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DURATION
14 Days
MINIMUM AGE
18
DIFFICULTY
Expedition
ACCOMODATION
Tents & lodges
GROUP
10 people
SEASON
Austral summer
Embark on a raw adventure that pushes the limits of backpacking in the southernmost reaches of the planet. This expedition links two of Tierra del Fuego’s most legendary routes — the remote Yendegaia National Park and the iconic Dientes de Navarino Circuit.
For five days, you’ll shoulder everything you need as you cross untouched valleys, glacier-fed rivers, and windswept passes in Yendegaia before moving on to Isla Navarino for another four days, where the jagged silhouettes of the Dientes — “the Fangs” — dominate the horizon. From vast, empty valleys to rugged alpine ridges, this backpacking odyssey covers more than 115 km (71 mi) of unforgiving wilderness, where weather and terrain test your endurance and nights are spent in wild camps beneath the austral sky.
This is not a journey of comfort but of endurance and reward — a true backpacking expedition at the very end of the world.
EXPLORE
THE END OF THE WORLD ON FOOT
The journey begins in Yendegaia, where five days of self-supported backpacking lead you through untouched valleys, glacier-fed rivers, and windswept passes. Here, every step demands resilience as you carry everything you need on your back, camping beneath skies where the Andes collapse into the sea.
At the end of the trail, a speedboat awaits to carry you across the legendary Beagle Channel — once navigated by the seafaring Yagan people, who thrived for millennia in these harsh waters.
Once on Isla Navarino, the jagged silhouettes of the Dientes — “the Fangs” — rise above Puerto Williams. A four-day backpacking circuit awaits, covering 50 km (31 mi) of rugged alpine terrain, where weather and wilderness rule. Nights are spent in remote camps, surrounded by peaks, tarns, and silence only broken by the austral wind.
Few venture into the depths of the Dientes de Navarino trail, where only the boldest hikers dare to tread, seeking unparalleled wilderness experiences.
PURE SELF SUFFICIENCY
Out here, there are no lodges, no trailside comforts, no easy exits. In Yendegaia, you carry your world on your back — food, shelter, and resilience — moving through a land where nature dictates the pace. Self-sufficiency isn’t just part of the challenge, it’s the essence of the experience.
We’ll find sprawling valleys carved by glaciers, rivers that must be forded, mud, “castoreras” and forests tangled with moss and lenga trees.
Crossing the Beagle Channel into Navarino, the same principle holds. The Dientes circuit demands strength and commitment, with every climb, descent, and camp reminding you that you’re on your own. To backpack here is to embrace vulnerability in exchange for freedom — the rare chance to live, for days on end, by nothing but your own means at the very edge of the map.
Hiking these trails is challenging and may require days of staying in standby in case weather conditions are not favorable.
Navigate through an intricate matrix of fjords that only a few have dared to explore—no marked or easy trails, just raw, untamed wilderness.
TWO TRAILS,
ONE EXPEDITION
Backpacking through Yendegaia and the Dientes means nights in wild camps, where the group shares meals cooked over stoves and stories traded beneath the southern sky. These campsites are raw and remote, shaping a rhythm of teamwork and resilience that only true wilderness can create.
Between both trails, we pause in rustic wilderness lodges — a rare chance to recharge, dry gear, and prepare for the next push — before stepping back into the untamed terrain that binds the team together.
Itinerary
Welcome to Punta Arenas, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia and the capital of the Magallanes Region. We recommend arriving a day or two early to account for potential travel delays and to have time to explore this southern city. On the evening of Day 1, your guides will meet the group for the trip briefing, followed by a shared dinner to get to know your teammates before the expedition begins.
From Punta Arenas, we journey south into the wild landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, eventually reaching Lodge Deseado, our remote wilderness base. Here we pause for a full day to prepare — checking gear, organizing food, and carefully packing for the days ahead. Surrounded by silence and raw nature, the lodge offers one last night of comfort before stepping into the self-sufficient backpacking expedition through Yendegaia.
For five days we shoulder our packs and venture deep into Yendegaia National Park, one of the least explored corners of Tierra del Fuego. The route takes us across wide valleys, dense southern beech forests, and high mountain passes where the winds shape every step. River crossings are part of the journey, and camps are set in wild, untouched places with no infrastructure — just raw ground beneath the southern sky. Moving self-sufficiently means every decision matters: what we carry, how we share tasks, and how we endure the changing conditions as a team.
Each night, the group gathers around stoves to prepare meals, trading stories before resting for the next demanding stage. By the end of these days, you’ll have experienced the essence of backpacking at the edge of the world — remote, untamed, and unforgettable.
The second stage of the expedition unfolds on the Dientes de Navarino Circuit, a demanding four-day trek through jagged peaks, alpine valleys, and remote mountain passes. Carrying full packs, we navigate rocky trails, windswept ridges, and tarn-studded basins where few travelers ever set foot. For three nights we camp in the wild, exposed to the austral elements, sharing the raw rhythm of self-sufficient travel. On the final night, we return to Errante Ecolodge, where a warm meal, hot showers, and real beds offer a welcome contrast to the rugged days on the trail.
After nearly two weeks of raw adventure at the edge of the world, it’s time to begin the journey back. From Puerto Williams, you’ll take the flight north to Punta Arenas, where connections home await. The expedition ends in Puerto Williams airport, but the memories of Yendegaia, the Dientes, and the bonds forged on the trail will travel with you long after leaving Tierra del Fuego.
What you
should know
Included
- Certified guides from Amarok Adventures.
- Transfer from Punta Arenas to Lodge Deseado in Yendegaia.
- Accommodation in Lodge Deseado in 2 people rooms (2 nights).
- Accommodation in Puerto Williams in 2 people rooms (3 nights).
- Expedition meals during the Yendegaia trail & the Dientes de Navarino trail.
- Breakfasts & dinners included at Lodge Deseado & Errante Ecolodge.
- Domestic flight from Puerto Williams to Punta Arenas on Day 15.
- Agency support 24/7.
Not included
- International flights.
- Accommodation in Punta Arenas or other towns in Chile if needed.
- Any beverages not mentioned.
- Personal mountain & hiking gear.
- Expedition tents, sleeping pad & sleeping bag.
- Trip insurance with rescue coverage (mandatory).
- Everything not specified in “Included”.
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