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TrekkingTierra del FuegoThe best trekking programs

at the end of the world.

www.companiadeguias.com.ar1

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Ushuaia - End of the world

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Tierra del Fuego Generalities

• Hiking circuits in Tierra del Fuego present a span of possibilities for privileged adventures in the end of the world.

• The Andes range presents two well defined areas: To the north of the

mountains, the steppe presents a continental landscape, while to the south hillsides fall into the sea in a typical Fuegian frame.

• Lenga forests with their ocher tones, peat bogs, enormous lakes and

transversal valleys on the edge of the continent are some of the good reasons to dare running the adventure.

• Many of these mountains have not yet been travelled by man.

• Tierra del Fuego National Park, are one of the principal attractions in the

area. The importance of Tierra del Fuego National Park lies in keeping the pristine condition of nature, only altered by beavers, which, introduced from

Canada five decades ago.


Tierra del Fuego

Trekking

Characteristics

Itineraries:

• Full day

Glacier Trekking

National Park Trekking

Summits Trekking

• Multi day

Montes Martial Circuit (3 days)

Sierra Valdivieso Trekking (4 days)

Dientes de Navarino (4+2 days)

Crossing Tierra del Fuego (7 days)

Cordillera Darwin (12days)

Trekking in Tierra del Fuego is a wonderful experience, in a wild

land.

Normally include crossing

untouched and virgin areas.

Watch and share with wildlife, big

forests, high mountain environment,

and other unique thinks.

No dangerous animals are present

in this area, the biggest predator is

a red fox, and no pumas , bears and wolf are present. No dangers

insects are present.


General Map


General Location

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GLACIER TREKKING

Exploring the ice age of Tierra del Fuego


Glacier TrekkingDescription & Itienerary

The objective of this excursion is to know the glacier

history in Tierra del Fuego. We will be in the high

mountain environment, and walk on the glacier

surface.

During the trip, we will visit the Lenga forest, the peat

bog, beaver dams, timberline area and

Vinciguerra Glacier. We will explore caves,

crevasses, and walk with grampons on the surface

of the glacier.


Itinerary:

We pick up you at 9 am in your hotel, have a short transfer to the beginning of

the trail. The excursion is about 7 hours walk. And we come back on the same

way.

Transfer, Guide, Box Lunch and Equipment are include.

You need to bring Wind Jacket, Water bottle, Day backpack, Globes and hat.

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Glacier Trekking


Map


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SUMMITS OF THE END OF THE WORLD

In the high mountain enviroment


Summits TrekkingDescription & Itinerary

We are going in search of the most beautiful

panoramic views of Tierra del Fuego.

To do this, start walking on the edge of the city, and

from there, following a path of the old prison

of Ushuaia, climb to Cerro del Medio. A summit is

simple to climb, but impressive sight. From its

800 meters high, feel like a Himalayan summit. We

shall not cease to amaze us throughout your

journey, surrounded by the most pristine nature

and unique view, gives us the height.

We will bring amazing pictures and an unforgettable

experience.


Itinerary:

We pick up you at 9 am in your hotel, have a short transfer to the beginning of the trail. The excursion is about 6 hours walk. According to the weather we will goon one way route, or come back on the same way.



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Summits of the End of the World


Map


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NATIONAL PARK TREKKING

In contact with the nature and cultural history of Tierra del Fuego


National Park TrekkDescription & Itinerary

Tierra del Fuego National Park is one of the most frequently visited places in Ushuaia: it is close to the city, it is easily

accessible and it does not require to be approached in

any particular way.

We propose to discover the true nature of the secret within the

Tierra del Fuego National Park. With our specialized

guides it is possible to get to know in detail this recovered

paradise, where the mountains are accessible from the sea, and the fresh water of rivers and lakes mixes with the

sea.

On this tour you get to walk through the forest, and discover

the secrets of the beagle channel islands riding in a motor

boat. We will explore Ensenada bay, Redonda Island and

across the Beagle Channel to get into the famous

Lapataia Bay.

We propose a trip around the National Park involving ornithology, geology, ecology, trekking, and photography.

We’ll bring along our expertise, service and our attention

to detail so that you may be able to concentrate on every

attraction the place has to offer. It is not far from Ushuaia

city, and getting there is easy, and exiting…


Itinerary:

We pick up you at 9 am in your hotel, have a short transfer to the beginning of the trail. The excursion is about 6 hours walk. Itinerary is a one way route.



Three options are available:

• Full Day Trekking

• Trekking with optional navigation

• Half day Hiking.

