Upon arrival in the port city of Ushuaia, I went to go check out Tierra del Fuego National Park on a trekking and paddling excursion! I visited Ushuaia a few years ago, but did not get a chance to visit this particular national park, and I was excited to check it out. In the morning, I met up with the small group of other travelers and our local guide who told us all about the flora and fauna of the area as we walked through the forest and along the shoreline. The day was slightly overcast, but we didn't experience much rain other than a light sprinkling. I was surprised to see some wild horses hanging out by the water!
The history of Tierra del Fuego was also discussed and I learned a lot about the local tribes and history of colonization in the area. Did you know how Tierra del Fuego got its name? In the 1500's, the explorer Ferdinand Magellan spotted the native Yaghan tribe's fires along the coast, so he called it Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego!). Apparently, the Yaghan people wore no clothing, even in the winter, and used fires and seal blubber spread over their body to keep warm!
After our hike and a hearty home-cooked lunch, we went to paddle near Lapatia Bay. We put on life jackets and boots and then fitted with paddles before climbing into the inflatable canoes. It was very calm on the blue and green water with beautiful surrounding views of the mountains and hillsides. It was a beautiful day overall and I was glad to have got some movement in before my Antarctic cruise. I would certainly recommend this excursion for anyone who wants to explore Tierra del Fuego National Park!
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner