Have you ever encountered the thrilling activity of packrafting? This adventure seamlessly blends trekking with paddling in portable inflatable boats, enabling you to hike with ease and indulge in a day filled with excitement.
We will collect you from your hotel and proceed to the activity's starting point for a 40-minute trek through the enchanting forests and peat bogs of Tierra del Fuego, leading us to the Mariposa Lagoon. Here, we will set up our inflatable boats and participate in a briefing on safety and paddling techniques. Following this, we will paddle down the river for an hour, taking in the breathtaking views of the snow-dusted peaks and glaciers of the Andes Mountains. Our journey includes a pause at a beach where the Laguna Esmeralda stream converges with the Olivia River to relax and have a meal. We will then continue the adventure and ultimately return to our starting point, concluding an unforgettable experience.
Tour Description
On this half-day adventure that combines trekking and paddling, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to the starting location. We kick off with a 40-minute, easy-paced hike through the lush forests and peat bogs unique to Tierra del Fuego. Our journey leads us to Laguna Mariposa, where we'll inflate the rafts that each participant has carried in their backpack. The Packraft is a portable inflatable boat, perfect for navigating all types of water bodies, including challenging whitewater and ocean bays and fjords. It is lightweight, making it ideal for long-distance transport. As we prepare, we will receive a briefing on safety and paddling techniques.
At the lagoon, we will hone our skills before venturing into the river. We will paddle downstream for an hour, soaking in the breathtaking views of the Andes Mountains’ peaks and valleys. As we navigate the river, sightings of ducks, birds, and occasionally beavers are not uncommon.
Our first pause will be at a river beach, where the Laguna Esmeralda stream merges with the Olivia River. Here, we will take a moment to enjoy a snack and unwind, surrounded by the majestic beauty of the environment.
The tour continues through river sections flanked by native forests and shrubs, allowing us to connect deeply with nature and admire the pristine landscape. Ultimately, we return to the initial point, from where you will be transported back to your hotel, concluding a day filled with adventure and natural splendor.
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 is an adventure in Ushuaia that combines trekking and paddling in inflatable boats. The activity begins with a transfer from your hotel to the starting point. You'll then hike for approximately 40 minutes through the forests and peat bogs of Tierra del Fuego to Laguna Mariposa (Butterfly Lagoon). There, the boats are inflated, and you'll receive a safety briefing and paddling technique demonstration. Afterward, you'll paddle downstream for an hour, enjoying views of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the Andes Mountains, before returning to the starting point.
Yes, according to the tour information, the team will pick you up directly from your hotel in Ushuaia and take you to the starting point of the activity. From there, the hike through the forests and peat bogs of Tierra del Fuego towards Laguna Mariposa will begin. The transfer is included in the logistics for this adventure tourism experience, although specific times, pickup locations, and other conditions are not detailed. To find out this information before booking, we recommend consulting the updated details of the packrafting excursion on the Olivia River.
The excursion includes an approximately 40-minute hike to Laguna Mariposa and a roughly one-hour boat trip on the Olivia River. The program also includes inflating the boats, a safety briefing and paddling techniques demonstration, a stop at the beach where Laguna Esmeralda stream meets the Olivia River, and the return to the starting point. The total duration of the experience is not specified in the available information, so it is advisable to check the activity details before booking this tour in Ushuaia.
During this adventure excursion in Ushuaia, you'll explore the diverse natural landscapes of Tierra del Fuego. The hike takes you through forests and peat bogs to Laguna Mariposa, where the packrafting begins. As you paddle downstream for approximately an hour, you'll enjoy views of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers of the Andes Mountains. The tour also includes a stop at a beach located where the Laguna Esmeralda stream meets the Olivia River. It's an active way to experience Ushuaia's natural environment by combining hiking and paddling.
Yes. Before setting off on the Olivia River, the inflatable boats will be inflated, and a safety briefing and paddling technique session will be given. This session will provide the necessary information for participating in the packrafting activity, which combines a hike through Ushuaia's natural surroundings with a trip on the water. The available information does not specify particular requirements, personal equipment, age limits, weather conditions, or difficulty level. To confirm these aspects and properly prepare for your Tierra del Fuego excursion, it is recommended to consult the updated details before booking.
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