Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

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ID: GYG420758-762602
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Country: Cuba

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Trekking of medium to high difficulty. 14 km of wild trails are covered. Ascent of 600 meters to the Vinciguerra Glacier passing through the Tempanos Lagoon and returning along the same path.
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.

Highlights

  • Explore the trails of the valleys of Tierra del Fuego
  • enjoy a snack in the lagoon of the icebergs
  • Reach the Vinciguerra Glacier and its impressive surroundings

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Box lunch
  • trekking poles
  • Crampons if needed
NOT INCLUDED
  • waterproof clothing
  • trekking boots
  • water bottle

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.