Centro Hípico Fin Del Mundo · Ushuaia, Argentina
A remote wilderness ride to Peninsula Mitre, the wild tip of Tierra del Fuego
A far-southern riding expedition with Centro Hipico Fin del Mundo, run by the Imbert family who pioneered horseback riding in Ushuaia over 30 years ago. The multi-day ride heads into Peninsula Mitre, the roadless south-eastern corner of Tierra del Fuego, on hardy Criollo horses, following the coast and crossing rivers and forest past old estancias, shipwrecks and empty beaches, with abundant wildlife along the way. The centre also runs short guided rides from Ushuaia for all levels.
The Peninsula Mitre expedition is a remote, self-contained ride through wild country, with river crossings, boggy ground and long days in the saddle. You should be a fit, balanced rider, comfortable at walk, trot and canter and happy far from any road or town. Shorter guided rides from Ushuaia suit less experienced riders.
Hardy local Criollo horses, sure-footed and calm over the tough, wet Fuegian ground.
The expedition rides deep into Peninsula Mitre, the roadless south-eastern corner of Tierra del Fuego, following the coast and crossing rivers and forest, with nights camping or in old estancia shelters. Days are long and the country is genuinely wild, with shipwrecks, empty beaches and abundant birdlife along the way.
Camping and simple estancia or refuge shelters out on the peninsula; the short rides are based from the centre near Ushuaia.
All meals are provided on the expedition, cooked on the trail.
Best months: November to March
The far-southern riding season is the Patagonian summer, roughly November to March; the Peninsula Mitre expedition depends on conditions.
Nearest airport: Ushuaia (USH), reached via Buenos Aires
Transfers: Rides start from the centre near Ushuaia; the operator arranges the meeting point
Fly to Ushuaia via Buenos Aires.
