Highlights of Tierra del Fuego

Day 1: Arrive in Ushuaia

Today you'll be met at Ushuaia Airport or bus station and take a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day can be spent exploring the city on foot.

Accommodation: Cilene del Fuego (or equivalent), or Los Cauquenes Resort

Day 2: Tierra del Fuego National Park; Beagle Channel boat trip

This morning you'll set off on a four-hour tour along National Route 3 from Ushuaia. There will be a stop at a panoramic point overlooking the Beagle Channel en route to Tierra del Fuego National Park. At the national park you'll take a hike to three scenic locations: Acigami Lake, Pipo River and Ensenada Bay. The walk is around 2.8 miles/4.5km and will take you through mystic forests and to various viewpoints over the Beagle Channel and Lapataia Bay (woody bay). This hike will give you a real feel for the region in which you're staying and the stunning mountain ranges.

In the afternoon your boat will be waiting for you at the local port, ready to explore the Beagle Channel. This is a shared trip on a small boat with, capacity of 20 passengers. You'll begin in the direction of Alice Island to see the colony of sea lions, continuing on to Birds Island, inhabited by king and imperial cormorants. Watch the rock cormorants on the cliffs nearby, then see both sea lions and fur seals at the Sea Lions Island.

During the voyage, you can enjoy tea, hot chocolate, coffee, biscuits and, of course, typical Argentinian maté. Finally, you'll reach Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, which was established in 1919 and is an iconic symbol of Ushuaia. On the return journey, you'll disembark on Bridges Island for a short hike which promises the discovery of abundant flora and fauna. On this island you can also see archaeological remains of the Yamanas - the aborigines who lived here many years ago.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cilene del Fuego (or equivalent), or Los Cauquenes Resort

Day 3: 4x4 trip with canoeing

Today's excursion heads to the north of the island on National Route 3 where you'll see the most popular ski resort in the area, Cerro Castor. After crossing the Andes in your Land Rover Defender, the real adventure starts. Huge tracts of mud and water will need to be navigated before you reach the imposing shore of Lake Fagnano. At this point, you can simply soak in the breathtaking scenery and take time to relax by the lake.

Following this break, you'll begin to forge a trail into the wilderness, taking the vehicles well and truly off trail. As you enter the forest, the 4x4s will be left behind as you hike through a secluded area, reaching Lake Escondido where there’s a small shelter.

Ahead of your arrival, the lodge staff will have prepared a delicious Argentinean style asado (barbecue) for you including choripán and steak. There will also be salad, salami, cheese and a dessert. Naturally, this will be accompanied with Malbec wine.

After a fantastic lunch, and providing that weather conditions allow, you'll venture out to explore the shores of Lake Escondido in a canoe.

You'll return to Ushuaia at around 5pm.

The order of activities may vary according to the guide's criteria.

Meals: Breakfast, asado lunch

Accommodation: Cilene del Fuego (or equivalent), or Los Cauquenes Resort

Day 4: Beagle Foodie Experience

You'll leave Ushuaia at 9am and head for the Beagle Channel. Around 90 minutes into the drive you'll stop at Laguna Victoria for a snack and some scenic views.

Around 11:30am you'll pass through Puerto Almanza, the main port for crab fishing, and continue a little further down the coast to reach the house of one of the most well-known fisherwomen in the area.

She'll be ready and waiting to guide you, step by step, through a true gastronomic experience. The incredible five-course lunch, which could include trout, sea bass and crab, has all be lovingly prepared by herself and her partner in their kitchen.

From here you can see Puerto Williams from afar and, if you're lucky, you might see whales in the bay.

You'll leave the house at 2:30pm for the drive back to Ushuaia where you'll arrive around 4pm.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Cilene del Fuego (or equivalent), or Los Cauquenes Resort

Day 5: Depart Ushuaia

This morning you'll check out of your hotel and take a transfer to Ushuaia Airport or the bus station for your onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast