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Glaciar Vinciguerra

For security reasons, mountain clothing is necessary for this activity. In case you do not have the appropriate clothing you will have the option to rent. Just 20 minutes from city centre is the start of the trail to the Vinciguerra Glacier. To carry out this activity you must have trekking boots, a waterproof jacket and enough shelter for the climate of Tierra del Fuego. You will also need a backpack, water bottle, gloves, sunscreen and sunglasses. You will be given canes, crampons if necessary and your lunch before starting the activity. From there, 14 km of wild trails are covered, ascending above the vegetation limit following a meltwater river and passing through the Los Tempanos lagoon to finally reach the Vinciguerra Glacier. The guide that will accompany you all the way will decide, depending on the weather and the group, the stops to be made. You return along the same path to the end of the trail where the bus awaits you to take you to your hotel. Important: If you do not have the required clothing at the start time of the activity, you will lose your excursion without the right to a refund.

The Vinciguerra Glacier and the Laguna de los Témpanos trek offers a great variety of landscapes in a few kilometers. Highlights include Peatland valleys, meltwater rivers, sub-Antarctic forests and the wonderful colors of the mountain environment. For those who enjoy a full day trekking, with the prize of reaching a unique place. Distance: 12 km total. Positive difference in elevation: 545 meters Terrain: Humid, with mud, roots and trunks. Very steep slopes in the forest. Timing 8:00 Departure from your hotel in Ushuaia with our transfer. 9:00 Start of the hike 12:00 Arrival at the foot of Vinciguerra Glacier 12:30 Lunch and Ice Trekking with crampons on the glacier 13:30 Return 16:00 Transfer back to Ushuaia

Your trek to the Vinciguerra Glaciar begins with a morning transfer from your hotel to the Valley of Andorra. Leave the vehicle behind and challenge the wet and slippery ground as you follow a meandering river that cuts across peat bogs that line the valley.    Arrive at the forest and prepare for an initially demanding ascent that becomes easier once reaching the treeline some 600-meters above sea level. Once above the treeline have views of the surrounding mountain range's craggy peaks that enclose the valley. Continue along a stream that feeds from a glacial lagoon and arrive at the Vinciguerra Glaciar only a few dozen meters ahead.  During your trek enjoy a boxed lunch with drinks. Your arrival time back at your hotel is approximately 4:30 PM.