Activities
Sailing - Wildlife - Sightseeing - Treking - Mountaineering - Kayaking - Scuba diving
Sailing - Canal Beagle, Magallanes, and Cape Horn
From Ushuaia you can sail the Beagle Canal which gives access to the fiords and islands of the Magallanes in chile including the famous Cape Horn, Isla Navarino, Isla Hoste, Isla Gordon. There can be some stormy westerly winds in the area which gives us a chance to experience some great sailing. Iorana with it's strong steel hull, sail configurations for all types of weather, and a reliable mercedes diesel engine will carry you safely on your journey.
Wildlife spotting - Penguins, dolphins, birdlife, beavers
In the area of Tierra del Fuego, and the chilean Magallanes, you will find a rich source of wildlife. Birdlife is common with such species as ???????. Also you will see many sea birds such as Comorrants, flightless steamer duck, ducks, etc. Throughout the canales there are many colonies of sea lion, and penguins too. Underwater common life are the regional centollas, centallon, dolphins, etc. On land many of the lakes and rivers are famous for their trout, and beavers. It's possible to fish in the area with a permit. Ask us for more info.
Sightseeing - Fiords, glaciars, Cape horn, Puerto Williams, Ushuaia
The fiords of the Magallanes are amazing. Around Isla Gordon and the Sierra Darwin you will see some of the worlds most impresive glaciars. It is possible to sail close up to the glaciars, or trek around the surounding area to obtain some views and fill your camera with wonderful photos. At Cape Horn you can visit the lighthouse and monument that remembers the sailors that were lost in these fierce seas. On the Chilean side of the Beagle Canal you will find the military town of Puerto Williams. From our dock in the Micalvi yacht club you can visit the town where you will find a visitor center, museum, souveniers, pubs, restuarants, and all normal services. Puerto Williams is also the setting off point for the incredible Dientes (teeth) mountain treking circuit which will take 3 to 4 days. At our start and finishing point in Ushuaia if you have some days spare there is lots to do. Visit Glaciar Martial or Vinciguerra, see wildlife in the national park lapataia, in winter ski in Cerro Castor, in summer go treking, visit the museums and cultural centers, or even take a flight around the area in a light aircraft. We can provide all the visitor information that you need before and during your trip. contact us
Treking - Navarino Island, Glaciars, Ushuaia
From Puerto Williams on the Navarino Island it is possible to trek a loop of the Dientes mountains. This is a 3 to 4 day trek that leaves and returns to the town. There are other trails on the island that continue to the south or to Puerto Toro. Further through the canals and fiords we can trek on the islands or the mainland to the mountains and glaciars of Sierra Darwin. Also before or after your tour onboard we can show you the options for treking in and around Ushuaia. These include some easy treks within the national park to some more strenuous 3 to 5 day treks that can take you to Fagnano lake.
Mountaineering - Puerto Williams, Ushuaia, Glaciars
The area around Ushuaia in Argentina and the fiords of the Magallanes has an amazing range of mountains. These are not the highest in the world as they only reach between 1000m and 2000m, but it's they rise directly from sea level, and that some contain glaciars and snow peaked mountains all year round. This gives the perfect oportunity to practice mountaneering without the risks of high altitudes. Many mountain summits in the area have yet to be named so you can explore and discover new peaks. Also you can practice activities such as rock climbing, glaciar traverse, cross country skiing, and ice waterfall climbing. You will need to be experienced and you will need your own equipment for this.
Kayaking - Fiords, bahia Lapataia
We can organise kayaking excursions from Ushuaia to the surrounding bays and canals of the Magallanes for the more experienced.
From Ushuaia it is possible to go scuba diving in the area. Using dry suit scuba gear you can dive to see the local centolla.