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Skiing in Ushuaia

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Summary - Skiing in Ushuaia

Cerro Castor, Ushuaia - Tour Extension

Due to its location near Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, the area surrounding Cerro Castor where it snows the most in the country. We can arrange transportation, flights, private ski instructors, accommodations at a ski resort, lift tickets, all gear and equipment that you need for an adventurous skiing trip in view of the Cerro Tronador. The mountain orientation and the extreme location of this hill make it a skiing here a unique experience. After a long day skiing, enjoy the world-class restaurants, shops, and entertainment at the resorts.

The Argentina skiing season is from June-September. Ski equipment is not included and is to be rented directly on the spot.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Highlights

  • Private ski instructors
  • Accommodations at the ski resort
  • World-class restaurants, shops, & entertainment

Included

  • All nights accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All transfers
  • Daily shuttle transfer from the hotel to the ski resort
  • Unlimited lift tickets for the 6 days

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1

Located in the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, the resort can be reached by plane directly from Buenos Aires, taking less than 3.30 hours. In the winter season, there are flights connections within the Argentine Patagonia, from Trelew (Chubut Province), and from Rio Gallegos and El Calafate (Santa Cruz Province).

Arrive in Ushuaia Airport and transfer to your hotel.

The best time for skiing is from mid-June to mid-October when the Southern Hemisphere is enjoying its winter season.

A skier in a yellow jacket and black pants jumps off a snow-covered slope, holding ski poles in both hands, with snowy mountains and a blue sky in the background—capturing the thrill of skiing in Ushuaia.
Day 2 - 7

Skiers and snow sports enthusiasts dream of sporting in the unique snow quality of Cerro Castor, the largest Argentine ski center.

Having started as a family project in 1999, skiing facilities at Cerro Castor have grown dramatically in the past 15 years, offering not only various lifts for all ski levels to make the most of the mighty mountain but also many gastronomic options to have a taste of the exclusive Patagonian cuisine.

Cerro Castor is located 26 km /16 mi from Ushuaia, in the capital of Tierra del Fuego Province, and it reaches 1,057 m / 3,468 ft of elevation.

Snow-covered mountains under a dramatic orange and yellow sunset sky, with dark silhouettes of trees and hills in the foreground—an awe-inspiring scene perfect for those dreaming of skiing in Ushuaia across a stunning, partially frozen landscape.
Day 8

After a whole week enjoying the best-quality snow in the continent, transfer to Ushuaia Airport to continue your journey across South America.

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