End of the World Train & Tierra del Fuego Park Tour 5 hrs

Five hours on a vintage railway, then into the southernmost national park on foot

A 5-hour tour from Ushuaia combines a one-way ride on the End of the World Train with a guided walk through Tierra del Fuego National Park. The train passes the Pipo River, La Macarena waterfall and a tree cemetery before reaching the park station; a bilingual guide then leads you to Lapataia Bay, Laguna Verde and Acigami Lake, with a 30-minute walk subject to weather. Hotel pickup and return transfer are included; park entry requires cash.

Step-by-step itinerary

Train ride and National Park visit

• Take train at End of the World Station
• Listen to prisoner stories on train
• Enjoy landscapes from train windows
• Arrive at National Park Station
• Meet guide for park visit
• Visit Pipo River and Monte Susana
• See Acigami Lake and Alacush Center
• Walk and photograph Laguna Verde and Lapataia Bay
• Return to Ushuaia by shared transfer

The Experience

The day starts at the End of the World Station in Ushuaia. You board a vintage train with steam locomotives and large-windowed cars, each seat fitted with an individual audio system that narrates the journey in one of seven languages. The route passes through an inaccessible part of the national park—the Pipo River winds below, La Macarena waterfall cuts through the forest, and a tree cemetery of bleached lengas trunks marks where the forest once stood. The audio explains the history of the prisoners who were sent here to cut wood in the early 1900s, grounding the landscape in the region's past. The train ride itself is the access; without it, these interior valleys and waterfall views stay unreachable.

At the National Park Station, your bilingual guide meets you to continue on foot. Tierra del Fuego National Park is Argentina's only protected area with both sea coasts and mountains, and the topography shifts constantly—steep ridges, river valleys, subantarctic forest, then the coast of the Beagle Channel. The route takes you to Pipo River, Monte Susana, Acigami Lake, the Alacush Visitor Center, Laguna Verde and Lapataia Bay, where the Pan-American highway system ends. A walk of about 30 minutes is built into the itinerary, though weather can shorten it. The park's mammal life centers on the Fuegian red fox; bird species thrive in the mix of forest and marine environments.

The full day runs five hours from pickup at your Ushuaia hotel to return. Train ticket category—Tourist or Premium Class—is your choice at checkout. Park entry requires cash; credit and debit cards are not accepted, so plan accordingly. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the pace suits all fitness levels, though the walk and the terrain are real.

What’s included

• One-way End of the World Train ticket in your chosen class.
• Tierra del Fuego National Park guided tour with a bilingual guide in Spanish and English.
• individual audio system aboard the train with narration in seven languages.
• hotel pickup and shared return transfer to Ushuaia.
• park entry fee (payable in cash at the gate).

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Argentina

Is this one for you?Book Tourist Class if you want the full experience at a lower price point, or Premium Class for more comfortable seating on the vintage train. Either way, the combination of the train ride and the park walk means you see both the inaccessible interior forest and the Beagle Channel coast in a single morning—two landscapes that require different access, both covered in one itinerary.

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Top questions

What does the End of the World Train actually pass on the ride?

The End of the World Train travels through an inaccessible section of Tierra del Fuego National Park, passing the Pipo River, La Macarena waterfall, and a tree cemetery of dead lengas trees. The audio system aboard tells the history of 19th-century prisoners who were sent to cut wood in this remote forest.

Can I choose between Tourist and Premium Class on the train?

Yes, you select your train class—Tourist or Premium—at checkout. Both include the same route and audio system in seven languages; the class determines the car and seating style.

What is Lapataia Bay and why does the tour stop there?

Lapataia Bay is on the Beagle Channel coast at the southern edge of Tierra del Fuego National Park, and it marks the endpoint of the Pan-American highway system. The tour visits it as the final major stop on the park walk, offering the only sea access within the protected area.

How much walking is involved in the national park portion?

The guided walk through Tierra del Fuego National Park includes a 30-minute descent, though weather can affect the exact route and duration. The terrain is varied—forest, ridges, valleys and lakeside paths—and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Is park entry included, or do I pay separately?

Park entry is included in your tour price, but the entrance fee must be paid in cash on the day; credit and debit cards are not accepted at the gate, so bring Argentine pesos.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Ushuaia?

Yes, hotel pickup and return transfer to your accommodation in Ushuaia are included in the tour price.