Things to do in Ushuaia
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel yacht tour with guide & stopsYou’ll join a small group for a Beagle Channel yacht tour from Ushuaia, guided by locals who share stories as you spot sea lions, cormorants, and wild landscapes. Walk on Bridges Islands for panoramic views before warming up with hot drinks or Ushuaia craft beer onboard—a slow adventure you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Tierra del Fuego tour from Ushuaia: Pan-American route endA private half-day tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia with a professional guide in English or Spanish. You travel through the park's landscapes to Lapataia Bay, where the Pan-American route ends after 15,000 kilometers from Alaska, and to Lake Roca, a binational lake on the Chilean border. The guide shares the flora and fauna along the way; private transportation is included. National park entrance is separate.Is it for me?Book a morning or early afternoon slot if you want to fit the tour around a ship departure or a flight out of Ushuaia the same day; the four-hour window leaves room for the national park entrance and a meal before you need to be elsewhere. The private format means your guide adjusts the pace to your group and doesn't rush the photo stop at the end of the Pan-American route.
Ushuaia: Lake Fagnano & Escondido Half-Day with PickupYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Garibaldi Pass for views of Lago Escondido, walk through native forest to a beaver farm, then spend time on the shores of Lago Fagnano with a snack included. The guide handles the route and the history; you just show up and walk. Four hours round-trip, suitable for all fitness levels, with adventure insurance and transport sorted.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Ushuaia who want to see both lakes and native forest without arranging their own transport or timing. The half-day format means you can combine this with another activity—the national park in the morning, or sailing on the Beagle Channel later—and still fit it into a single day.
Tierra del Fuego National Park hike: Small groups, local guidesA guided hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park in a small group with a certified local guide, covering Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca and Ensenada Zaratiegui over 5.5 hours. The guide shares the geography, ecology and human history of the park as you walk sub-Antarctic forests, peatlands and the Beagle Channel coast. Pickup from your accommodation is included; park entry is separate.Is it for me?Pickup from your hotel means you don't need a rental car or a ride arranged separately—the guide handles the transport between trailheads, so you can focus on the walk and the landscape instead of navigation.
Ushuaia Trekking & Canoeing: Tierra del Fuego National ParkA full-day trek and canoe tour in Tierra del Fuego National Park near Ushuaia combines a 3-hour summer hike (or shorter winter walk) through native forest and along the Beagle Channel with a 1-hour paddle down the Lapataia River in inflatable canoes. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, hot lunch in a heated tent, and all canoeing equipment are included; the tour runs 7 to 10 hours in summer, 6 to 8 hours in winter, and canoeing difficulty is low. Winter visitors can choose to walk the Pipo River Valley instead or add a separate historical train ride.Is it for me?Choose the summer version if you want the full Beagle Channel coastal hike and island views; pick winter if you prefer shorter walks and don't mind snow-covered terrain, or if you want to add the historical train ride separately. Either way, the canoe paddle down the Lapataia River is the same—a low-difficulty float toward the sea with all gear and a guide handling the logistics.
Tierra del Fuego Park tour from Ushuaia: Lapataia Bay & trainA guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park departing from Ushuaia with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and the choice to add a ride on the End of the World Train. The tour covers four to five hours, includes stops at panoramic viewpoints and Lapataia Bay, and lets you walk the footbridge at the southernmost point of National Route 3. National Park entrance fees are paid separately in cash at the gate.Is it for me?Choose the park-only option if you want to maximize time on the ground at Lapataia Bay and the viewpoints without the train ride. Add the train if you want the historic railway experience woven into the park tour—it's the defining stop for most visitors, and the itinerary is built around it.
Tierra del Fuego National Park shore excursion: End of Route 3A 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.Is it for me?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.
