Fagnano & Escondido Lakes

North of Ushuaia, the landscape shifts dramatically as you cross the rugged mountain spine of the Fuegian Andes. Tucked within dramatic valleys lie two contrasting natural jewels: Lake Escondido, a tranquil mountain lagoon cradled by sheer slopes, and Lake Fagnano (Kami), an immense, ocean-like freshwater body stretching over 100 kilometers across the island along the Magallanes-Fagnano tectonic fault line.

The Alma Calma Experience
Our tours across the Andes offer an immersive escape into the island’s hinterland. We tailor each itinerary to your desired pace and physical engagement. For travelers seeking an active experience, we can orient the journey around diverse hikes across contrasting ecosystems—from walks through ancient sub-Antarctic beech forests and high mountain viewpoints along the Andes to trails through spongy peat bogs and remote pebble beaches along Lake Fagnano. Whether you prefer a scenic, vehicle-supported photographic route or a foot-powered exploration of secluded wilderness trails, the balance is entirely up to you.

Key Highlights

Garibaldi Pass: The panoramic Andean mountain pass offering sweeping vistas over both lakes and surrounding ridgelines.

Lake Fagnano Shorelines: Untouched pebble beaches and rugged tracks along one of South America’s largest lakes.

Diverse Sub-Antarctic Ecosystems: Glacial valleys, vibrant peat bogs, mountain passes, and native lenga forests ideal for immersive interpretive walks.

Winter Snowshoeing Across Frozen Landscapes: During the winter months, trails transform under deep sub-Antarctic snow; hikes can be enjoyed with snowshoes, offering a quiet and truly unique immersion into the snowbound valleys and silent beech forests

Customizable Add-Ons

Traditional Patagonian Lamb in Carbajal Valley: Enjoy a warm lunch at a classic winter mountain lodge set in the scenic Carbajal Valley, featuring slow-roasted Patagonian lamb (cordero al palo) alongside alternative regional and dietary menu choices.

Box Lunch: Pause during your hike or scenic route to enjoy an open-air picnic surrounded by native beech forests, mountain ridgelines, or the calm shores of Lake Fagnano.

Curated Wilderness Hikes: Tailor your day with guided treks ranging from gentle interpretive forest trails to invigorating ridge and lakeshore hikes through pristine backcountry.

4×4 Off-Road Adventure: Venture deep into old forestry trails and river crossings inaccessible by standard vehicles.
Canoeing on Lake Escondido: Glide across sheltered mirror waters beneath towering beech forest cliffs.