity is ideal for those visitors who want to surround themselves with all the nature that Tierra del Fuego offers, but for an outing that does not require much effort, a minimum of physical condition and a desire to enjoy is necessary! We carry out a low-intensity trek until we reach our initial rowing point, the Butterfly Lagoon, where you will learn the most important aspects and the technique for rowing on the river. We will let ourselves be carried away by the river enjoying the calm of the water, surrounded by the Andes mountain range with its snow-capped peaks!

I lived the unique experience of walking on one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. For about an hour, you will explore its crevasses, caves and formations accompanied by specialized guides. The excursion includes a sailing through the South Arm of Lake Argentina, which offers breathtaking views of the glacier from the water. At the end, you will enjoy a toast with views and walk the walkways of Los Glaciares National Park. Depending on the contracted option, the experience may include transfer to and from your hotel, or take place without transfers. A complete and unforgettable adventure in the heart of Patagonia.

Gear up for an exhilarating mountain adventure on a small-group trek to Vinciguerra Glacier and Tempanos Lagoon. A quick drive from Ushuaia leads you to the trailhead, where a diverse range of wild trails awaits. With your guide, you’ll traverse through the Fuegian forest, climbing 600 meters in elevation, and emerge above the tree line at the lagoon. Weather permitting, the group will circle the lagoon to glimpse the glacier’s crevices.

Explore the best of El Chalten at your own pace in just 2 days! Avoid the need for advanced planning, we will take care of logistics. We will provide all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and will include overnight camping accommodation so that you can tick off several of the region’s top sights, including Laguna de los Tres and Monte Fitz Roy. Enjoy an immersive experience of nature and benefit from the insights and supervision of our staff who will provide the necessary information and everything you may need to explore one of the most beautiful regions of Argentine Patagonia on your own!! *Avoid hidden costs with meals and accommodation included as per itinerary *Travel to the departure point with ease via shared transfer *Absorb views of scenic highlights, such as Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre

The hilltop location offers privileged panoramic views of the region's main attractions. You can also enjoy our cuisine in the ranch's barbecue area and experience a unique experience in Southern Patagonia, Argentina.