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Tierra del Fuego National Park


Map


MONTES MARTIAL CIRCUIT

The heart of the Tierra del Fuego National Park


Montes Martial TrekkDescription & Itinerary

This is the circuit published in “Lonely Planet” & “Trekking in

South America”. In 3 days, we will explore the hear of

the Tierra del Fuego National Park.

The idea of this trekking is explore the heart of the Tierra del

Fuego National Park, Walk in a variety of landscapes,

and environments, climb a nice and easy mountain, in a

very remote place.

We will enjoy three days in the wilderness, walking in

guanacos trails, enormous Nothofagus forests, and high

mountain environment.

Day 1: Departure from the hotel at 9 am. – Trekking through Andorra Valley and ascension to Laguna del Caminante – Lunch – Camp –Dinner – Camp night.

Day 2: Breakfast – Departure to Superior Valley – Ascension to Falso Tonelli or Rebert Mount –Lunch – Return to the camp –Dinner and Night camp.

Day 3: Breakfast- Sheep Pass –Lunch – Descent down Sheep Canyon on direction to Ushuaia –Arrival to town around 4 pm.

Transfer, Guide, Meals and Grupalequipment are include.

You need to bring Wind Jacket, Water bottle, backpack, Sleeping Bag, Globes and hat.


Montes Martial Circuit


Map


SIERRA VALDIVIESO TREKKING

Classic itinerary to cross the andes


Sierra ValdiviesoDescription & Itinerary

We offer a variation of the typical trip in Sierra

Valdivieso, with the idea to add more comfort, and

variety in your trekking experience in Tierra del

Fuego.

General idea is to cross the Andes, at the end of the

world, where the mountains are in West-East

direction.

We are starting in Ushuaia, the fist part of the trip is

a bus transfer from your hotel to Tierra Mayor Valley.

There we start to walk, crossing the valley, and

continued climbing the Beban Pass. This is a

combination of two high pass on 900msnm high.

From Beban Valley we will cross to Five lagoon

valley, crossing wonderful highlands, in a very nice

and exiting trekking.

In five lagoons valley we leave the Lonely Planet

Itinerary, turning to the north, and descending to

Fagnano Lake, a wonderful interior sea, with

fantastic fishing and landscapes. We will pass the

3th night, in a peaceful Torito Bay hostel/cabins.

Where you will enjoy a lot this fantastic place, with

unique people and food. The last day, we will

explore the coast, and are going to Ushuaia, in a

combinated trip by boat and bus, following one of

the more beautiful routes of the island.

Day 1: pick up in the hotel, transfer to the start point, and leave. First night in the area of the Beban pass.

Day 2: We climb the Beban pass, and then climb the Azul Lagoon pass.

Camping Night in Five lagoon valley.

Day 3: We follow the five lagoon valley in direction to Fagnano lake, descent to the

lake, and then follow the coast to Torito Bay. We will pass the night in the cabins (with showers).

Day 4: The last day, we will explore the area of the lake, and then, we come back

by boat to Palacios bay, and by bus to Ushuaia.

Transfer, Guide, Meals and Grupal

equipment are include.

You need to bring Wind Jacket, Water

bottle, backpack, Sleeping Bag, Globes and hat.


Sierra Valdivieso Circuit


Map


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DIENTES DE NAVARINO CIRCUIT

The end of the world trekking,

From here only Cape Horn…


Dientes de Navarino Itinerary & Description

This trek is an absolutely wonderful place - the views

over the Cape Horn archipelago are stunning and

the landscape changes rapidly so it feels as if

you've covered even more ground than you really

do.

Dientes de Navarino is a wonderful, but very

demanding 5-6 days trek, only for seasoned

trekkers. The challenge: the extremely variable

weather (sub Antarctic), you have a sunny day, no

wind and in less 10 minutes you can endure a

blizzard, or thick fog and so.

Day 1: Ushuaia to Puerto Williams.

This day we cross the Beagle channel, from Ushuaia.

Day 2: Puerto Williams to the Dientes de Navarino peaks.

After four to five hours we reach Laguna

del Salto to pitch camp near the lake.

Day 3: Dientes de Navarino peaks to Laguna Martillo.

Our goal for today is Lago Martillo, which we will reach after five or six hours.

Day 4: Laguna Martillo to Paso Virginia.

At Paso Virginia we reach the highest point of the Dientes Circuit at 2,870 feet (859m). The wind has created a moon

scenery. We can see Cordillera Darwin and Ushuaia. We spend the night in the

forest, out of the wind (5 hours).

