Top Patagonia Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 4

Go beyond the tourist trail and spend time in Estancia Nibepo Aike in Los Glaciares National Park and experience Patagonian rural life on this tour from El Calafate. Choose a full-day horseback riding option, marvel at rugged scenery, watch a sheep shearing demonstration, hike, and enjoy a local grilled-lamb lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off at select El Calafate hotels are included for convenience.

Explore Tierra del Fuego on this Patagonian eco-adventure, departing from Ushuaia. You'll visit a Magellanic penguin rookery on Martillo Island, accessible by boat. Paddle an inflatable canoe down the Lasiphashaj River and through the Beagle Channel in the company of experienced adventure guides. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a scenic hike on remote Gable Island. Choose an optional side trip to Estancia Harberton, tour the 19th-century homestead and visit its unusual museum. This full-day adventure includes round-trip hotel transportation, all equipment, lunch, snacks, beverages, and wine.

During this experience you will be able to observe Lake Kami or Fagnano, which surprises us with its dimensions and its incredible landscape. We will descend it to Lago Escondido in our all-terrain vehicles, along the old route of National Route Number 3. On this route, the lake is shown surrounded by lengas, appearing capriciously more and more at us. We can enjoy an exciting circuit in 4x4 vehicles through the forest and by the lake. In addition to being able to enjoy a delicious lunch in our own shelter in a Fuegian Estancia on the shore of Lake Fagnano, where we also have toilets and equipment. Our proposal will give you good times, homemade liquor tasting, lots of 4x4 adventure, folklore, native cuisine, talks, anecdotes and good times.

In the Park we will visit the most beautiful places, taking paths that cross the Sub-Antarctic forest and touch the sea coast of the Beagle Channel. One of the must-see places is Lake Acigami / Roca, a dazzling lake of glacial origin, located on the border between Argentina and Chile. In each moment we will have the possibility to observe native animals such as black-necked swans, cauquenes, foxes and the flora of the Fuegian Sub-Antarctic forest.

When your cruise ship sails into Puerto Madryn, make the most of even limited time in Peninsula Valdes and Punta Tombo on a shore excursion that increases your chances of spotting penguins and other flora and fauna. Skip the hassle of car hire as someone else drives, and enhance your knowledge of local wildlife with your guide.

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.

Take in the historic highlights and natural wonders of Puerto Madryn on this 2-hour tour – the perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors or those short on time. Learn about Puerto Madryn’s Welsh settlers as you explore Punta Cuevas Area; enjoy panoramic views along the coast from the Tehuelche Indian Monument and pass city sights like General San Martín square and Luis Piedrabuena pier. Finally, enjoy a close encounter with Patagonia’s wildlife as you visit the sea lion colony of Punta Lomo.

Combine a visit to the El Pedral Penguin colony with an experience at a typical Patagonian ranch during this full-day tour from Puerto Madryn. Learn about the flora and fauna endemic to the Patagonian region without traveling too far from the city. Lunch, afternoon tea, and round-trip transportation from a meeting point in downtown Puerto Madryn included.

The Tierra del Fuego archipelago is home to some of Patagonia’s most spectacular scenery, and the best views lie off the beaten track. On this tour, explore off-road in a 4WD and visit hidden spots that couldn’t be reached otherwise, including the Fagnano and Escondido Lakes. In summer, enjoy an optional canoeing excursion on the lake, then cap off your outdoor adventure with an included BBQ lunch.

Discover two of Tierra del Fuego’s most popular lookouts, Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake (also known as Cami Lake), on a relaxing group tour. With convenient pickup from your Ushuaia hotel, there’s no need to stress over a hard-to-find meeting point. The comfortable journey includes expansive views and entrance to a historic country house. At both lakes, you will have the opportunity to take pictures.

-Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park with a proffesional guide. -Hike along unspoiled forest trails and lakeshores. -Learn about local wildlife and see archeological sites. -Visit Lapataia Bay at the end of the Panamerican Highway. ***Walking shoes or hiking boots for wet / muddy ground are advised. Waterproof jackets are also advised.*** Remarks: ***It is required a minimum of 4 and maximum of 17 passengers to run this tour. "Special Instructions": - INFORM YOUR CABIN NUMBER WHEN BOOKING

Access the southern Andes’ secluded lakes with ease on a 4x4 tour of the scenic region from Ushuaia. Explore Lake Escondido, Lake Fagnano, and beyond with your professional guide, benefiting from the more personalized experience of a small-group tour. Gain a unique experience of the landscape with included canoeing or sledging, depending on the season, and avoid hidden costs with a barbecue lunch and round-trip transfer included.

