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Make the most of your time in Ushuaia with a small-group shore excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park, designed especially for cruise travelers looking for a more personal and authentic experience. With local professional guides, this tour offers a relaxed and well-organized visit to the End of the World. We provide easy pickup inside the port area near your ship, and at the end of the tour, we return you inside the harbor, right by the port entrance, making everything smooth and worry-free. During the excursion, you’ll visit some of the park’s most iconic spots, such as Ensenada Zaratiegui, Lake Acigami, and Lapataia Bay, while enjoying beautiful landscapes of forest, mountains, and coastline. Along the way, our guides share local insight, natural history, and the true spirit of Tierra del Fuego. With smaller groups and personalized attention, this is an ideal option for travelers who want to experience the National Park beyond a standard bus tour.

Unparalleled experience of sailing the Beagle Channel eastward enjoying the wonderful scenery of the channel and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base, and arrive at Martillo Island where we will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic Penguins and some specimens of Papua penguins.

Gear up for an exhilarating mountain adventure on a small-group trek to Vinciguerra Glacier and Tempanos Lagoon. A quick drive from Ushuaia leads you to the trailhead, where a diverse range of wild trails awaits. With your guide, you’ll traverse through the Fuegian forest, climbing 600 meters in elevation, and emerge above the tree line at the lagoon. Weather permitting, the group will circle the lagoon to glimpse the glacier’s crevices.

Argentina’s ‘Land of Fire’ is no less spectacular than the name suggests. Tundra, glaciers and snowy mountains scattered across an archipelago in the country’s far south, it’s a wild and rugged landscape, where penguins often outnumber people. Visit some of the most scenic spots, including the southern end of the Pan-American Highway, which starts in Canada, glacial lakes, and panoramic viewpoints over the Beagle Channel.

In 1883 when Charles Darwin set sail from Ushuaia on board the HMS Beagle, the peaks of Tierra del Fuego National Park must have looked as otherworldly as they do today. A haven for wildlife, the Beagle Channel is backed by the mountains of the last land of the Americas, and as you pass islands inhabited by sea lions, gulls and penguins rather than people, the proximity to Antarctica becomes tangible.

Many travelers to Ushuaia head straight out on a day trip or cruise, but there’s plenty to see in Argentina’s southernmost city, too. On this tour, hop aboard a double-decker bus and enjoy live commentary from your guide as you pass key landmarks such as the old prison and the End of the World Museum. From the top deck, admire spectacular views of Le Martial Glacier and the Beagle Channel.

Even if you have only limited time in Ushuaia, you can still visit Tierra del Fuego National Park on this shore excursion. Be picked up from the pier and taken directly to the park's most beautiful places and unmissable landmarks such as the southernmost post office and Bahía Lapataia, where the Panamerican Highway ends.

Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin with this half-day catamaran cruise from Ushuaia. After boarding at Puerto Turístico, sail down the Beagle Channel and marvel at panoramic views of scenic landscapes, explore Isla Bridges with an informative guide and see settlements of the indigenous Yámanas, and spot marine life at Isla de Lobos and Isla de los Pajaros.

We set sail from the local tourist pier crossing the wide Bay of Ushuaia until we reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico. There we will sail around the Island of the Birds where we will be able to appreciate the Fuegian avifauna. We will observe: Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Vapor Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls. Then, we will approach Isla de los Lobos where we will be able to observe sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago. Arriving at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators), we will be able to see the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants while listening to the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes that he starred in 1930. We will make a descent in Puerto Karelo, belonging to the Bridges Islands, where you can visit genuine Yámana shell middens. This guided walk lasts approximately 20 minutes and concentrates us on a panoramic point where very good photographs can be taken.

Discover the natural beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park on a hiking excursion. Set out on forest trails to see lakes, rivers, and the Beagle Channel shore. Learn about archeological sites, local history, and wildlife from your guide during the hike. Travel to the end of the Panamerican Highway to see Lapataia Bay.

We will enjoy a relaxing catamaran sailing along the historic and challenging Beagle Canal. One of the objectives will be to obtain the typical postcard with the lighthouse. We set sail from the local tourist pier by touring the wide Ushuaia Bay, watching the city. We will sail around Bird Island where we appreciate the Fueguin birdlife watching Skúas, Black-Brown Albatrosses, Steam Ducks, Cauquens, Cooking Gulls and Grey Seagulls; and the Isle of Wolves where we will see specimens of sea lions of one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago. When you arrive at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators or also the colloquially misnamed Lighthouse of the End of the World), you will see colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants. From 1 October to 31 March: sail 09:30. From 1 April to 30 September: sail 10:00. ⏱ Duration: approx 3 hours. Presentation : 30 min before sailing time.

The National Park represents the southernmost protected area in Argentina. It is the only one with sea coasts and mountains. On this tour we will visit the Pipo River, Monte Susana, Acigami Lake, Alacush Visitor Center, Green Lagoon and Lapataia Bay where the Pan American route system ends. We will make descents to take photographs and a walk of about 30 minutes that will be subject to weather conditions. This attraction can be combined with the End of the World Train, a service that is purchased on the same day without prior reservation. To speak of the end of the world is to speak of Ushuaia. It is the southernmost city on the planet. Due to its location close to the South Pole, it has approximately eighteen hours of light in summer, while in winter, only seven or eight, but this does not mean that it is no longer a tourist destination. The city is surrounded to the west by Mount Martial and to the east by Mount Olivia and Cinco Hermanos.

