LAKUTAIA LODGE
Patagonia & Cape Horn Lodge
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Live an experience at the southernmost end of South America and explore Cape Horn, a UNESCO Biosphere
Reserve. Admire the white isolated landscapes and the lush forests of these Patagonian islands.
Note: More itineraries are offered, ranging from 2 days to 4 days. Please ask your SouthAmerica.Travel
assistance for further information.
All the excursons are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Prices in USD subject to change
without prior notice.
THIS LODGE INCLUDES:
FROM
$ 2070
per person
Accommodation at Lakutaia Lodge
Transfer in/out Puerto Williams
Getting to the Lodge: By plane from Punta
Arenas or by boat from Ushuaia
Welcome cocktail
Full board and activities
HIGHLIGHTS
Puerto Williams, Punta Arenas and
Ushuaia, the three southernmost cities on
earth
Cape Horn
Wulaia Bay & Darwin's Trail
Cerro Bandera
Beagle Channel, southern border between
Argentina and Chile
PACKAGE GET TO KNOW CAPE HORN
Day 1
ARRIVAL AT LAKUTAIA LODGE, CAPE
HORN & OMORA PARK
There are two ways to reach Puerto Williams. One of them is
taking a flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, for about 1.20 hrs. The
other one is by the Beagle Channel, navigating from Ushuaia,
Argentina to Navarino Port (for about 30 minutes). From the port,
take a 1.15-hour ride to Puerto Williams. Please take into
account that for this last option you'll have to go through
immigration procedures.
Once at Lakutaia, catch a flight for a half-day excursion to Cape
Horn, located in Horno Island. Take in the impressive views of
the snow-capped Dientes de Navarino Massif, the Nassau Bay,
the Wollast Island, and the Drake Passage. This area is the
southernmost part of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, and is
only 500 km (310 mi) from the Antarctic Peninsula.
Head to the northeast tip of the island to visit the lighthouse and
the house where the guardian and his family live. Also,
contemplate the famous Cape Horn monument, representing a
huge Albatross silhouette: southern wind icon and courageous
sailors? eternal companion.
Return to Lakutaia Lodge to enjoy a welcome drink and a lunch.
In the afternoon, visit Omora Ethnobotanical Park. This area
sponsored by Omora Foundation is a biocultural reserve that
protects the Antarctic forests with its flora and fauna, and also
the cultural element of the local community and the Yagan
community of Puerto Williams.
Return to the Lodge. Dinner and accommodation at Lakutaia
Lodge.
After dinner, your lead guide will lecture about the fascinating
history of the Cape Horn region.
Day 2
DARWIN'S TRAIL
After breakfast, sail the Wulaia Bay following Darwin's Trail. This
excursion is a highlight for those who want to admire southern
Patagonian landscapes and also those interested in
anthropology and science, since Wulaia was the place where
Charles Darwin and Commander Fitz Roy met the local
communities and is considered the historical capital of Tierra del
Fuego Island. Listen to your guide as they share with you the
controversial history that took place in this land and the impact it
has had in society and science.
The views this trail will reward you with include the Beagle
Channel, the charming Ushuaia city, Button Island coastal
beaches, and the narrow Murray Channel, dividing Hoste d and
Navarino Islands. If you are lucky, you might see a wide number
of pelagic birds, seal colonies, dolphins and penguins.
Return to Lakutaia Lodge and have dinner.
Day 3
TREKKING TO CERRO BANDERA
VIEWPOINT
After breakfast, take a 7-hour trek to Cerro Bandera (meaning
'Flag Hill' in Spanish).
For the first part of the trail, walk through a majestic forest that is
specially beautiful between January and February when ocrchids
bloom. Once you cross the peak blogs, find the Ukika River and
the dams built by the beavers. Continue walking through the
Ukika Valley until reaching the base of Cerro Bandera. Climb the
hill and take in the fascinating panoramic views of the Ukika and
Robalo Valleys, Ushuaia and Puerto Williams on the two borders
of the Beagle Channel.
This excursion includes box lunch, hot & cold beverages.
Level of difficulty: Strenuous in forest field.
Due to the important slope along the trail some portions get
muddy when it rains.
Special equipment: trekking-waterproof boots required.
Note: This excursions can be done on a half-day or on a full-day
tour, depending on availability, weather conditions, and your
preferences. A half-day horseback riding tour for beginners and a
half-day hike to Punta Guaso Beach with birdwatching are also
included (depending on availability).
Day 4
VISIT TO THE TOWNS AND DEPARTURE
FROM LAKUTAIA LODGE
For guests traveling to Punta Arenas (Chile):
Enjoy your last breakfast at the lodge and head to Puerto
Williams town, the southernmost port in the world and the main
town in Navarino Island. Learn about the history of this town,
originally founded as Naval Base in the mid 20th century. Also,
visit the Martin Gusinde Anthropological Modern Museum, where
you can learn about the native communities and natural
resources of the area.
In due time, transfer back to the airfield to board flight back to
Punta Arenas.
For guests traveling to Ushuaia (Argentina):
The Puerto Williams tour will be provided on day the first or the
third day, since the last day will be aimed to transfer you back to
the Port Authority in Puerto Williams for the immigration
procedures to continue journey to Puerto Navarino and board the
semi-rigid embarkation back to Ushuaia.
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