Ushuaia: Lake Fagnano & Escondido Half-Day with Pickup

Two Lakes, Native Forest & Beavers in Half a Day from Ushuaia

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to Garibaldi Pass for views of Lago Escondido, walk through native forest to a beaver farm, then spend time on the shores of Lago Fagnano with a snack included. The guide handles the route and the history. You just show up and walk. Four hours round-trip, suitable for all fitness levels, with adventure insurance and transport sorted.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Garibaldi Pass15m
2. Lake Fagnano1h

Visit lakes and winter centers

• Discover panoramic viewpoint in Ushuaia
• Pass through Ushuaia winter centers
• Visit Garibaldi Pass and Escondido Lake
• See glacial lake and old sawmill
• Meet active beavers in the area
• Enjoy Lake Fagnano and have sandwich

The experience

The beaver farm sits 57 kilometers north of Ushuaia, and that's where the afternoon really starts. You'll drive through Lenga and Coihue forest (the kind of dense, quiet green that makes you understand why these animals chose this place), and if you're lucky, you'll spot one moving through the water. The guide knows where they work and what to look for. Before that, though, you climb to Garibaldi Pass, the highest point of the Andes crossing in Tierra del Fuego, and from there you can see Lago Escondido laid out below like something someone drew and then forgot to finish.

The walk between the two lakes takes you through native forest where red fox move through the undergrowth and birds call from branches you can't quite see. It's not strenuous (the tour works for families with small children, and you're not racing), but you're moving the whole time, and the landscape changes every few minutes. Winter resorts dot the route if you're traveling in snow season, though the real draw is the water itself. Lago Fagnano is one of Argentina's three largest lakes, and the guide will tell you about the Shelknam people who lived on its shores long before the sawmills arrived in the early 1900s. You can still see the old timber sheds and ovens if you look.

The snack happens on Fagnano's shore, and it's simple: a sandwich and time to sit with the water in front of you. That's the part people remember. Hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport or timing yourself, and the whole thing fits into a half day, which matters if you're only in Ushuaia for a short window. Adventure insurance is built in, so you're covered. The afternoon light on those lakes is something, especially if clouds break and the sun hits the water.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and return to Ushuaia, a guided walk through native forest between the two lakes, a visit to the beaver farm, a snack on the shores of Lago Fagnano, and adventure insurance covering the entire excursion.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning 4x4 ClassicGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 08:30We will pick you up from and drop you back at your accommodation; upon return we will take you to your accommodation. Duration: 6 hours. Includes pickup.

Afternoon 4x4 ClassicGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 15:00Departure at 3:00 PM with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. Duration: 6 hours. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 08:30 and 15:00, from US$ 113.40 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 15:00

GroupUp to 300

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

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

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Info de Ushuaia

Is this one for you?Right for travelers with limited time in Ushuaia who want to see both lakes and native forest without arranging their own transport or timing. The half-day format means you can combine this with another activity (the national park in the morning, or sailing on the Beagle Channel later), and still fit it into a single day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the half-day tour from Ushuaia?

Approximately four hours total, including hotel pickup and return.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup, guided tour of both lakes, snack on Fagnano's shore, and adventure insurance.

Can I see beavers on this tour?

The tour visits an active beaver farm, and sightings are possible depending on the time of day and season.

What is Garibaldi Pass?

The highest point of the Andes mountain crossing in Tierra del Fuego, offering views of Lago Escondido.

How far is Lago Fagnano from Ushuaia?

Approximately 57 kilometers north, reached by driving through native forest.

What kind of forest will I walk through?

Native Patagonian forest with Lenga, Coihue, and Ñire trees, where you may spot red fox and various bird species.

What time of year is best for this tour?

The tour operates year-round. Winter (June–August) offers snow at higher elevations and winter sports center views. Summer (December–February) offers longer daylight and milder conditions.