Explore the spectacular natural surroundings of Península Valdés during this 11-hour trip from Puerto Madryn. With your local nature guide, make a stop at Puerto Pirámides during the drive. Visit El Faro to explore the cliffs, getting up close and personal with seals and sea lions. Enjoy lunch at Puerto Delgado (own expense), then head for Punta Canor to admire the unusual geological formations. Round-trip transportation from centrally located Puerto Madryn accommodations is included.

Get up close to Patagonia’s incredible wildlife on this full-day tour of the famous Punta Tombo Penguin Colony from Puerto Madryn, including hotel pick up. Stand in awe before South America’s largest colony of Magellan's penguins, and see playful Overas Toninas dolphins and an array of seabirds in their natural environment.

In this full day adventure through Chilean lands you will have as main attractions the Sarmiento de Gambia Lake Viewpoint, the Paine River Falls, the upper viewpoint of Almirante Nieto Hill / Cuernos del Paine, and the entrance to Laguna Amarga. The tour starts at 6:30 A.M. where you will be picked up at the Hotel. Then you will go to the border crossing "Cancha Carrera" through a gravel road to enter the Republic of Chile. Once inside the Torres del Paine National Park, you will be able to follow the different trekking trails, where, accompanied by local experts, you will be provided with a snack for lunch. Please note that there will be several hikes, the longest being approximately 1 hour and a half. It is recommended to be in good physical condition.

Explore Perito Moreno Glacier without the hassle of planning logistics during this full-day sightseeing tour from El Calafate. Disembark near the glacier to stroll along the walkways and get a closer view of the glacier; you may even see huge chunks of ice 'calving', or falling off. Enjoy an optional boat ride (choose the navigation tour option) in the pristine icy waters for a different perspective.

Make the most of your limited time in Ushuaia on a small-group hiking tour to Tempranos Lagoon. With a guide navigating every step, you won’t have to worry about wrong turns or missing the best viewpoints. The invigorating trek takes you to Glaciar Vinciguerra, where you can touch the glacial ice. Refuel with a complimentary box lunch with a bottle of water, then return to Ushuaia.

This tour is designed for people who want to enjoy the magic of ice and to remember that experience forever. You will be able to appreciate the amazing ice wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier and its icebergs. From our comfortable ships and with a completely different perspective, this 1-hour trip offers the possibility of seeing the spectacular ice walls of the Perito Moreno Glacier and its continuous and thunderous collapses over the Lago Rico. 400 meters from the southern wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier, the boat stops for a few minutes to take a closer look at the landscape. You could not get any closer to the rupture! The Safari Náutico is a navigation suitable for all ages and it can be done year round. We will go to the Footbridges where we will have a sector of services for visitors and a system of balconies and walkways that allow hiking on different routes and access different truly incredible views of the Glacier and the proximity to it.

Discover the southernmost national park in the world with this half-day tour in Tierra del Fuego. Admire the scenery during the drive including mountains, rivers, lakes, and forests. Go for a walk at Roca Lake, visit the Cormoranes Archipelago, and see the Green Lagoon. The final stop is Lapataia Bay, at the end of the Panamerican Highway.

Sail around the ends of the earth on this half-day yacht tour of the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia. Take in the unspoiled sight of isles and peaks on this strait that runs through the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago, stopping to disembark on several islands where you can observe native wildlife like penguins, sea lions, and cormorants. Learn about their unique habitats nestled from a guide, and recharge with a snack and hot tea or coffee onboard while gliding past the magnificent scenery of the southernmost point in the world.

Discover the natural beauty of Los Glaciares National Park with a full-day excursion from El Calafate. Travel along the Provincial Road to the National Park and admire views of the Patagonian Steppe and the Magellanic forest. Visit the Perito Moreno Glacier and enjoy free time to walk around independently and see several views of the glacier.

Head across the the Southern Andes of Tierra del Fuego on a 4x4 tour from Ushuaia that takes you to the Lake District's most remote and beautiful enclaves. Catch views of pristine mountain lakes and thick Patagonian forests as your rugged off-road vehicle crosses rivers and mud trails to get you there safely. This tour includes lunch with Patagonian red wine.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and see some of the wildest areas of Tierra del Fuego with the help of a guide to show you the way. This small-group tour sees you hiking through tranquil valleys and forests toward the untouched Esmeralda Lagoon. It's a great choice for nature-lovers in Ushuaia.

Marvel at Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the incredible highlights in Patagonia and South America. Visitors will be accompanied by a guide authorised by Los Glaciares National Park, and taken from El Calafate about eighty kilometres to the glacier. Walk to various walkways and balconies to get the best views of the glacier and any ice that falls thunderously into the lake below.