Tierra del Fuego National Park & End of the World Train TourA half-day guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park near Ushuaia takes you through Southern Patagonia by bus and on foot, stopping at Lapataia Bay (where the famous end-of-route sign stands), Acigami Lake, and panoramic views of the Beagle Channel. You can add a 1-hour ride on the End of the World Train, which covers the final 7 km of the original 25 km prisoner railway that ran almost 100 years ago. A bilingual guide accompanies the park portion; round-trip transfer from your hotel is included.Is it for me?Choose the park tour alone if you want a focused half-day in the landscape without the train; add the train ride if you want to see the same terrain from the historic rail line and have a full morning or afternoon to spend. The bilingual guide works for English and Spanish speakers; if you speak another language, confirm availability before booking.
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas glacier cruise: Small-ship expeditionThis 5-day glacier cruise departs Ushuaia and sails through the Beagle Channel, Strait of Magellan and remote fjords to Punta Arenas, with a maximum of 15 passengers aboard the Stella Australis. You board at Ushuaia Tourist Port at 6 pm, spend four nights in a cabin on the ship, and disembark at Punta Arenas around 11:30 am on day five. Shore excursions include hikes to Pia Glacier and Garibaldi Glacier, a walk through Wulaia Bay where Darwin landed, a visit to Cape Horn National Park, and a stop at Magdalena Island to see Magellan penguins or, in April, a Zodiac ride to Marta Island for sea lions. The itinerary depends on weather; some landings may not be possible, and the arrival time is estimated.Is it for me?Navigate remote fjords and reach glacier landings that larger ships cannot access, with just 15 travelers sharing the Zodiacs and hiking trails.
Tierra del Fuego tour from Ushuaia: 6 stops in 4 hoursA four-hour guided tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia visits the Pipo River, Monte Susana, Acigami Lake, Alacush Visitor Center, Green Lagoon and Lapataia Bay, where the Pan American highway system ends. The guide speaks English or Spanish; pickup from your hotel is included. A 30-minute walk is subject to weather, and you can add the End of the World Train on the same day without advance booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to combine coastal and mountain landscapes in one trip—the guided vehicle route includes a 30-minute walk and stops at six locations from Pipo River to Lapataia Bay where the Pan American Highway ends.
Ushuaia: End of the World Train & Tierra del FuegoYou board at the southernmost train station in the world and ride for an hour through Tierra del Fuego's beech forest and river valleys, listening to a multilingual audio guide that explains the old prison route. The return takes 45 minutes. Choose between Economy and Premium Class seating, both wheelchair accessible. Most travelers book this as a half-day stop before exploring the National Park itself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Tierra del Fuego's forest and river landscape without arranging your own transport through the park — the train handles the route and the guide, leaving you free to spend the rest of the day hiking or exploring other areas of the National Park.
End of the World Train & Tierra del Fuego Park Tour 5 hrsA 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.Is it for me?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.
Tierra del Fuego Hiking Tour: Ushuaia Lapataia BayA 5.5-hour guided hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia explores unspoiled forest trails, lakeshores and the Beagle Channel coast, ending at Lapataia Bay on the Panamerican Highway. The guide shares local wildlife, archeological sites and regional history along the route. Groups run between 6 and 17 passengers; all park fees and taxes are included. Walking shoes or hiking boots for wet ground and a waterproof jacket are advised.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at a cruise port and want a full-day hike with timed return to your ship; the guide coordinates pickup and drop-off to match your sailing schedule.
Emerald Lagoon hike from Ushuaia: Private trek with guideA private guided hike from Ushuaia to Emerald Lagoon, a glacial lake in the Lasifashaj Valley whose color comes from glacier sediment and changes with the season. Hotel pickup is included, and the trek takes about 5 hours round trip. The guide leads you across peat bogs and rocky terrain alongside the Esmeralda River, with trekking sticks and a box lunch provided.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a ride arranged—the guide collects you and handles the drive to the trailhead, which matters if you're staying in the city without transport. The private format also means the pace and timing stay yours, not locked to a group schedule.
