Trekking at the End of the World - Mitre Peninsula - Ushuaia

Day 0: Arrival in Ushuaia (the day before departure). Introduction to the guides and equipment check. Overnight stay in cabins.

Day 1: Sailing journey (large sailboat for up to 10 passengers) to Puerto Español, in Aguirre Bay (reverse option of Program 1). First sailing leg.

Day 2: Second day of navigation. Second sailing leg to Aguirre Bay.

Day 3: On the third day, we will spend a rest day at Puerto Español. We will visit the historic Gardiner Caves.

Day 4: The trekking portion across Mitre Peninsula begins. First campsite.

Day 5: From beach to beach, crossing hills and forests. Following the southern coast of the peninsula throughout the day, we will reach Playa Paraíso.

Day 6: Another trekking day. Camp near a ranch close to the bay.

Day 7: From Sloggett Bay, we will also observe a large dredge that operated near the López River in the early 20th century.

Day 8: This section takes us past the beautiful San Pío Lighthouse, located at the southernmost tip of Argentina. New campsite at Puesto Ibarra.

Day 9: Final day of trekking, reaching the Moat Outpost. Transfer back to Ushuaia. End of our services. Final overnight stay at a hotel in Ushuaia.

Day 10: Extra day reserved for bad weather contingencies.

Exploring a remote section of South America's final frontier is much more than an adventure. This is one of the most isolated and challenging environments on Earth, a place where very few people have ever set foot. Mitre Peninsula is home to unique natural and cultural treasures, including seabird colonies, marine mammals, peat bogs, wetlands, and traces of both Indigenous peoples and the earliest explorations of Tierra del Fuego Island.

This trekking expedition offers every element of a true wilderness adventure: river crossings, hiking with wet feet, camping on remote beaches along the southernmost sea in the world, climbing mountains at the very end of the Andes Range, and discovering remarkable landscapes as well as cultural and paleontological heritage.

In the past, this region was inhabited by the Indigenous Haush and Selk'nam (Ona) peoples, whose presence remains an important part of the peninsula's history and identity.

• Sailing journey through the Beagle Channel
• Ground transfer from Moat to Ushuaia
• One night of hotel accommodation in Ushuaia prior to the start of the expedition
• One night of hotel accommodation in Ushuaia upon return from the expedition
• Tents
• All meals during the expedition
• Personal accident insurance
• Professional guides and support staff
• Cooking equipment
• First-aid kit

• Personal equipment
• Porter services for carrying equipment (available upon request)
• Tips and gratuities
• Expenses incurred due to early departure from or abandonment of the program
• Meals in Ushuaia

• Trekking backpack (65–80 liters)
• Warm sleeping bag (comfort rating between -2°C and -10°C; e.g., 800 g down fill or equivalent synthetic insulation)
• Sleeping pad (10–15 mm insulating foam pad)
• One pair of trekking poles
• Waterproof plastic bags or dry bags to keep all clothing protected inside the backpack
• Rain poncho (waterproof plastic poncho)
• Backpack rain cover or large heavy-duty plastic liner bag

• 4 pairs of trekking socks
• Underwear
• 1 pair of trekking shoes or hiking boots (in good condition)
• 1 pair of lightweight footwear for river crossings and getting wet (Crocs, closed-toe sandals, or preferably lightweight sneakers)
• Trekking pants
• Waterproof overpants (rain pants)
• 1 spare pair of long underwear, leggings, or trekking pants
• 2 synthetic short-sleeve shirts (Dry-Fit or similar)
• 1 long-sleeve shirt
• 2 warm layers (fleece jackets or pullovers)
• Insulated jacket (down or synthetic)
• 1 waterproof and breathable shell jacket (Gore-Tex® or similar)
• Sun hat with neck protection or wide brim
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat or beanie
• Gaiters (optional)

• Passport or national ID
• Health insurance card
• Travel assistance / travel insurance coverage

• Headlamp with batteries (plus spare batteries)
• Sunglasses (Category III or IV)
• Sunscreen (SPF 45 or higher) and lip balm
• Toilet paper, tissues, and wet wipes

• Water containers with a minimum capacity of 2 liters (plastic bottles are acceptable)
• Utensils, bowl or food container, and cup (non-glass and preferably non-metallic)

• Silver tape (duct tape) for blister prevention and gear repairs
• Mate cup, bombilla, and yerba mate
• Stainless steel thermos
• Binoculars or monocular
• Camera or video equipment
• Book, notebook, travel journal, pencil, or pen
• Games such as playing cards or dice
• Pocketknife
• Whistle and lighter

Each participant carries part of the tent, their personal belongings, as well as their lunch and dinner for the day. The maximum pack weight is 12 kg (26 lbs).

A porter service can be arranged upon request; please inquire for pricing. If you choose this option, plan on carrying an additional 2–3 kg (4–7 lbs) beyond your. personal gear.

We recommend using an expedition backpack with a minimum capacity of 65 liters.

Each participant will carry approximately 12–15 kg (26–33 lbs), depending on personal equipment and supplies.