Road trip to the end of the world in Chile’s extreme south
Nothing says road trip like overlanding “to the end of the world”! The 7-Day Guided Overland Tierra del Fuego tour invites you to embark on a private overland journey in Chile’s extreme south over 7 adventure packed days with a guide.
Discover the best adventures Tierra del Fuego has to offer as you hike, bike and kayak your way through incredible unspoiled landscapes. Enjoy the ease of this dynamic tour with all trip logistics, transportation and excursions taken care of for you.
After thrilling days exploring Tierra del Fuego, you’ll retire in unique accommodations like the Casa Museum Alberto Baeriswyl and the luxury Lodge Deseado. With your private guide, you’ll combine an array of adventures seamlessly as you discover the best of this magical region.
Experience “the end of the world’ for yourself and make memories that will last a lifetime on the 7-Day Overland Tierra del Fuego Tour.
Your overland adventure begins early in the morning when you will be picked up at your Punta Arenas hotel to travel by ferry across the Strait of Magellan to Tierra del Fuego Island.
Arriving to Bahia Chilota, the place the first boats disembarked in 1883 that took gold diggers to Tierra del Fuego, you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of the city of Porvenir. Later, you’ll drive to Estancia Caleta Josefina, a stately 18th Century Patagonian ranch located below the open skies and scrubby pampas of Caleta Josefina. Once here, it’s time to settle in and enjoy a tasty dinner while relaxing along the shoreline of this grand island.
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll set off along a road following the coast of the island which faces the Strait of Magellan. The first stop today will be to a working ranch where you will enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration before continuing on to the King Penguin Reserve, the only colony of King Penguins outside the Sub-Antarctic islands! These penguins are remarkably relaxed around humans and provide endless entertainment as they sway, waddle and preen their way around the rookery.
Continuing on, you’ll stop to observe natural “pools” made by the Indigenous Selknam people (Tierra del Fuego’s first inhabitants), which they used to trap fish during high tide. Lunch will be a picnic en route to the Caleta River before arriving at Estancia Yartou, your destination for the next two nights.
Today there are a number of options to choose between to explore the landscapes around Estancia Yartou and the neighboring ranch and dairy farm, Estancia Miguelito including horseback riding or mountain biking.
Another option is a lovely morning walk along the coastline to search for dolphins and other marine life followed by a short afternoon scenic ride in the vehicle.
An early morning start (around 7AM) allows you to cross back over Rio Caleta during low tide. Today you’ll drive all the way to the central and south areas of Tierra del Fuego, taking moments to stop along the way to take in historical and natural sites of the island.
The first stop is at Russfin, where the “Golden Dredge” is located, a reminder of the atmosphere of the early 20th Century gold rush that called those from around the world to test their luck here. Along the way you’ll also observe a wide variety of indigenous birds, such as Bandurias, Caiquén, and if you are lucky, Chilean Flamingos!
Finally, you’ll complete a 4 hour round-trip hike to the summit of Cerro Pietro Grande (495 m), from where you’ll see the stark change in landscapes between the pampas to the north of the island and Antarctic forest to the south.
After descending, it’s time drive to the beautiful Lodge Deseado located in a perfect, tranquil spot at the shore of the lake of the same name.
After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to cross Lago Deseado by zodiac to see the border between Argentina and Chile which lies across it. Following this, you’ll embark on a short but steep hike to see waterfalls and have a picnic surrounded by ancient lenga forests.
Alternatively, guests may choose to enjoy a scenic drive to Caleta Maria via Lago Fagnano. Here, you’ll be able to go on a short navigation to see sea lion colonies, other marine life, and glaciers for an extra cost. For more adventurous spirits, enjoy a kayak adventure between floating icebergs in front of the Parry Glacier. In any case, you’ll return to the lodge in the early evening with ample time to continue to soak in the area’s wonderful surroundings and beautiful cozy cabins.
After breakfast you’ll drive 4.5 hours through the vast terrain of forest and pampas that cover the middle section of Tierra del Fuego until you arrive back to Estancia Caleta Josefina where you’ll spend your last night.
Today you’ll return to Punta Arenas once again crossing the Strait of Magellan by ferry, though via a different route so as to show you other memorable Tierra del Fuego landscapes.
You’ll share a final meal together en route before being dropped back at your Punta Arenas hotel for you to continue your onward journey.
This guided multisport tour is mostly run as a private tour for your group only and the prices depend on the number of people in your group.
Prices below are per person:
This tour is based in a luxury lodge, an estancia and a museum guesthouse. Rooms are double occupancy and washrooms are shared at the museum guesthouse. You can also inquire about the possibility to stay in camping accommodation where possible to cut the costs.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Estancia Caleta Josefina is a pioneer experience in accommodations and the traditions of Patagonia. Rooms welcome guests with their simple Patagonia decor and warmth, and their authentic history of this unique and beautiful place.
This living museum and guesthouse features 1920s traditional decor and allows guests to spend the night in a traditional early 19th-century abode.
Located in Tierra del Fuego, Lodge Deseado is placed on the shores of the Deseado Lake. Surrounded by silence and beauty, this lodge delivers a perfect atmosphere for rest and to enjoy some of Tierra del Fuego´s pristine trails, scenery, and activities.
Estancia Caleta Josefina is a pioneer experience in accommodations and the traditions of Patagonia. Rooms welcome guests with their simple Patagonia decor and warmth, and their authentic history of this unique and beautiful place.
6 breakfasts, 7 box lunches, and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
All private transportation according to the itinerary is included on a private basis. This includes any journeys by ferry and also the zodiac transfer on Day 5.
How hard is the Overland Tierra del Fuego Multisport Tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 out of 5 in terms of difficulty. This tour combines several physical activities such as hiking, biking and water sports. Although distances are flexible, you should be comfortable with physical activities for multiple days in a row.
Do I need a visa to travel to Chile?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Patagonia Route of Parks Multisport Tour?
6 breakfasts, 7 box lunches and 6 dinners are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover (activity). Get your travel insurance.
How do I get to Punta Arenas to start this tour?
Fly into Presidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ). A transfer will pick you up from your hotel in Punta Arenas to begin this tour.
Is the Patagonia Route of Parks Multisport Tour in English?
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
Where does the Patagonia Route of Parks Multisport Tour end?
This tour ends in Punta Arenas. You can fly out of Presidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ).
Can I rent a bike?
MTB bike rental is included.
Can I bring my own bike?
No, you cannot bring your own bike for this tour.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Chile?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Chile?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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We rate this tour as a 3 out of 5 in terms of difficulty. This tour combines several physical activities such as hiking, biking and water sports. Although distances are flexible, you should be comfortable with physical activities for multiple days in a row.
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