E-bike tour Ushuaia Beagle Canal: Pedal the coastal forest

Pedal coastal forest and open water views without the climb

An assisted e-bike tour in Ushuaia takes you through the Long Beach Nature and Cultural Reserve along the Beagle Canal, combining forest trails, mountain views and coastal ridges. You pedal from Beacon of Escarpados through a forest path to two panoramic points overlooking the canal and the historic Estancia Tunnel, cross a small river, and finish at Rio Encajonado before returning to the office for a snack.

The experience

The day starts at the commercial office with a safety briefing and e-bike setup tailored to your comfort, then a vehicle takes you to Beacon of Escarpados where the pedaling begins. The motor assist on the e-bike means you move through the terrain under your own power without fighting the grade, so you can focus on the forest itself: the flag tree, the intense red flowers of the notre, canelos and fruit shrubs framing the rugged coastline. The first leg follows a forest trail inside the Long Beach Nature Reserve until you reach an open-field ridge with views across the Beagle Canal: the kind of vantage point where the landscape opens up and you can see why the canal matters.

From there the route continues along the coastal path, crossing a small river to reach the second panoramic point overlooking the historic Estancia Tunnel. You stop here for a warm infusion before moving on to Rio Encajonado, the final stop. The return follows the same path back to Beacon of Escarpados, where transport takes you back to the office. The whole outing runs about five hours from start to finish.

The e-bike is the engine here: it lets you cover ground and reach viewpoints that would take much longer on foot, and the assist means the physical demand stays manageable even when the terrain tilts upward. You're pedaling, not watching: the wind off the canal and the forest details come at the pace you set, not the pace of a van window.

What’s included

• E-bike with helmet and identification bib.
• a sandwich and drink.
• guide in English, Spanish or French.
• vehicle transport to and from the trailhead at Beacon of Escarpados.
• warm infusion at the second viewpoint.

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

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 11 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?Choose this if you want to cover the coastal forest and canal views under your own power without the strain of a regular bike climb. The e-bike motor lets you pedal at your own pace and reach the panoramic points in one morning, so the landscape stays in focus instead of the effort.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What's the Estancia Tunnel and why does it matter on this ride?

The historic Estancia Tunnel is a landmark visible from the second panoramic point along the route, part of the area's history that the coastal trail connects to. You stop there to rest and take in the views before continuing to the final stop at Rio Encajonado.

How much climbing is involved on the e-bike?

The motor assist on the e-bike handles the grade, so you pedal without fighting steep climbs. The route includes an open-field ridge and coastal terrain, but the assist lets you manage the effort and focus on the landscape instead of the exertion.

What kind of wildlife or plants will I actually see?

The coastal forest holds the flag tree, the intense red flowers of the notre, canelos and various fruit shrubs. The Beagle Canal itself frames the ridges and open views, and the biodiversity shifts as you move from forest to coastal ridge to river crossing.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this?

You need a high level of physical fitness and must be at least 12 years old. The e-bike assist makes the terrain manageable, but the five-hour outing and the terrain itself require solid cardiovascular health and stamina.

What happens if I'm not comfortable on a bike anymore?

This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and it is not suitable during pregnancy. The e-bike reduces the physical demand compared to a regular bicycle, but the activity still involves pedaling and balance for the full five hours.