Top Ushuaia Outdoor Activities

The excursion begins when we pick you up in our minibus with your driver and a professional tour guide, to go to Tierra del Fuego National Park. On the End of the World Train, we are going to relive history in time and space. We will travel the same path that many years ago the prisoners traveled. Already in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, you will observe the most characteristic species of the Fuegian forests in a spectacular area of 63,000 hectares. The first point to visit in the park is the End of Route 3, in Lapataia Bay, where we find the famous End of the World sign, which symbolizes the union of Ushuaia and Alaska. Here you will have the most iconic photo that everyone wants to have: The End of the World poster, the End of Route 3 The next stop is at Lake Roca, where we will contemplate a typical Patagonian postcard To finish we will visit the Ensenada Zarategui where the last postal box of Correo Argentino is located.

By taking this trekking tour with us we ensure that the experience will not only be the wonderful landscape that surrounds us, but that the guides who are part of EXPLORE are naturalists who love Southern Patagonia and we will ensure that your visit is also interpretive of nature. We like to walk, explore, learn and teach Tierra del Fuego to our visitors. We do hikes with small groups, we take the time to enjoy each site we visit, and we take safety, professionalism and care of nature as a priority on our tours.

Cruise the Beagle Channel, explore the Birds Island of the Wolves, enjoy a short walk on Karelo Island and visit the historic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. A unique Patagonian experience!

This tour takes place within the maritime excursions in Ushuaia. Navigation through the Beagle Channel is one of the 3 must-see tours in Ushuaia. You will enjoy and navigate the waters of our ancestors, the Yámanas canoeists. Also, know our marine fauna. In the tour we will see: Island of the Birds, Island of Los Lobos and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse We do this maritime tour through the Beagle Channel in Canoero Catamarans, the most modern fleet of catamarans in Ushuaia, models 2018 and 2019.

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.

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.

Visit the Emerald Lagoon safely and stress-free on a small-group hiking tour. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Ushuaia hotel saves you the trouble of finding your own way to the remote location. The trek takes you into the Lasifashaj Valley and along the Esmerelda River. You can explore with confidence, as a guide is on hand every step of the way. Once you reach Laguna Esmeralda, enjoy a provided box lunch before returning to Ushuaia.

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.

Explore the Beagle Channel by yacht on this half-day tour of Argentina. Climb aboard the boat for a tour focused on nature and wildlife. Admire views of Isla Alicia, Isla Pajaros, and Isla de Lobos, as well as local landmarks like Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, built in 1919. Disembark at the Bridges Islands for a walk and hear stories about the flora, the birds and the Yámana aborigines.

Visiting the southernmost fishing village, enjoying its exquisite marine gastronomy and sailing to meet the charismatic penguins is a unique plan. Beginning with National Route No. 3, we cross the Fueguino valleys surrounded by mountains, turbulence and winter centers that dazzle along the way. Then we take Provincial Route J, a path surrounded by centuries-old forests towards the coast of the Beagle Channel. Along the way, we look at marine production areas, such as mussel cultivation and scentolla traps, known here as the "red gold". From the pier in Puerto Almanza, we embark on a zodiac to navigate the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo, home to Magellanic penguins and Papua. We observe them in their natural and wild environment. Finally we return to the village to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, tasting fresh produce from the region, closing this unforgettable experience before returning.

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

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.

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.

Avoid crowds at one of Patagonia's most-stunning spots on a small-group hiking tour to the Ojo del Albino glacier. Skip the hassle of navigating buses with pickup from your Ushuaia hotel and effortlessly explore native forests, peat bogs, glaciers, and valleys on your way to summits that offer excellent views over the Beagle Channel.

Skip the hurried tours with drive-by photo opportunities, and experience the best of Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego National Park on a group shore excursion. Convenient transportation takes you from the port to downtown Ushuaia, stopping at scenic locations for pictures. The tour continues to Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you will be surrounded by lagoons and rivers. Stop for a snack, then relax on the return journey to the port.

Spend a day immersed in the rugged landscapes of Patagonia as you embark on a small-group excursion across the Ojo del Albino glacier. Head to the Esmeralda Lagoon and affix your crampons to begin the drek across ice and snow. Enjoy sweeping views of your surroundings while you explore and stop for lunch right on the glacier before heading back to the refuge.

* Half-Day (Walk with Penguins) - 7 hs duration approx. Departure by BUS 2 : 30pm We travel by bus route no3 and J. We will sail from Harberton Bay to Hammer Island. They can walk with penguins for 1 hour with a specialized guide. * Full-Day (Walking with Penguins + Sailing) - Schedules to be confirmed subject to availability. Departures 8 : 30 or 10 am First part of the tour: Walking with Penguins We will leave in a Bus traveling National Route N3 and Route J. Then we will sail 15 minutes to Hammer Island, where we will walk 1 hour alongside the Magellanic penguins and Papuans. Return to the city by bus. Second part of the tour: Navigation Beagle Channel We will sail through the Beagle Channel, where we can observe the Fueguin fauna on Bird Island and the Isle of Wolves, as well as the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Schedules subject to change due to availability of quotas at the time of booking confirmation.

In the morning, we will start with the navigation along the Beagle Canal, visiting Isla de Lobos and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. Departures at 08 : 00 hs or 10 : 00 hs (depending on availability), lasting approximately 2 h 30 min. Upon return to the port, there will be free time for lunch at your own expense in the port area. In the afternoon, we meet again at 14:00 hs at the port for the bus departure to Estancia Harberton. From there, we will make 15 minutes of sailing in gomons to cross to Isla Martillo, where Magellanic penguins await us in their natural environment. A unique experience of responsible approach to local fauna, in a protected environment of great natural value. Hammer Island One hour walk between Magellanic penguins and Papuans, accompanied by a specialized guide. A unique experience of respectful immersion within the colony, sharing their habitat while continuing their natural life. Return to the city at 21:45.

During this experience you will be able to observe Lake Kami or Fagnano, which surprises us with its dimensions and its incredible landscape. We will descend it to Lago Escondido in our all-terrain vehicles, along the old route of National Route Number 3. On this route, the lake is shown surrounded by lengas, appearing capriciously more and more at us. We can enjoy an exciting circuit in 4x4 vehicles through the forest and by the lake. In addition to being able to enjoy a delicious lunch in our own shelter in a Fuegian Estancia on the shore of Lake Fagnano, where we also have toilets and equipment. Our proposal will give you good times, homemade liquor tasting, lots of 4x4 adventure, folklore, native cuisine, talks, anecdotes and good times.

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!

Nature-lovers can get an overview of Tierra del Fuego National Park's beauty on this half-day guided tour. See lakes, mountains, and the southernmost coast of Argentina. Step aboard the End of the World Train, where you'll hear the fascinating stories of Ushuaia's past while surrounded by stunning landscapes, including the Pipo River and La Macarena waterfall.

Explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia. Travel by either bus or the Southern Fuegian Railway, also known as the "End of the World Train"—simply pick the mode of transport you prefer. Trace the coastline of the Beagle Channel, passing by sparkling bays, rivers, snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, and the emerald forests of the Fuegian Andes. Disembark to walk along nature paths and explore unique southern ecosystems that you can't find anywhere else.

Learn about penguins during this half-day boat tour to one of the world's largest penguin colonies from Ushuaia. Travel by boat to the colony, navigating the Beagle Channel and listening to narration from your guide. Perfect for families or groups—morning and afternoon departure times are available to best suit your sightseeing schedule.