Ushuaia 4x4 Off-Road Tour: Lakes Escondido and Fagnano

The highest point on Tierra del Fuego's main highway opens onto two massive lakes at once.

A full-day 4x4 off-road tour from Ushuaia that crosses the Andes through Garibaldi Pass and reaches Lake Escondido and Lake Fagnano by vehicle and short hike, with a professional local guide, lunch and private transport. Children from age 2 are welcome. The route includes a brief walk to Velo de la Novia waterfall and stops at panoramic viewpoints before lunch in nature.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Garibaldi Pass20m
2. Lake Fagnano20m

4x4 Adventure to Lakes and Waterfalls

• Cross Andes via Garibaldi Pass
• Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Escondido
• Discover Hidden Lake off main route
• Begin 4x4 off-road adventure
• Tour Lake Fagnano coast and scenery

The experience

The tour starts by climbing to Garibaldi Pass, the highest point on National Route 3 in Tierra del Fuego, where viewpoints open onto Lake Escondido and the surrounding mountains. From there, the 4x4 leaves the main road and heads into off-road terrain through Fuegian forests to reach Hidden Lake, tucked between mountains. The route then descends to the shores of Lake Fagnano, one of the largest lakes in the region, where you have time to walk the coast and take in the scale of the landscape.

A short hike leads to Velo de la Novia (Bride's Veil) waterfall, and the tour includes a stop at the Haruwen winter center. Your guide is a professional Baqueano, a local expert in backcountry travel, and speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on your group. Lunch happens in nature, and the full experience runs about six hours. Personal accident insurance and all transport in the 4x4 are included.

What’s included

• Private 4x4 transport for the full day.
• professional Baqueano guide.
• lunch.
• personal accident insurance.
• pickup from your hotel or meeting point in Ushuaia.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (2 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 24

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kren Ushuaia

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to cover three major lakes and a waterfall in one day via 4x4 and short hikes, rather than spreading visits across multiple outings.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (2 to 4 years): free.

What is Garibaldi Pass and why does the tour start there?

Garibaldi Pass is the highest point on National Route 3 in Tierra del Fuego, and the tour crosses it early to reach panoramic viewpoints overlooking Lake Escondido and the surrounding mountains. It is the gateway to the off-road section that follows.

Do I need to be fit or experienced with off-road driving to book this tour?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children from age 2 can join, and the vehicle does the driving. You sit as a passenger. A short walk to the waterfall is the main physical activity.

What happens at Lake Fagnano, and how long do we spend there?

Lake Fagnano is one of the largest lakes in Tierra del Fuego, and the tour brings you to its shores for time to walk the coast, take photographs and experience the landscape surrounded by mountains before heading to lunch.