Remote and solitary, Tierra del Fuego could be renamed "the end of the world". You may however be surprised at the diversity of the wildlife that accumulates at this most southern extremity of South America: flocks of birds resting after their flight across the Strait of Magellan, guanacos roaming the prairies, as well as whales and dolphins swimming the oceans. Both pre-Columbian and modern settlers have left their mark on the island, such as the Selk'nam, nomads who traveled the plains, followed by more contemporary settlers who extract oil and gas, and cultivate sheep on the pioneer farms. Discover the fascinating beauty and ruggedness of "The Land of Fire" at the end of the world.

Day 1: Punta Arenas - Tierra del Fuego
We will start our adventure tour on a ferry to cross the Strait of Magellan from Punta Arenas to Porvenir, located on Tierra del Fuego. The village of Porvenir is the province capital of the Chilean part of the island; where we will make a short stop before we leave it behind to enter the vast plains of Tierra del Fuego. Upon arrival at a historical Fuegian Estancia, we will enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon we will assist in the labors of the farm, which are still performed in the traditional way. A walk along the fields will give us time to marvel at the immensity of the Fueguian steppes. (L, D)

Day 2: Explore Tierra del Fuego´s rich history
After breakfast we will start the day by learning more about the history of Tierra del Fuego. We will drive to the Baquedano Range to follow the Gold Route and see how gold is extracted from the ground; a process almost the same as the one used by the first gold seekers in the 1880s.

We will also be able to see the peculiar miners' shelters which have grass-covered roofs. While having lunch on the shores of the Gente Grande Bay, we will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the Strait of Magellan. In the afternoon we will pay a visit to the eastern part of Tierra del Fuego to see the oil fields where one of the island's main resources is extracted. The first oil field was discovered in Manantiales and gave birth to camps such as Cerro Sombrero and Cullen. During our excursion we will also visit Buena Esperanza Cape Light House from where you will have a spectacular view of the eastern opening of the Strait of Magellan that Hernando de Magallanes sighted and sailed through almost 500 years ago for the first time. On our way back we will stop at Estancia La Unión to have a nice dinner and stay overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Tierra del Fuego - Punta Arenas
After breakfast we will leave the emptiness of the Fueguian steppe behind us and say farewell to the island when we cross the Primera Angostura with a ferry to reach the South American mainland. We will arrive in Punta Arenas in the early afternoon. (B)