E-bike to Beban Waterfall in Ushuaia: Glacier views included

Ride to a glacier view, powered by electric assist

An e-bike activity in Ushuaia that follows the historic Trail of the Axers through Carbajal Valley to Beban Waterfall, where you stop for a hot drink facing the Beban Glacier. The route covers open Patagonian terrain with views of Sierra Sorondo and Cerro Bonete, ending with transport back to the office and a snack. A live guide leads the five-hour ride in English, Spanish or French.

The experience

You arrive at the commercial office for a safety briefing and e-bike adjustment, then transfer to the trailhead near Laguna Esmeralda. The first 1.5 kilometers follow a marked path before you veer onto the Trail of the Axers (the old firewood route from the 1940s) crossing the Emerald River by bridge. From there, the ride opens into panoramic terrain: Carbajal Valley spreads below, Sierra Sorondo rises to one side, and Cerro Bonete anchors the skyline. The e-bike motor handles the climbs so you stay fresh and can absorb the scale of the landscape instead of fighting the pedals.

The final section is a gentle ascent to Beban Waterfall, where the ride stops. You dismount and stand facing the Beban Glacier while the guide pours a hot infusion (tea, mate or coffee), and you have time to photograph and sit with the view. The glacier hangs above the waterfall's drop, and this is the moment the whole route builds toward. After the break, you ride back downhill to kilometer 17 of National Route 3, where a van picks you up. The return journey gives you one last look at Carbajal Valley from a different angle before you reach the office and finish with a sandwich and water.

The e-bike is the tool that makes this work: it covers the distance without leaving you exhausted, so a five-hour outing feels like a half-day adventure rather than a test of endurance. You pedal, but the motor does the heavy work on climbs and into headwind. Children from age 13 can ride, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so language is not a barrier.

What’s included

• Water and sandwich at the end of the ride.
• hot drink (tea, mate or coffee) at Beban Waterfall.
• e-bike with helmet and all safety gear.
• guide for the full five hours.
• transport to and from the trailhead.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by NATIVE-ADVENTURE

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Ushuaia and want to cover real distance without arriving exhausted. The e-bike motor means you see more landscape and spend less energy pedaling. The ride suits travelers from age 13 onward who are comfortable on a bike and have solid fitness. It is not recommended for anyone with spinal issues, cardiovascular concerns, or during pregnancy.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

How difficult is the e-bike ride to Beban Waterfall?

The route follows open terrain with a gentle final ascent to the waterfall, and the e-bike motor assists on climbs so you are not fighting steep grades. The total distance is manageable in five hours with a break at the glacier view, but the operator recommends a high level of physical fitness and does not recommend the ride for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What is the Trail of the Axers?

The Trail of the Axers is a historic route used in the 1940s for firewood collection in Tierra Mayor Valley. Today it is a riding path that crosses the Emerald River and opens into the Carbajal Valley, connecting the Laguna Esmeralda area to Beban Waterfall and serving as the backbone of this e-bike route.

Can I see the Beban Glacier up close?

The Beban Glacier is visible from Beban Waterfall, where the ride stops for a break. You stand at the waterfall and look up at the glacier hanging above it, and this vantage point is one of the most photographed spots in the region. The glacier itself is not accessed on foot during this ride. The view from the waterfall is the focal point.

What is included in the five hours?

The five hours cover the safety briefing and bike adjustment at the office, the transfer to the trailhead, the full e-bike ride to Beban Waterfall, the break at the glacier view with a hot drink, the ride back downhill, and the return transfer to the office. A sandwich and water finish the experience at the end.