Day 5: Paso Virginia to Puerto Williams.

Hike to the Beagle Channel and Puerto

Williams (5 to 6 hours).

Day 6: Puerto Williams to Ushuaia.


Dientes de Navarino Circuit


Map


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CROSSING TIERRA DEL FUEGO

The best trekking in South Patagonia.

Wild, Remote, Unforgettable…


Crossing Tierra del Fuego

Itinerary & Description

If you like to walk in wild lands, probably this trek is the best you can do in the world. This trip include the “Sierra Valdivieso

Circuit”, published in Lonely Planet & Trekking in South

America Handbook.

Crossing Tierra del Fuego is an expedition in which we will

know all the natural environments of the island of Tierra del

Fuego, starting from the grasslands of the steppe, to

transition environments, and culminating in the Beagle Channel coast, after crossing the Fagnano lake, the Andes

Range, (at the ends) and the enormous sub Antarctic forest.

Over 7 days we walk at south, along ancient paths stays put,

crossing the Lake Fagnano, (in a dinghy), and crossing the

Andes, range in trails rarely travels, and many time out of

the trail, trough virgin forests; in search of the mystic Beagle

Channel and the city of the end of the world: Ushuaia.

Day 1 & 2: Transfer to Yehuin Lake, and trekking along the Lakes Districts, to Fagnano Lake - Camping.

Day 3: Cross Fagnano Lake by boat –Overnight in a comfortable cabins.

Day 4 and 5: Trekking along Valdivieso

Circuit to Tierra Mayor Valley, Camping nights.

Day 6 & 7: Trekking along CincoHermanos Pass, Arriving to Beagle Channel and Ushuaia – Night in camping

and Hotel

Day 8: Free day in Ushuaia – break to know the city. Hotel.

Day 9: Transfer to Ushuaia Airport.

Transfer, Guide, Meals and Groupal

equipment are include.

You need to bring Wind Jacket, Water

bottle, backpack, Sleeping Bag, Globes and hat.



Crossing Tierra del Fuego

Map


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Private Itineraries

We will provide Guides and logistic support for your family, individual or grouped trip.

•It´s include:

•Complete trip planning under your demand,

•Guide´s,

•Equipment provision,

•And all you need for your dreamed trip.

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Self Guided & Rental

• Rental Equipment

• We rent equipment for camping and

mountaineering in trips from Ushuaia.

• Rental prices are available in our web

site: www.companiadeguias.com.ar

• We can provide:– Tents, stoves, sleeping bags, mat rest, tarps,

and all the necessary equipment for your trip

– Meals with adequate packaging for Tierra del Fuego environment and climate.

– Radios and communication equipment.

• Logistic support

• We provide logistic support and

information for your autonomous trip in

Tierra del Fuego.

• Ask Us for prices and details about this

service and conditions.

• [email protected]

• We can provide:– Maps and Geographical information

– Assorting

– Search and Rescue

– Air and Vessel Support

– Ask for other necessities


http://www.companiadeguias.com.ar/

Staff

• Compañía de Guías de Patagonia, is a professional guides company. Our staff have different qualifications, under Argentina Mountain Guide

Association (AAGM) and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) first aid protocol.

• Other disciplines have specials certifications, like ACA for Sea Kayaking.

• We adopt the Leave no Trace ethics principles in our tours and life.

• We operate inside the Tierra del Fuego National Park, with all the licenses

and insurances.


Weather

The Climate of Tierra del Fuego belongs to Sub polar Oceanic. Although temperatures

are cold during all the year, it is possible to appreciate Magellan forest. Ushuaia has

a average temperature of 5,7 °C and a low annual temperature variation, from -0,3 in

July to 9,4 °C in January; it is not common temperatures over 15 °C in Summer or

less than -8 °C in Winter. Record of absolute temperatures are 29,4 °C (December)

and -25,1 °C (July). Cold is so constant, that in Summer it snows eventually, or

temperatures like -6 °C. Precipitations, that in Winter usually falls as snow, are

constant during the year (524 mm). Even if it doesn’t seem too much, because of the

low temperature, they help to consider Ushuaia as a city with wet weather; it also

helps that it rains 200 days a year. Strong winds from the western quadrant,

originated in the Pacific, feels hard in the city. They give their shape to unprotected

trees that grows with their crowns following wind direction. These are called “flag

trees”.


In a full day excursions, the meal is a box lunch, with food for allthe day. We provide the box (or bag) with sandwichs (2), cereal bar, fruit, candies, and alfajor (an special type of tipicalargentinian small cake).

