Tierra del Fuego National Park shore excursion: End of Route 3

Five to seven hours tracking 300-year-old forests to the end of the Pan-American Highway

A guided shore excursion through Tierra del Fuego National Park departing from Ushuaia harbour, this tour follows trails through lenga and guindo forests to Lake Roca–Errazuriz, stops at the Alakush Visitor Center to learn about the Yámanas and early settlers, and ends at Bahía Lapataia and the southernmost post office on Route N°3. The guide is a local specialist. Pickup and transport are included, and the timing is built around your ship's arrival and departure so you stay on schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park

• Depart from hotel to Route N°3
• Follow trails to Lake Roca, Errazuriz
• Visit Alakush Visitor Center
• Continue to Bahía Lapataia
• Stop at Ensenada Zaratiegui post office
• Optional: Ride End of the World Steam train

The experience

The tour starts when your ship arrives in Ushuaia, with pickup from inside the harbour. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle along Route N°3 toward the park's interior, passing through lenga and guindo forests that frame the landscape. The guide explains the ecology and human history as you go: the Yámanas who lived here for centuries, the first European settlers, and the trees themselves, some over 300 years old.

At Lake Roca–Errazuriz, you walk a small trail where the water reflects the surrounding forest and the view stretches toward the Chilean border. The Alakush Visitor Center comes next, where the guide unpacks the park's fauna, flora, and the layers of settlement that shaped this corner of Patagonia. Then you continue to Bahía Lapataia, where the forest meets rocky formations and the sea. This is the official end of Route N°3, the Pan-American Highway. A stop at Ensenada Zaratiegui lets you visit the southernmost post office in Argentina and take the photograph that marks the endpoint.

The whole day is timed so you're back at the harbour before your ship departs. You can upgrade to include a ride on the End of the World Steam Train if you want to add that to the route. Infants and small children can come along. Specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• Pickup from inside the harbour.
• specialized local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full route.
• entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park (on the National Park + Train option, or as an add-on on the other option).
• access to the Alakush Visitor Center.
• the southernmost post office visit at Ensenada Zaratiegui.
• the photograph stop at the end of Route N°3.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shore excursion in Tierra del Fuego National ParkGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

Train ticket and National Park entryGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · No fixed timePickup is included for the End of the World Train

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 23

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Tierra del Fuego Aventura

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your ship is in port for five to seven hours and you want to see the park's core without building the day yourself. The guide is local, the timing syncs with your ship, and you walk the forests and reach the end of the Pan-American Highway instead of staying in town. Add the steam train option if you want a second route through the park's southern section.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the Tierra del Fuego National Park shore excursion take?

The tour runs five to seven hours total, timed to fit your ship's schedule in Ushuaia. You're picked up from the harbour when the ship arrives and returned before departure.

What trails do you walk on this tour?

You follow small, enjoyable hiking trails to Lake Roca–Errazuriz, where 300-year-old trees surround waters that reflect toward the Chilean border. The walks are suitable for all fitness levels.

What is the southernmost post office, and where is it?

The southernmost post office in Argentina sits inside Tierra del Fuego National Park at Ensenada Zaratiegui, near Bahía Lapataia at the end of Route N°3. You stop there to visit and take a photo.

Does the tour include entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park?

Park entrance is included in the National Park + Train ticket option. The National Park Shore Excursion option lets you choose whether to add it at checkout.

What does the Alakush Visitor Center show?

The Alakush Visitor Center displays the park's fauna, flora, and human history, including the Yámanas and the first European pioneers who settled in Tierra del Fuego.

Can you add the End of the World Steam Train to this tour?

Yes, you can upgrade to include a ride on the End of the World Steam Train during the excursion. This option is available at checkout.