An afternoon-to-evening tour of about 6 to 7 hours from Ushuaia: a crossing of Garibaldi Pass, a drive through forests and lakes around Lake Escondido, a 20-minute walk to the beaver dams at Estancia La Carmen and a 3-course dinner. Easy and family-friendly. Pick-up from your accommodation and a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese are included.
What you will experience: beaver watching in Ushuaia
- Garibaldi Pass: the road crosses the mountains with unique panoramic views of the Fuegian lakes, in the afternoon light.
- Forests and lakes: a drive through forests and lakes along the Fuegian Andes Route, around the Lake Escondido area.
- Beaver dams with experts: after a welcome at Estancia La Carmen, a guided interpretive walk takes you to the dams and lodges to discover how beavers build in their natural habitat.
- Three-course dinner: the evening ends with a three-course dinner, with dessert, coffee and drinks, before heading back to Ushuaia.
Who this beaver tour in Ushuaia is for
The whole family: it is easy and the only walk takes about 20 minutes, at a relaxed pace. It is ideal if you want to see the lakes, Garibaldi Pass and beavers’ handiwork in one outing, with no driving and dinner sorted. It runs in autumn, spring and summer.
Curious about how beavers reached the island? Our guide to beavers in Tierra del Fuego tells the story, and our Garibaldi Pass, Lake Escondido and Fagnano destination covers the area. Rather ride up the pass? The Garibaldi Pass e-bike tour does it by electric bike, in summer.
Check availability for your date and enjoy beaver watching with dinner.
Highlights
- Garibaldi Pass: a crossing of the mountains with unique panoramic views of the Fuegian lakes.
- Beaver watching: a guided interpretive walk of about 20 minutes to the beaver dams, to see the dams, the lodges and the work of these animals in their natural habitat.
- 3-course dinner: the evening ends with dessert, coffee and drinks, before heading back to Ushuaia.
Itinerary
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4:30 p.m. · Pick-up at your accommodation in Ushuaia
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5:30 p.m. · Crossing of Garibaldi Pass
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6:20 p.m. · Fuegian Andes Route, around Lake Escondido
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7:15 p.m. · Welcome at Estancia La Carmen
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7:45 p.m. · Walk to the beaver dams (about 20 min)
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9:00 p.m. · Dinner and return to Ushuaia
Included
- Guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (Chinese on request)
- Private transport
- Round-trip transport from your accommodation
- Professional guide
- Drive through forests and lakes
- Interpretive beaver watching walk (dams, lodges and their habitat)
- 3-course dinner (with dessert, coffee and drinks)
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Any service or expense not specified in the program
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Important notes
- Season Autumn, spring and summer.
- Difficulty Easy, suitable for the whole family. A walk of about 20 minutes at a gentle pace.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the beaver watching tour with dinner?
About 6 to 7 hours: we pick you up at 4:30 p.m. at your accommodation and dinner is at 9:00 p.m., before heading back to Ushuaia.
What does the tour include?
Round-trip private transport from your accommodation, a professional guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese, a drive through forests and lakes, an interpretive walk to the beaver dams and a 3-course dinner with dessert, coffee and drinks.
Is it suitable for children? How much walking is there?
Yes: it is easy and suitable for the whole family. The walk to the beaver dams takes about 20 minutes, at a gentle pace.
When does it run?
In autumn, spring and summer.
What will I see on the tour?
Garibaldi Pass with views of the Fuegian lakes, the forests and lakes around Lake Escondido, and the beavers’ dams and lodges at Estancia La Carmen, before the three-course dinner.
