We depart from the port towards the west to visit a pristine and
wonderful plac...
We depart from the port towards the west to visit a pristine and
wonderful place which became a national park in 1960.
After arriving at the park we will stop at Ensenada Bay where
the End of the World Post Office is located. Here tourists have the chance to
stamp their passports as a souvenir.
FIRST HIKE " COAST TRAIL" MEDIUM DIFFICULTY - 40 MINUTES LONG
" :
We start the first hike at Ensenada Bay, taking part of the
Shore trail while enjoying the awesome views of the Beagle Channel and its
wildlife. At this point, it is possible to see the flag trees ( trees bent by
the strong Pacific Ocean winds). From there it is possible to observe the
Murray Channel which was crossed by Charles Darwin and Captain Fitz Roy in 1830
when they discovered the Beagle Channel and interacted with the natives. It is
also possible to get up close to archeological sites of 8000 years old, where
the natives used to build their shelters.
SECOND HIKE " CAÑADON DEL TORO"-LOW DIFFICULTY - 30
MINUTES LONG":
After hiking through the peacefull Andean forest with an amazing
landscape of mountains we will get to a viewpoint to appreciate one of the
cascades of Rio Pipo, melted water that comes from the glaciers that empties
into the Beagle Channel.
THIRD HIKE " ROCA LAKE AND LAPATAIA RIVER "-LOW DIFFICULTY -
20 MINUTES LONG":
We head towards Roca Lake, where guests can take a peaceful
and charming walk around part of the lake, and part of Lapataia River taking
magnificent photos. After a short stroll, we will arrive at a coffee shop where
you will be able to purchase hot chocolate and/or snacks while enjoying the
panoramic view of the mountains, forest, and rivers. I suggest you bring at
least $20 USD for a snack at this stop.
After our stop we will cross the Lapataia River,
visiting the Cormoranes Archipelago, the Green Lagoon and
the Ovando River.
Finally, we will drive to the Lapataia Bay, the
end of the Panamerican Highway, where we will see the famous Alaskan mileage
-marker sign before returning to the ship.
FORTH HIKE " LAPATAIA VIEW POINT" MEDIUM DIFFICULTY - 40
MINUTES LONG":
We will walk beyond the actual End of The World (end of Tthe Panamerican
Highway), surrounding Lapataia Bay where we will have amazing
views of the Darwin Range which has the highest mountains on the island with
year-round snow caps on the peaks.
Next, you will experience a wonderful hike across the forest where we
will observe impressive beaver dams. "If we are lucky, we may even spot a
beaver or two."
Afterwards, we will arrive at the end of the trail from where you will
breathe the freshest and purest air in the world while delighting in scenic
views of the mountains, the forests, the snow and the sea.
Finally, you will ride in your comfortable van with your amazing guide,
back to your ship.