Spend a full day in Ushuaia’s snowfields combining guided snowshoe walks, supervised snowmobile runs, and fast culipatin sledding, finished with a regional Patagonian lamb lunch. Ideal for first-time snow travelers and winter adventurers seeking a varied day on the snow.
Spend a full day in Ushuaia’s snowfields combining guided snowshoe walks, supervised snowmobile runs, and fast culipatin sledding, finished with a regional Patagonian lamb lunch. Ideal for first-time snow travelers and winter adventurers seeking a varied day on the snow.
The morning air bites with a sharp, clean edge as you step from the minivan into a broad, white valley outside Ushuaia. Snow glittering on lenga trunks dares you forward; distant ridgelines cup the low sun and the silence is broken only by the hum of warming snowmobiles and laughter as someone launches down a hill on a culipatin.
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Operated by Info de Ushuaia · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
The morning air bites with a sharp, clean edge as you step from the minivan into a broad, white valley outside Ushuaia. Snow glittering on lenga trunks dares you forward; distant ridgelines cup the low sun and the silence is broken only by the hum of warming snowmobiles and laughter as someone launches down a hill on a culipatin.
This one-day program stitches together three classic Patagonian winter experiences: guided snowshoe walks through sub-Antarctic beech forest, high-adrenaline snowmobile runs across packed glades, and rollicking culipatin sled rides down gentle slopes. Ushuaia’s landscape sits on glacially carved valleys and raised peatlands—geology that creates the broad, sweepable runs the outfit uses. The city itself grew from maritime and penal histories, and local cuisine still leans on lamb and sea harvests; that regional flavor closes the day with a Patagonian lamb lunch.
Expect well-marked routes, staff-led snowshoeing that’s suitable for first-timers, and supervised snowmobile operation for drivers 18+. Guides emphasize safety and low-impact travel across fragile snowfields and lenga understory.
Practical bits: the tour runs about six hours with hotel pick-up, warm layered clothing is essential, and cameras with extra batteries perform poorly in cold—store them close to your body. Hydrate before you go and allow time to acclimate to cold and wind. Whether you come for the throttle, the quiet walk, or the snowy slide, the day balances adrenaline and calm with a distinctly Ushuaian finish.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for general fitness; able to walk short distances in uneven snow and tolerate cold for several hours.
Yes—participants aged 18 and over may drive after a safety briefing; passengers can ride regardless of age.
No—snowshoeing and culipatin sledding are beginner-friendly; guides tailor routes to group ability.
The operator may cancel or modify the tour for safety and will offer refunds or rescheduling per their policy if conditions prevent safe operation.
Yes—round-trip hotel transfers in Ushuaia are included in the tour price.
Ushuaia grew as a maritime outpost and penal colony at the tip of Tierra del Fuego; many local traditions and foods reflect immigrant and seafaring roots.
The sub-Antarctic forests and peat soils are fragile—guides emphasize staying on packed routes and packing out waste to limit erosion and disturbance.
Info de Ushuaia operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The morning air bites with a sharp, clean edge as you step from the minivan into a broad, white valley outside Ushuaia. Snow glittering on lenga trunks dares you forward; distant ridgelines cup the low sun and the silence is broken only by the hum of warming snowmobiles and laughter as someone launches down a hill on a culipatin.
The morning air bites with a sharp, clean edge as you step from the minivan into a broad, white valley outside Ushuaia. Snow glittering on lenga trunks dares you forward; distant ridgelines cup the low sun and the silence is broken only by the hum of warming snowmobiles and laughter as someone launches down a hill on a culipatin.
This one-day program stitches together three classic Patagonian winter experiences: guided snowshoe walks through sub-Antarctic beech forest, high-adrenaline snowmobile runs across packed glades, and rollicking culipatin sled rides down gentle slopes. Ushuaia’s landscape sits on glacially carved valleys and raised peatlands—geology that creates the broad, sweepable runs the outfit uses. The city itself grew from maritime and penal histories, and local cuisine still leans on lamb and sea harvests; that regional flavor closes the day with a Patagonian lamb lunch.
Expect well-marked routes, staff-led snowshoeing that’s suitable for first-timers, and supervised snowmobile operation for drivers 18+. Guides emphasize safety and low-impact travel across fragile snowfields and lenga understory.
Practical bits: the tour runs about six hours with hotel pick-up, warm layered clothing is essential, and cameras with extra batteries perform poorly in cold—store them close to your body. Hydrate before you go and allow time to acclimate to cold and wind. Whether you come for the throttle, the quiet walk, or the snowy slide, the day balances adrenaline and calm with a distinctly Ushuaian finish.