Top Activities on the Ground in Patagonia

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.

Travel to Torres del Paine in a rugged adventure truck, using an unpaved short cut to shave hours from your time in transit. That means more time in Torres del Paine National Park, where you’ll spend the morning hiking to viewpoints with spectacular perspectives on the mountain landscape. After a provided, picnic lunch, set out on a 2-hour hike to Lake Pehoé and Lake Nordenskjöld.

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.

Break less of a sweat than you would on traditional El Chaltén hiking tours on a gentle trekking day trip that’s ideal for less-experienced walkers. You’ll embark on two low-exertion walks that still reveal spectacular views of the landscapes, at a relaxed pace that’s tailored to the whole group.

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.

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

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)

A unique and exclusive experience, designed for families, friends and couples, where you can combine a special adventure in harmony with nature, along with the best gastronomy in Ushuaia. Our mountain guides have the experience and all the good vibes to carry forward this authentic experience, designed for the whole year, where you will see the best panoramic views that the journey to the glacier offers, both of the city of Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel. A rich chocolate with bills and an introductory talk to the landscape, as well as the possibility to consult our experts about the landscape, the environment and life in Ushuaia, make this experience personalized, fun and unique! After an intense and special trek, you can optionally hire a rich dinner at Taberna del Viejo Lobo, an iconic Ushuaia themed restaurant.

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.

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.

It is an exclusive experience pedaling in rarely visited spaces and with the best views over the Golfo Nuevo and with an unparalleled geography. After pedaling along very attractive trails, we arrived by bike to the viewpoint of the Sea Lion Colony. It is a dynamic, fun and low-demand proposal enjoying a route of only 10 kilometers. We began our experience in a typical Patagonian ranch, in a pure steppe environment, we crossed this geography by bike and ended up seeing sea lions in the Punta Loma Protected Area.

A fantastic trek to access a 360° viewpoint, through a picturesque, little-traveled trail in the national park. Accompanied by a mountain guide, you will appreciate the valleys of Cerro Fitz Roy and Torre, the Patagonian steppe and the vast Lake Viedma. An unforgettable Patagonian postcard view! If you’re a hiking lover, you don’t want to miss this dream of a destination; this is your tour! No steep climbing is involved, and no previous experience is required!

In this activity you will really get to know the traditional Patagonian culture. Upon arrival at the ranch you will be welcomed with fried cakes and coffee, listening to the story of how the first settlers lived. You will learn about the traditional sheep herding, you will see the corrals and constructions of the ranch, observe the work of the corrals and a shearing demonstration, then a walk on the banks of the Calafate stream, observe the flora according to the time of the year. You will taste a wine from Montañes and a lamb confit. We continue to a room of the estancia to see a projection of recognition to the pioneer families. To end this spectacular afternoon/evening, you will enjoy dinner together with a folkloric show of various typical dances of our country.

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.

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.

Our experience seeks to personalize the service to the maximum, ensuring that our traveling friends can contemplate a very complete trekking in the best possible way. We arrived at this magnificent place, crossing a valley, a peat bog and ascending the rocky slope of a mountain. The views of the glacier and the Laguna de los Témpanos are unmissable. We begin the walk in the valley of Andorra, where after crossing ancient peat bogs we enter the Fuegian forest, gaining altitude until we reach the shores of the Laguna de los Témpanos where we will have impressive views of the Vinciguerra Glacier. After exploring the surroundings and touching the ice, we will enjoy the box lunch and begin the return walk.

Get ‘wild’ on your visit to El Calafate by enjoying this full-day trek to El Chalten in Los Glaciares National Park. Marvel at the rugged peaks of the Andes and Argentino Lake as you drive along the famous Route 40. When you reach El Chalten, you’ll get to enjoy a range of independent or guided hiking trails within this scenic area. A boxed lunch is also included to help fuel the adventure.

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.

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!

The excursion has the particularity of being adapted so that everyone can understand the importance of the protected area, enjoy the beautiful trails, lakes and rivers that enter the park. We will tell you in detail about the archaeological sites in the park, a legacy of our native Yaganes peoples, as well as you will be able to see birds and native fauna of Tierra del Fuego, protected within the Tierra del Fuego National Park. We are going to teach you about the native tree species, as well as you will appreciate the characteristics of all the plants and shrubs of the place. It is undoubtedly a must-see excursion if you visit Tierra del Fuego, but we will ensure that this adventure is provided with the highest quality, as well as ensuring that you can get excited and enjoy every moment of the tour.

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.

We offer an alternative to the classic touristic sites combining trekking, climbing, a bit of an adrenaline rush with our surprise zipline at the end of the activity plus a wonderful and unique view point to the Fitz Roy mountain. The excursion includes equipment and the safety of going with a certificate guide on your way up. Hopefully you can try it soon!

Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of the Minitrekking Tour on the Perito Moreno glacier. The Perito Moreno Glaciers are one of the most impressive destinations in the world in terms of glacial landscape. The experience of walking on ice allows you to closely appreciate the majesty of these glaciers, with their unique shapes, shades of deep blue and spectacular panoramic views. Mini trekking in the Perito Moreno Glaciers is a special experience recommended due to its combination of natural beauty, adventure, environmental education and accessibility, which allows you to connect deeply with a truly extraordinary natural environment.