Tierra del Fuego National Park Private Tour from Ushuaia

Walk into the southernmost national park on earth and stand where two countries meet across a lake.

A private guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park departing from Ushuaia port takes you through forest trails, past Lapataia Bay and to Lake Roca, which straddles the Argentina-Chile border. Your local guide leads the hikes, park entry is included, and pickup and drop-off happen at the port. The tour runs four hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tierra del Fuego National Park4h · entry included
2. Lapataia Bay10m
3. Lake Roca15m

Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park

• Hike beautiful forest trail
• Visit Bahia Lapataia
• Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park
• Enjoy views at Lake Roca
• See Verde y Negra Lagoons

The experience

The tour starts with port pickup and heads into Tierra del Fuego National Park, the southernmost national park in the world. Your guide leads you on scenic hikes through the Patagonian forest, moving between the park's mountains and valleys. The trails take you past Lapataia Bay and onward to Lake Roca, also known as Lago Acigami, where the water marks the border between Argentina and Chile. The views across the lake reach toward mountains on both sides, and the setting gives you a place to pause before heading back to the port.

What makes this a private tour matters: you move at your own pace with a guide who speaks English or Spanish, and the group stays small. Park tickets are included, so there's no separate entry line or paperwork to handle. Port pickup and drop-off are built in, which means you don't arrange transport from the ship or figure out how to reach the park on your own. The four-hour window fits a ship day without eating into your time ashore.

Verde y Negra Lagoons also appear on the route, adding another water view to the afternoon. The hikes are recommended for all kinds of travelers, especially those who want to walk into the forest rather than stay on a road. Bring layers, Patagonian weather shifts fast, and wear shoes with grip for the trails.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English or Spanish.
• Tierra del Fuego National Park entry.
• port pickup and drop-off.
• the Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour by van or minivanUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Pickup is included with the van or minivan

Private TourUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Spanish · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Includes pickup by car

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 day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 49 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Top Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book the private van or minivan option if your group is larger or you prefer more space. Choose the standard private tour if it's just a few of you. Either way, you move as your own party with a guide who knows the park, which means the pace stays yours and the hikes don't rush.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

What kind of hikes will I do on this tour of Tierra del Fuego?

The tour includes scenic hikes through Patagonian forest within Tierra del Fuego National Park, moving between the park's mountains and valleys. The trails take you to Lapataia Bay and Lake Roca, and the hikes suit all fitness levels. Your guide leads the way and sets the pace.

Can I see the border between Argentina and Chile on this tour?

Yes. Lake Roca, also called Lago Acigami, straddles the Argentina-Chile border, and the tour brings you to the lake where you can see mountains on both sides. It's one of the main stops on the afternoon route.

Does the tour pick me up from the cruise ship?

Port pickup and drop-off are included, so the driver meets you at the Ushuaia port and returns you there when the tour ends. No separate transport arrangement is needed.

What's included in the price of this private tour?

The tour includes a professional local guide who speaks English or Spanish, entry to Tierra del Fuego National Park, port pickup and drop-off, and the four-hour guided experience. Food and drinks are not included.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs four hours from port pickup to drop-off, which fits a typical ship day in Ushuaia without cutting into other time ashore.

Is this tour only for experienced hikers?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guide leads the hikes and adjusts the pace to the group, so you move at a comfortable speed through the forest and along the lakes.