Minitrekking Velo de la Novia: Ushuaia waterfall hike from hotel

Walk to the Bridal Veil on an evening when you have a few hours free

Minitrekking Velo de la Novia is a 3-hour evening trek from Ushuaia to the Bridal Veil waterfall, starting with hotel pickup around 5pm and following the Olivia River for 2 km to the base of the falls. The tour includes a bilingual guide, a snack at the waterfall, and return transport to your hotel. The hike has a moderate slope and begins around 5:30pm, reaching the falls by 6:30pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon hike to Bridal Veil waterfall

• Hotel pickup before 5:00pm
• Transfer 20 minutes to trail start
• Begin 2 km hike along Olivia River
• Arrive at Bridal Veil waterfall
• Enjoy snack break
• Return transfer to hotel

The experience

If you land in Ushuaia with an evening free, this trek solves the problem of what to do in the hours before dinner. The operator picks you up at your hotel minutes before 5pm, drives 20 minutes to the trailhead on Route 3, and you start walking around 5:30pm. The route follows one arm of the Olivia River for 2 km with a moderate slope, so it is not steep but does ask for steady legs and reasonable fitness.

You reach the Bridal Veil waterfall by 6:30pm, when the light is low and the falls are framed against the Patagonian sky. The group stays small and personalized, and your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Before heading back, you sit down to a snack at the base of the falls: time to catch your breath and take in the river and the rock face around you. The whole outing, including the drive back to your hotel, runs about 3 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a professional bilingual guide.
• a snack at the waterfall.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 17:00

AgesAdult (9 to 70 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Arpon Trekking

Is this one for you?Small personalized groups suit travelers who want to move at a steady pace without the logistics of finding their own transport or the distraction of a large tour. The evening timing works if you arrive in Ushuaia with a few hours before dinner and want to see the landscape on foot rather than from a vehicle window.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What is the Bridal Veil waterfall like when you get there?

Velo de la Novia (Bridal Veil) is a waterfall at the base of Olivia Mount where the Olivia River flows. You walk to it along the river itself, so you approach through the landscape rather than looking at it from a distance, and the hike ends at the water's edge where you stop for a snack.

Do I need my own hiking boots and rain gear?

Trekking boots and a waterproof jacket are not provided, so you need to bring or rent your own. Ushuaia weather changes fast, and the operator notes the tour runs in all conditions, so waterproof gear is practical even if the forecast looks clear.

How fit do I need to be for this hike?

The operator asks for at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The 2 km walk has a moderate slope, so it is not a steep climb, but it does require steady cardiovascular health and the ability to walk uphill for an hour without stopping.

What time does the hike start and when am I back at my hotel?

Pickup happens minutes before 5pm from your hotel, the hike begins around 5:30pm after a 20-minute drive to the trailhead, and you arrive at the Bridal Veil by 6:30pm. The full outing, including the return drive, takes approximately 3 hours, so you are back at your hotel by around 8pm.

Is the guide bilingual?

Yes, the guides are specialized and bilingual, speaking English, Spanish and Portuguese, so you can choose the language that works for you.