This is a totally different activity in Ushuaia, since we are the only company that has a mountain refuge on the margins of the Emerald Lagoon, with salamander, which allows you to spend a pleasant moment in nature enjoying comfort and enjoying lunch gourmet. Our guides are selected specifically for these activities, so that they can accompany the rhythm of the passengers and thus make this an enjoyable activity.(MODIFY)

A flight over the city of Ushuaia, to get a wonderful view of Mount Olivia. From there, your flight continues to Mount Five Brothers, the turbans of the Carbajal Valley, Valle de Tierra Mayor, the Emerald Lagoon and then finish at the Ushuaia Bay.

Follow Charles Darwin's sailing route through the Beagle Channel on this catamaran trip out of Ushuaia. Check out Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and some shipwreck ruins before experiencing the deafening din of large colonies of sea lions barking on Sea Lions Island. Visit the End of the World Museum, view Ushuaia's defunct prison, and see Olivia and Cinco Hermanos (Five Brothers) mountains. Visit Bird Island to view the varied avian population of this region and hear knowledgeable commentary from your guide.

We begin the navigation leaving from the Tourist Pier of our city, towards the center of the Beagle Channel, enjoying, as we move away, the panoramic view of the coast of Ushuaia. We sail towards the southwest, approaching the sea lions island observing their permanent habitat, in a wonderful setting. Continuing the navigation, we will go to the Birds island, habitat of Magellanic Cormorants and Imperial Cormorants, and a privileged sector to spot species of marine birds. We continue sailing towards the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Following the south coast of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, when we get to Martillo Island, we will approach the beach and will observe how the colony of Magellanic Penguins that nest during the summer season approach the boat with remarkable curiosity, enter the sea by swimming under the catamaran and re-emerge. A party that invites us to take countless photographs. From here we return by sailing to the Tourist Pier

We have new vehicles. Professional drivers and guides with extensive knowledge of the place. The warmth, responsibility and good disposition make the passenger spend an excellent day of excursion.

Travel to Tierra del Fuego National Park aboard the heritage End of the World train for a scenic and historical trip to Argentina’s only coastal national park. The rail line follows the route of the original convict train that ran in Ushuaia from 1910 to 1947. Learn about the history of the region as you take in a remote landscape dotted with rivers, waterfalls, forest and mountains. Have the option to remain for the day or longer when you reach the National Park station, or return on the same day.

Ushuaia offers a wide range of shops, with regional and imported products, a tour of the city will give you the opportunity to learn more about all the styles and forms of a city that is constantly increasing in population. The Fuegian landscape is complemented by an interesting route, where the panoramic point Mirador Las Hayas, Ushuaia Bay, La Misión Anglican neighborhood, Encerrada Bay, San Martín Avenue (shopping area), Our Lady of Mercy Church, Museum of the End stand out. of the World and the Maritime Museum (Ex Presidio). Winter season in BONDI 4×4: July to September 12pm and 3pm. Duration 1hr 45min. With a HOT CHOCOLATE. High season, in a classic double-decker bus: from October to May 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Duration 1 hour 10min.

On a half-day outing, which combines trekking with rowing, you will enjoy all the excitement of a meandering river surrounded by peat bogs, where at every turn the landscape surprises you with its impressive snow-capped peaks and glaciers, the magical atmosphere of the Andes Mountains. This activity is ideal for those visitors who want to surround themselves with all the nature that Tierra del Fuego offers, but for an outing that does not require much effort, a minimum of physical condition and a desire to enjoy is necessary! We carry out a low-intensity trek until we reach our initial rowing point, the Butterfly Lagoon, where you will learn the most important aspects and the technique for rowing on the river. We will let ourselves be carried away by the river enjoying the calm of the water, surrounded by the Andes mountain range with its snow-capped peaks!

The rugged peaks, glittering lakes and Andean-Patagonian forests of the Tierra del Fuego National Park stretch over the border of Chile in southwest Argentina. On this tour, benefit from a small group size, ensuring a more personalized experience and make plenty of stops to admire the views and enjoy short hikes, visiting natural wonders including Ensenada Bay, Lake Roca, and Lapataia Bay.

Do you have a short time to stay in Ushuaia and do you want to make the most of it? This tour is perfect so you don't miss the chance to see the magnificent lakes of Ushuaia. With this express option you can combine several excursions in a single day! Get to know the national park in the morning and the great lakes in the afternoon, or the lakes in the morning and go sailing on the Beagle Channel in the afternoon, or any combination you want! We make it possible. Walking along hidden trails between Lengas, Coihues and Ñires forests, where it will be possible to see birds and specimens of red fox, we will visit: Ancestral Gracia Valleys, world-renowned winter resorts, the highest point to make a land crossing of the Andes mountain range in Tierra del Fuego, Lago Escondido and Lago Fagnano, beaver farm and much more! What are you waiting for to live this fun, beautiful and express adventure!

Avoid the busloads of tourists and make the most of your time in port at Ushuaia on this private tour. Enjoy the personal attention of your guide as you travel to Tierra del Fuego National Park, stopping at scenic lookouts, and to the southernmost post office in the world among many other places.

When your cruise ship docks at the End of the World, make the most of your limited time exploring this spectacular part of Patagonia on a shore excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park and the End of the World train (tickets not included). Let someone else focus on navigating so that you can admire the glacier lakes, snow-capped mountains, and ancient forests that make this remote region so alluring.