Proposal

Itinerary

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.

Note

An Adventure at the End of the World

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.

Included Services

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

Services NOT included

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

Photo and Video Gallery

Faq

How Much Hiking Is Done Each Day?

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.

Will I Need to Carry a Heavy Backpack?

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.

Difficulty graduation

Mochila: Peso / Duración de la Jornada.

Exigencia Física

Técnico: Dificultad en el Terreno / Equipo.

Fortaleza Psicológica

Exposición a la Altura

Backpack (M)

This point has to do with the weight that we must carry in our backpacks. Trekkings or crossings where we have pack animals allow us to bear less weight on our backs. And the multi-day journeys in Patagonia (without the option of having pack mules) generally make us carry more weight, especially in the early days.

20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya

40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs

60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo

80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)

100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice

Fitness (F)

We consider physical demands to the wear that we can suffer both aerobic (climbs = possible shortness of breath) and muscle (resistance = many hours walking) and of legs and joints (descents = knees / ankles).

20% half a day or less with little unevenness.

40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.

60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)

80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.

100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.

Technical (T)

The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain. How much can it cost us to climb a slope, if it is very steep or if we have to use our hands in some section (simple climbing), both in rock and snow-ice, or materials such as crampons and pegs in other ascents.

20% flat land

40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents

60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.

80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.

100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination

Psycho (P)

We maintain that this point, the psychological factor, represents a relevant factor. Each one needs a factor of conviction, confidence, self-control and will power to achieve a goal. And depending on the attitude with which we face distances, slopes, terrain and many other objective factors, we can achieve performance with very different results.

20% We will not be much affected.

40% This is a normal level of attention.

60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.

80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.

100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.

Adventures (A)

It is the factor that, the height above sea level, influences us depending on the activity we carry out. Managing and overcoming symptoms caused by altitude is the key to this point

0% + sea level.

20% Up to 2000 masl.

40% + 2000 masl.

60% + 4000 masl.

80% + 5000 masl.

100% + 6000 masl.

Required equipment

General Equipment

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

Clothing

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)

Personal Documents

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

Personal Items

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

Personal Cooking Equipment

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)

Optional Items (Subject to Space and Weight Limits)