Have you ever experienced packrafting? This unique adventure combines trekking with paddling in lightweight inflatable boats, allowing you to explore the outdoors comfortably while immersing yourself in a day full of excitement.
We will collect you from your hotel and take you to the starting point of the activity. From there, we will embark on a 40-minute hike through the enchanting forests and peat bogs of Tierra del Fuego until we arrive at Mariposa Lagoon. Here, we will inflate our packrafts and receive a comprehensive briefing on safety and paddling techniques. Next, we will navigate the river for about an hour, taking in breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains with their snow-capped peaks and glaciers. Our journey includes a stop at a scenic beach where the Laguna Esmeralda stream meets the Olivia River, perfect for a break and a meal. We will then continue our adventure before returning to the starting point, concluding an unforgettable experience.
Tour Description
On this half-day adventure combining trekking and paddling, we will pick you up directly from your hotel and drive to the starting location. Our journey begins with a gentle 40-minute hike, traversing the native forests and peat bogs unique to Tierra del Fuego. Upon reaching Laguna Mariposa, we’ll unpack and inflate the rafts that each participant has carried in their backpack. Packrafts are lightweight, portable inflatable boats made for all types of water, including technical whitewater, ocean bays, and fjords, making them ideal for carrying over long distances. While getting ready, you will receive a comprehensive safety and paddling technique briefing.
At the lagoon, we’ll practice our paddling skills before heading onto the river. We’ll paddle downstream for about an hour, surrounded by the breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains’ peaks and valleys. Along the river, it’s common to spot ducks, a variety of birds, and occasionally beavers.
Our first stop is on a river beach, precisely where the Laguna Esmeralda stream meets the Olivia River. Here, we’ll pause to enjoy a snack and relax, taking in the spectacular natural surroundings.
The tour continues as we paddle through sections lined with native forest and shrubs, immersing ourselves in pristine nature. Finally, we return to our starting point, where you will be transferred back to your hotel, concluding a day filled with adventure and the untouched beauty of Tierra del Fuego.
What’s included?
What’s included:
scrapes, technical equipment, gourmet food, certified guide, accident insurance, first aid and evacuation
Frequently Asked Questions
Packrafting on the Olivia River combines trekking and paddling in inflatable boats, offering a day of adventure amidst the landscapes of Ushuaia. The activity begins with a transfer from your hotel to the starting point. Then, a 40-minute hike through the forests and peat bogs of Tierra del Fuego leads to Laguna Mariposa (Butterfly Lagoon). There, the boats are prepared, and an introductory talk on safety and paddling techniques is given before beginning the descent down the Olivia River.
The itinerary includes an approximately 40-minute hike from the starting point to Laguna Mariposa (Butterfly Lagoon). There, the portable boats are prepared, and a safety briefing and paddling technique demonstration is given. A one-hour descent downstream then begins, offering views of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the Andes Mountains. The program also includes a break for lunch, as well as the return to the starting point. For the total duration and schedule, please refer to the tour details.
This adventure excursion from Ushuaia takes you through the forests and peat bogs of Tierra del Fuego on the trek to Laguna Mariposa. Navigating the Olivia River offers stunning views of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the Andes Mountains. The tour also includes a stop at a beach located at the confluence of the Laguna Esmeralda stream and the Olivia River, where you can relax and enjoy lunch. It's an experience designed to combine nature, trekking, and boating in the unique Fuegian landscape.
Yes. According to available information, the team picks up participants from their hotel in Ushuaia and takes them to the activity's starting point. From there, the approximately 40-minute hike through the forests and peat bogs of Tierra del Fuego begins, leading to Laguna Mariposa (Butterfly Lagoon). After completing the packrafting excursion on the Olivia River, the group returns to the starting point. To confirm the exact scope of the transfer, included hotels, and operational details of the service, it is recommended to consult the updated tour information.
Yes. Before beginning the descent down the Olivia River, the inflatable boats are prepared, and an introductory talk on safety and paddling techniques is given. This explanation takes place at Laguna Mariposa, after a roughly 40-minute walk from the starting point. Participants then paddle downstream for about an hour, stopping at a beach located at the confluence of Laguna Esmeralda stream and the Olivia River. For other requirements or recommendations, please consult the tour details.
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