Excellent experience! We were guided by Pancho, who pi ked us up at our hotel and took us to several lookouts. He was constantly providing us with rich information about Ushuaia and the places we were visiting. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We could even spot a couple of beavers and dikes. We also had a level short hike to get an amazing view of the lake Fagano. At the end, we had a delicious barbecue with wines at the farm by the lake.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- 3-step dinner including mince, roast with salads, dessert and coffee or tea.
- Face-to-face guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese
- Entrance to Estancia La Carmen and to Castoreras
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
We start the tour of the accommodations for our trips from the company office
We will begin our adventure, making two stops for landscape contemplation, Mirador del Valle Carbajal, and Paso Garibaldi. In this last one, we will also be able to contemplate the landscapes that await us later. We will observe active castor bean plants on the road. We will descend the same way to Lago Escondido, along the old trace of National Route Number 3.
Upon arriving at our cabin by Lake Fagnano, after using the restrooms, we will begin our hike, where we enter a century-old lenga forest until we reach the beaver area. We should approach stealthily so as not to disturb these incredible animals, who build their dams and burrows with the local trees as if they were architects. These small reservoirs of calm waters, a place also chosen by families of cauquenes, are the places where beavers live. When we return to the cabin, a delicious dinner will be waiting for us.
At our stop at Estancia La Carmen, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the facilities by Lake Fagnano, one of the largest in Argentina and South America. Once back at the refuge, by the warmth of the embers, among shared anecdotes, we will start to enjoy a platter of salami and cheese, with a delicious glass of wine, while we cook the roast, or we can walk along the lake, enjoying the best views on the docks, contemplating the beauties of the surroundings sitting on one of the benches by the lake. After dinner we will return to the city of Ushuaia
At the end of the excursion, we dropped off our travelers at their respective accommodations
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Reviews
It stated Beaver Sightings, - this was correct however it would have been better to see more Beavers. The team were great, we walked through beautiful countryside after a special 4wd tour. The meal was very rustic, excellent steak.
Misleading, unprofessional, and nothing like advertised This tour was advertised as “Nature and Gastronomy: Beaver Watching with Gourmet Dinner.” What was delivered was fundamentally different from what was sold. The description promised a nighttime beaver-watching excursion in their natural habitat, a guided walk through the lenga forest to see burrows and dams, educational commentary, and a three-course gourmet dinner at Estancia El Carmen, with departure at 5:00 p.m. and return around 10:00 p.m. None of this was properly delivered. We were picked up at 3:00 p.m., not 5:00, in a regular car, not a tour vehicle. The driver introduced himself only as a driver, implying we would meet a guide later. We were then told we would pick up additional passengers, including a baby. The baby seat provided was unsafe, forcing us to drive around Ushuaia to find a replacement, wasting significant time. Only later did we discover that our tour had been combined with another family’s completely different booking without informing or obtaining consent from either party. The other family had booked a 4x4 off-road excursion, not a beaver tour. These are entirely different products, and combining them made it impossible to deliver either as advertised. The other family had even been encouraged the day before to switch schedules under the suggestion they might “also see beavers,” which strongly suggests this change was made purely for logistical convenience. After three hours in the car, including unannounced off-road driving, there had been no beaver watching, no forest walk, no guiding, and no educational information. When we asked about the plan, we were told the beavers were “sleeping” and that maybe we could see some after dinner — directly contradicting the entire purpose of a nighttime beaver-watching tour. At that point, we refused to continue. Despite this, the operator refused to assist us in returning to Ushuaia. We spent 1.5 hours waiting while being repeatedly told to wait “five more minutes” while someone tried to contact a manager — which never happened. Both groups, including the family with a baby, were left waiting with no information. Only then was it revealed that the same person was acting as driver, guide, and cook, something that was never disclosed in advance. There was no guiding or educational commentary at any point. The dinner was also falsely advertised. Instead of a three-course gourmet meal, we received: a small plate of cheese and salami, an overcooked steak with a simple salad and no dessert. Dinner was served at 9:30 p.m., despite being promised between 8:00 and 8:30, and we did not return to our hotel until midnight, not 10:00 p.m. as advertised. Additionally, we were never sent the promised tour details or voucher — only a pickup time. This experience involved misrepresentation, unilateral changes to a paid tour, failure to deliver contracted services, and a complete lack of professionalism. It was, without exaggeration, the worst tour experience I have ever had and a very expensive waste of time. I strongly advise future travelers to avoid this tour and company (Kaitek Viajes).
Very good experience of nature and view of lake landscape. The dinner was tasty. Nice and friendly tour guide.
Tour 100% recommended. Gabriel was super helpful and attentive to my family from start to finish.
Excellent experience. Beautiful places with incredible views. Luis the driver and also guide was great. Also the drivers of the other vans: Gabriel and Pancho; since they made us all feel like a single group. The lunch was very delicious and abundant; prepared by them themselves with love for us.
Very good management, punctuality when picking you up for the tours, the guides super attentive always taking care of the group, the tours very good, which leave aside from the beautiful views very good learning.
Good Tour, although unfortunately I could not see beavers. The landscapes are very beautiful and the guide was very kind, he prepared a delicious dinner for us, he told us about the history, culture and nature. The viewpoints are very beautiful.
The guide who accompanied us, Gabriel, was great! Very attentive and careful. We loved the experience!
Excellent excursion, the guide, the dinner was very delicious, beautiful animals the beavers. Everything was a 10!!
The best experience I had in Ushuaia
Gabriel was a very good guide, funny and warm. The food was very delicious.
All tours depend on the guide. Gabriel's attitude and willingness made this experience wonderful. It exceeded our expectations. What a rich siege. 100/10 thanks Gabriel
They're gonna know places they couldn't easily access. It is beautiful the tour and all its stops. The stay, in the end, is a movie. Words apart for Gabriel, the guide, who was explaining us at all times. He prepared the mince and dinner himself (spectacular!!). And all with the best of airwaves!
It is worth the experience to enjoy nature, explanations, dinner top... very well organized!!!
We did the 4x4 tour on a Sunday with Julio and Barbara and the experience was 10. They were attentive all the time to not lose anything and to explain everything we saw. Then we had dinner there on the shores of the swamp. It was a 10 experience. Hopefully everyone is encouraged because it is worth it:)
Amazing experience! I've lived in Ushuaia for over 30 years and I've been delighted. I imagine for Non-residents it must be a thousand times better. The attention of the boys more than excellent, always attentive to our doubts and queries before the excursion. Gabril, our GUIDE, a CAPO!!!! He took the best pictures, told us curious facts, kept us attentive throughout the adventure! Super recommend! Luckily, we saw beavers on several tour opportunities!!! And the roast was the perfect close to a spectacular afternoon/night!!! WE LOVE!
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