In the trips with overnight, the days start with the camping breakfast (café, milk, tea, cereals, cereal bars and cookies). The lunch is normally walking, some times a box lunch, and other times is a picnic (with salame, cheese, and otherthings). In the afternoon, when we arrive to the camping site, the guide prepare the snack, with tea (hot drinks) and something to eat (normally salame, cheese, and some salt cookies, and peanut). After this, when the camp is ready, we have a dinner, this is a soup, with a hot meal, and dessert. After thissome hot drink (cofe or tea) and we will be ready to go to thebed!

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Meals

• Autonomy:– We call autonomy style, when all the equipment for the trip

are carring by the clients and guides. No porters are available in this tipe of trips.

• Assisted:– We call assisted style, when the company provide porters

to carry the grupal equipment (tent´s, stoves, food, etc)

• Very Important Note: – Compañía de Guias, don´t provide porters for personal

equipment. The people who walk with us, should to bringtheir personal equipment. If you can´t to bring youpersonal stuff, may be can to choice a diferent itinerary, orone personalized trekking.

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Logistic support

Inclusion & Exclusion

All services include:

• Transport

• Meals

• Guide

• Grupal equipment

• Technical equipment

• Insurance (PA)

And not include:

• Personal equipment

• Back pack

• Sleeping bag

• Clothing

• Air fares to and from Argentina, or internal

flights, see exceptions.


General Conditions

For Reservations

For reservations, contact us via our web page, or with your travel agency.

• To confirm the reservation, is

necessary to pay 30% at the moment of book, in concept of deposit. And

then:– If is expedition trip: 70% 45 days before

departure

– If is excursion: 70% 15 days before departure

• In rentals, is necessary one guaranty

deposit, by cash or credit card coupon,

for 100% of the rented equipment valor.

• For rentals cancelations, apply same conditions than excursions.

For Cancelations

For cancelations, we apply the follow conditions:

• If the guide cancel the trip before departure, for

safety conditions, we refund 100% of booking.

• In excursions: If the guide cancel the trip in middle

of the itinerary, or modify the itinerary, we don’t refund.

• In expeditions: The guide can modify or cancel the

itinerary in any moment, in function of safety

condition. It is non negotiable.

• If client cancel trip, for any reason, before

departure:– In excursions: 3 days (72hs)before departure, we refund 70%.

– In excursions: from 3 days to 1 day (24 hs) we refund 50%

– In excursions: inside 24 hs, non refund.

– In expeditions: before 30 days to depart of the trip, we refund

70% of the payment

– In expeditions: between 30 days before departure, non refund.


2015 / 2016 Regular Fares

Full Day Trekking

• Glacier Trekking– U$105.- per person / regular

price.

– No extra costs.

– Meals, equipment, transfer & guide.

• Summits of the end of the world

– U$105.- per person / regular price.

– No extra costs.

– Lunch, equipment, transfer & Guide.

• National Park Trekking– U$115.- Per person / regular

price. +U$24 Zodiac Navigation

– + national park entrance.

– Lunch, transfer, guide include.

Multi Day Trekking

• Montes Martial Circuit (3 days)

– U$485.- per person / autonomy style price.-

– U$645.- per person / assisted style price.-

• Sierra Valdivieso Circuit (4 days)



• Dientes de Navarino Circuit (4+2 days)


• Crossing Tierra del Fuego (7 +2 days)



• Ask Us for private fares in this itineraries.

[email protected]


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2015 / 2016 Private Fares

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• Full Day Trekks (glacier trekking, Summits Trekking, National Park Trekking)

– Based in 1 pax: U$570.-

– Based in 2 pax: U$330.-

– Based in 3 Pax: U$180.-

– Based in 4 & 5 Pax: U$165.-

• Montes Martial Circuit:– Based in 1 pax: U$1150.-(Autonomy) and U$1595.- (Assisted)

– Based in 2 pax: U$590.-(Autonomy) and U$795.- (Assisted)

– Based in 3 Pax: U$520.-(Autonomy) and U$690.- (Assisted)

– Based in 4 & 5 Pax: U$485.-(Autonomy) and U$ 650.- (Assisted)

• Notes:

– Net prices.-

– From 6 pax the fare is the regular price.

Contact Us

Comercial Of f ice: Gobernador Paz 1349 – (9410) Ushuaia – Argentina

Tel: +54 – 2901 – 437753 Móvil: +54 9 2901 401919

Email: [email protected]


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