Tierra del Fuego National Park tour: Lapataia Bay & Lake Roca

Reach the southern edge of Argentina on a single afternoon

A guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia takes you to Lake Roca and Lapataia Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup included. The route ends at the southernmost point of Argentine Route 3, passing the world's southernmost post office along the way. Park entrance is available as an add-on at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park

• Stop at End of the World Train Station
• Descend at Lake Roca for tranquility
• Visit southernmost post office
• Reach southernmost point of route

The Experience

The tour departs from your accommodation in Ushuaia and heads into Tierra del Fuego National Park in a new, air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop is the End of the World Train Station, where you can buy a ticket for the historic train route if you want to add it to your day—though the operator recommends arranging it in advance. From there, the vehicle continues deeper into the park.

You'll descend at Lake Roca (also called Acigami) to step out and take in the quiet of the water and the surrounding landscape. The same location holds the world's southernmost post office, where you can send a postcard if you want the proof. The tour then continues to Lapataia Bay, the southernmost point where Route 3 terminates—the end of the road that runs the length of Argentina. A professional guide travels with the group and speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese depending on your preference.

The full excursion runs about five hours from pickup to return. The vehicle is new and climate-controlled, which matters in Patagonia's variable weather. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and the pace suits all fitness levels since most of the day is spent in the vehicle or at short stops where you stand and walk a few paces.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver and guide.
• hotel pickup and return to your accommodation.
• stops at Lake Roca, the world's southernmost post office, and Lapataia Bay.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Best Tour Patagonia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a driver and guide handling all navigation and stops through the park—you sit back and watch the landscape unfold from a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

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Top questions

What is Lake Roca and why do we stop there?

Lake Roca (Acigami) is a quiet body of water inside Tierra del Fuego National Park where the tour stops to let you step out and experience the landscape. It's also the location of the world's southernmost post office, so you can send mail from the southernmost point of the continent if you choose.

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

Park entrance is optional and available to add at checkout. The tour visits key sites within the park, but you can choose whether to purchase entry when you book.

Can I ride the End of the World Train on the same day as this tour?

Yes. The tour stops at the End of the World Train Station, and you can buy a ticket for the historic train route on the spot, though the operator recommends booking it in advance through a travel agency to guarantee availability.

What is Lapataia Bay and what happens there?

Lapataia Bay is the southernmost point of Route 3, Argentina's main north-south highway. The tour ends at this landmark, marking the southern terminus of the road.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes. The tour includes pickup from and return to your accommodation in Ushuaia, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point.

How long does the tour take?

The full excursion runs approximately five hours from pickup at your hotel to return, including all stops and travel time within the park.