Experience what has been called the best trek in Patagonia on this nature-lover’s paradise trek! Walk through the Dientes de Navarino massif at the far end of South America, trekking along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers. At the hike’s summit, take in stunning views of the Beagle Channel, the cities of Puerto Williams in Chile and Ushuaia in Argentina, Nassau Bay, the Wollaston archipelago, and the mythical archipelago of Cape Horn.
Dientes Trek
Where: Navarino Island in Tierra del Fuego, Chile.
Distance: 53.3 km (33 miles)
Time: 6 days/5 nights is the recommended amount of time to truly enjoy the trek, but some people choose to do it in 5 days/4 nights. Some people choose to extend it to 7 days.
Difficulty: Demanding – best for experienced trekkers. This trek tests your stamina and calls for long days of rough hiking on uneven terrain in virtually untouched territory. But the landscape and solitude makes the struggle well worth it.
When to go: Mid-December to mid-March. This falls during Patagonian summer, but the weather can still be unpredictable, with strong possibilities of high winds, rain, and chilly temperatures.
NOTE: This trip can also be started from Ushuaia, Argentina.
Dientes Trek
ITINERARY IN BRIEF:
- DAY 1: Discover Puerto Williams
- DAY 2: Start of the Dientes Circuit
- DAY 3: Crossing the Dientes de Navarino Cordillera
- DAY 4: Guerrico Valley
- DAY 5: Last day of excursion and well deserved rest
- DAY 6: Adios Navarino!
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trek the southernmost circuit in the world
- Navarino Island
- Enjoy amazing views over the jagged rock pinnacles of the Dientes
- Amazing views throughout trek
- Panoramic views of Puerto Williams, Canal Beagle, Ushuaia and more
ITINERARY IN FULL:
Day 1 : Discover Puerto Williams
Visiting: Puerto Williams
Fly from Punta Arenas to Puerto Williams, enjoying the beautiful scenery, followed by an afternoon outing to the OMORA Ethno-Botanical Park to experience the miniature forests of lichens, moss, and bryophytes with “turismo con lupa” (magnifying glass tourism). Finish your day with a nice dinner and a briefing about the next day’s excursion.
- Meals: LD
- Budget Lodging: Lakutaia Lodge
The Dientes Trek
Day 2 : Start of the Dientes Circuit
Visiting: Navarino Island
Start of the Dientes Circuit. Discover amazing views of the Beagle channel and Puerto Williams during the trek toward Salto Lagoon for the first night of camping. Depending on weather conditions, we will decide which of the two possible paths to take: the high end slope of the Robalo valley or from the back of the valley. Either way, the landscape will amaze you and you will get to the camping point in time for a warm dinner. 4-5 hours trekking.
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Camping
Dientes Trek
Day 3 : Crossing the Dientes de Navarino Cordillera
Visiting: Navarino Island
Cross the Dientes de Navarino Cordillera, while enjoying the breathtaking views of Nassau Bay and Wollaston islands, both part of Cape Horn. After passing by several lakes, climb the Ventarron path (696 mts) for an incredible view of the Dientes de Navarino and Mount Codrington. We will continue to enjoy the landscape while on the way to Laguna Martillo, our second camping site. 5.5 hour trek
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Camping
Dientes Trek
Day 4 : Guerrico Valley
Visiting: Navarino Island
Continue to the Guerrico Valley, walking through beautiful forests and experiencing amazing views of Montes Lindemayer. Climb Virginia pass (860 mts high), where you will get incredible views of the mountains and sea of Tierra del Fuego. Reach the campsite in time to dine and rest. 6 hours trekking
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Camping
Dientes Trek
Day 5 : Last day of excursion and well deserved rest
Visiting: Puerto Williams
Last day of excursion, heading downhill toward the ocean until we reach the Lakutaia Lodge in time to enjoy a nice lunch and have the rest of the day to rest, walk around the village, and share stories about your experience trekking the southernmost circuit in the world. Dinner will be waiting for you at the lodge at the end of the day. 4.5 hour trek
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Lakutaia Lodge
Dientes Trek
Day 6 : Adios Navarino!
Visiting: Punta Arenas
After breakfast, flight out of Puerto Williams to Punta Arenas.
- Meals: B
Want to book this trek of a lifetime? Contact us!
Your friendly South America expert,
Gretchen