Argentina · 4X4 TOURS IN USHUAIA
The good 4x4 tours in Ushuaia go weeks ahead and the great ones go before that. Below: the 7 to hold early, what each includes and where they differ.
Spend seven hours crossing the Fuegian Andes by 4x4, with stops at Lake Escondido and enormous Lake Fagnano. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide handles the rough roads, short walks, and lake views, followed by a generous barbecue with Malbec. Small groups are limited to eight, with pickup and return to your Ushuaia hotel.
“Our driver Christian was amazing! The day went perfectly. Lovely food. Stunning Views. I recommend this tour.”
Spend about eight hours exploring Tierra del Fuego from Ushuaia in a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Freddy, Christian, Claudio, and Matias have led this route through forest tracks to Lakes Fagnano and Escondido. Expect rough 4WD driving, summer canoeing or winter activities, and a generous lakeside asado with Malbec.
“Fantastic 4WD crazy ride, beautiful forest, then canoeing on the Hidden Lake. Insanely great lunch, asado/barbecue with good Malbec wine. Visiting husky dogs. Matias, excellent driver, all the guys were friendly and fun.”
Set out from Ushuaia at 8:00 a.m. for a full-day ATV and 4x4 adventure through Tierra del Fuego. You will stop at Carbajal Valley, cross Paso Garibaldi, and follow old forest paths toward Escondido and Fagnano lakes. A guide such as Diego leads the trip, with transport, equipment, lunch, snacks, hot drinks, and alcoholic beverages included.
“Admittedly our Spanish is lacking but when we reserved the trip I included this information. We were grouped with 4 other fluent Spanish speakers. Our guide, Diego, did his best to say everything in Spanish and then English, but this was a difficult task for him. I would highly recommend for the operator to try to group similar language speakers together. Overall the tour was great and the park is breathtakingly beautiful.”
Leave Ushuaia by 4x4 for Tierra Mayor, cross Garibaldi Pass, and reach Lakes Escondido and Fagnano by muddy forest tracks unavailable to ordinary cars. Guides such as Ignacio, Damian, David, and Raoul have led past departures. Expect mountain views, wildlife possibilities, a warm refuge stop, and a generous barbecue lunch with vegetarian and celiac options.
“Martin was amazing and friendly. Unique adventure. driving through the lake, going down the valley, having horseback riding and time to relax and enjoy a traditional Asada meal (grill meats). The farm and people were hospitable and kind.”
Join a small group of up to six for an eight-hour 4x4 trip from Ushuaia across the Garibaldi Pass. You’ll walk through the forest to Hidden Lake, stop at Lake Fagnano, and eat lamb stew at a wooden forest refuge. Guides have included Mauro and Matias, who speaks French.
“Excellente excursion en tout petit groupe. Guide tres gentil, intéressant, avec plein d’anecdotes et explications sur les différents paysages, végétations, faune … et très bon conducteur ! Le rythme est tranquille, nous avons le temps de profiter de chaque endroit, Déjeuner typique et très bon ! On recommande !”
Spend eight hours crossing the Fuegian Andes in a Land Rover Defender or Toyota Hilux, then leave Route 3 for muddy logger tracks. See Fagnano and Escondido lakes, eat roast beef with wine by the water, and canoe for 45 minutes in summer if you choose that option. Winter trips swap canoeing for a lodge stop and snow activities.
“Excellent attention from Christian who acted as driver, guide and cook. Great job!”
Travel from Ushuaia in a private Toyota SW4 with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Follow the Carbajal Valley, cross the Andes on rough forest roads, stop at Escondido and Fagnano lakes, then finish with lamb lunch at a ski center. Nicolas may guide your trip, and the route can be adjusted to your group.
“Nicolas was prompt, professional, informed and friendly. He was experienced in the weather, routes, animals and history everywhere we travelled. He was flexible enough to allow us to personalize our experience. Amazing vistas, lakes and valleys.”
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