The program begins with a car transfer (230 kilometers) from Ushuaia to the starting point: Estancia Maria Luisa, a typical Patagonian ranch for breeding cattle. The road passes through some of the most iconic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego (Garibaldi Pass through the Andes and Lake Fagnano panorama). At this point we reach the end of the road and thus the civilized world. It is here that we will meet our horses for the first time. A horse will be assigned to each guest at this point. We will load our luggage and then that the real adventure begins. The first day is designed to allow you to acclimatize so there are no major difficulties along the way. We will ride through some rolling hills of lush green grass. This will take us up to the first river, which we can only cross during low tide. The river we will traverse is called the Irigoyen River which is world-famous for huge trout. After a long beach ride, we reach our first overnight destination ‘Puesta La Chaira’, which is part of the old Estancia Policarpo. This is the last shelter inhabited by gauchos on our route.

After breakfast we will undertake the long ride to the shelter ‘Puesto Rio Bueno’. Along the way, all traces of civilization slowly disappear and we gradually see the wilder side of Tierra del Fuego. We will see several shipwrecks such as the “Barca” - an old wooden boat, which has been buried by centuries of sand. There are also abandoned shelters, many of which have been built with remains of ships. We will see the fauna in all its glory here including curious foxes, guanacos, majestic condors, beavers and various species of birds, and with a little luck we might even see marine mammals. Here the traces of the native Haush Indians can be found. After passing the river Leticia, we will reach our shelter for the night. The trail generally follows the beaches, which we can only traverse during the low tide.

During this day we will cross two rivers ‘Rio Bueno’ and ‘Rio Policarpo’, and will finish our ride at the remains of the ‘Estancia Policarpo’, which has been declared a National Historical Monument. Travelling conditions are similar to the previous day with the addition of several peatlands where our horses will demonstrate their excellent ability to find the safest way through. Once again we will encounter many wild animals, including herds of wild horses, colonies of sea lions and possibly even some solitary penguins. On this day we will also visit the most famous of all shipwrecks in the Mitre Peninsula, the British clipper ‘Duchess of Albany’. After this we will reach our destination Caleta Falsa bay. The center of the bay used to be the heart of Estancia Policarpo, which was founded in the beginning of the 20th century by pioneer Francisco Bilbao. As this establishment has been abandoned since the 60s, we will have the unique opportunity to uncover the secrets of the past.

After leaving Caleta Falsa bay, we pass by several beaches. At Laguna Centenario we can enjoy a unique spectacle: the varied species of birds of Tierra del Fuego in all their glory. This may include cormorants, southern crested caracaras as well as the two emperors of the sky: black browed albatrosses and Andean condors. We might also pass by colonies of sea lions which may even be accompanied by their lovely puppies depending on the season). Afterwards we will drift away from the coastline and will ride further inland through the Fueguino peatland. Weather permitting, we can see the mythical and inaccessible State Island with its San Juan de Salvamento lighthouse, which became famous after publishing Jules Verne’s book “The Lighthouse at the End of the World.” The peatland becomes even more boggy here, which will force us to dismount the horses on several occasions and cross some sections by foot. Finally we arrive at Bahia Thetis. Here we will pass by an abandoned factory which was once used to remove the skin and fat from the sea lions previously hunted in the Atlantic ocean. Close by, exists another interesting historic point, the former Argentina Subprefectura (1889 - 1896), once a military detachment and rescue shelter for survivors of the many shipwrecks that are now sprawled along the shores of the Mitre Peninsula.

We plan to spend a more time in this farthest point of our ride. Option to hike to Cape San Diego Lighthouse at the farthest east end of Tierra del Fuego. The walk is mostly through peatland and is approximately seven hours (round trip). We follow the coastline and then cross the channel leading to the inner bay. There is a chance to see guanacos (cousins of lamas) within a stone’s throw. Slowly we approach the farthest east end of Tierra del Fuego - Cape San Diego. There we can enjoy an exceptional 360 degree view of the South Atlantic Ocean, Strait of Le Maire, Staten Island and the entrance to the Beagle Channel. We can also explore the old lighthouse and then have lunch with the most breathtaking panoramic view of the surroundings. Here we might even get the chance to see a small sea lion colony. In the afternoon we would walk back to our patiently waiting horses, enjoying again the iconic Patagonian landscape with the many trees shaped by the wind. Please note that this hike is quite long and can be tiring so good trekking shoes are required.

On this day we can take time out to enjoy short walks around the area and explore the true magic of this beautiful land. We can observe wildlife and look for traces of the Indians who inhabited this land all those years ago. Here, there is a camping site where we can sit back, relax and soak up the mesmerizing surroundings with a glass of wine. During the rest day we can take time to regenerate before beginning our journey back.

On our return, we will follow the same trail back from Bahía Thetis to Estancia Policarpo. Once again our Criollo horses will demonstrate their incredible strength and ability to navigate the best way through the peatland. From the cliffs, we can enjoy an extraordinary spectacle of light and color, a beautiful landscape of the sub- Antarctic forest, the Andes and the South Atlantic Ocean. Halfway, we can take a lunch break and afterwards we will continue towards Policarpo shelter.

After preparing the horses, we will depart Caleta Falsa bay, cross peatland once again, eventually reaching the coastline next to Rio Policarpo (the widest and most challenging river during our expedition). On the other side of Rio Policarpo, lie the longest beaches of our journey (Donata and Policarpo Bay). Here we can enjoy long canters which often creates incredible feelings of freedom from within. With a little luck, it’s possible we will encounter large groups of wild horses in their natural habitat. This is an unforgettable experience. We will take a break near the old “Duchess of Albany” shipwreck, snack and take some more photos. Before stepping onto the beaches once again, we often see herds of wild cattle passing by the grassy cliffs. As our luggage becomes smaller and lighter, we can enjoy a slightly faster pace (more trots and canters).

In the morning we will have some time to walk around the Rio Bueno shelter and listen to stories about the legendary “puesteros” who once inhabited the land and worked with the cattle there. After, we will mount our horses, cross the Leticia River and climb to the top of the grassy cliff on other side. From this point we can appreciate panoramic views of the entire region including the route we had taken. On our way to La Chaira, we can enjoy another canters along the magnificent beaches and also some relaxing breaks. That evening, we will have a hearty farewell meal with plenty of time to share stories and reflect on our time together during the expedition.

This day we will leave La Chaira saying a final farewell to the gauchos of the Mitre Peninsula. Here we leave behind the most remote and wildest region of Tierra del Fuego. Slowly but surely we will cross Río Irigoyen and return to civilization. At Estancia Maria Luisa, we will dismount our horses for the last time. After removing all saddles and luggage, we will say a final goodbye to our beautiful and brave horses. From here we will transport all participants to their accommodation in Ushuaia.

After breakfast, depart for the airport.