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The 15 Best Ushuaia Tours & Beagle Channel Trips

43 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The southernmost city on the continent packs its best days into a short season. These 15 cover the channel by boat, the national park, the train and the peat bogs behind town, with prices and how much of each day is spent travelling.

Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour - The End of the World Train and its prison-era story
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Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour

1.National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 811 reviews · 5 hours · from $111Our pick

Spend about five hours exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park by minibus and the historic End of the World Train. You will visit Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca, Alakush Interpretation Center, and Ensenada Zaratiegui, where you can stamp your passport. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and the train ticket are included. The park entrance fee is extra.

“Lovely Louis was our guide. He was great and could answer all our questions. We went on a rainy day so we had atmosphere. It's not everyday (for most) that you can visit the end of the world (or is that Port Williams?!?) A shout out to Tito, our smiley driver.”

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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran - Crossing Ushuaia Bay Into the Beagle Channel
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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

2.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 5 hours · from $180

Spend five hours aboard a warm, modern catamaran from Ushuaia, stopping near Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island. An English and Spanish guide explains the wildlife and the SS Monte Cervantes, while onboard snacks, drinks, and optional photography add convenience. You watch the penguins from the boat rather than walking on the island.

“Trio was awesome! Captain was great! Don’t hesitate to book this tour!”

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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island - Sea lions and cormorants near the first islands
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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

3.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $92

Set out from Ushuaia at 3 p.m. on a 5.5-hour catamaran cruise with English and Spanish guiding. You’ll pass sea lion and bird colonies, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Chilean and Argentine viewpoints, and Martillo Island, home to Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. The boat has outdoor decks, bathrooms, and a café, but food and drinks cost extra.

“While we really enjoyed our trip on the Catamaran and loved seeing the sea lions, I think there could be better crowd management when you get to the penguins. While they did ask people to keep moving so that everyone could get photos, etc., in reality, the same 20 or so people had the best spots for the entire time we were on the island, and we never got a chance to get up to the front for even a minute to grab a good photo. I possibly could have pushed my way through, but I would have preferred if a crew member asked people to move along after a…”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise - Sea Lion Island and close views of the animals
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

4.Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 2h 30m · from $115

Sail from Ushuaia Bay into the Beagle Channel on a comfortable, heated catamaran. You’ll see seabirds, two sea lion species, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Yamana shell deposits at Puerto Karelo, with a short guided walk and commentary in Spanish and English.

“Good value for the excursion. The scenery was beautiful”

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National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour - Entering Tierra del Fuego National Park
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National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour

5.National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 414 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about six hours exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park by minibus and End of the World Train. Guides such as Guillermo, Eileen, Jackie, and Camila are praised for clear bilingual explanations. You’ll see prison-railway history, Fuegian forests, Lake Roca, Lapataia Bay, and the End of the World post office and sign.

“An easy and relaxing tour to the national park. Very good scenery, our guide Miss Jackie is excellent, very informative. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island - Sailing out through the Bay of Ushuaia
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

6.Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 5 hours · from $178

Spend about five hours aboard a Catamaranes Canoeros boat from Ushuaia, cruising past Bird Island, Sea Lions Island, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse before reaching Martillo Island. You watch Magellanic and Gentoo penguins from the deck, with bilingual guiding, snacks for sale, and possible whale sightings along the way.

“We had a fabulous time on the cruise. We were able to see all the animals from the boat. They gave us enough time to take pictures. I even dropped my glove in the channel and they fished it out for me. We really liked all the facts the guide was telling us. We also appreciate them taking pictures of us.”

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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour - Pickup from Ushuaia and the small-group setup
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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

7.Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

From Ushuaia, walk through forests and valleys along the Esmeralda River to Laguna Esmeralda. Expect a 10 km return hike, about 250 meters of uneven ground, muddy or snowy sections, and a relaxed pace with a bilingual guide. Lunch, a hot drink, poles, and hotel transfers are included.

“Julian our guide was fabulous. Catered for everyone either with different hiking experiences. Interesting to understand more about the beavers ( went past an active beaver dam and saw a beaver going to its house) as well as the surrounding area. Provide with a trekking pole which helps on the muddy sections with your balance. Views were excellent and Julian was a great guide. Lunch was fabulous - empanadas. Def recommend!”

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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation - Entering Tierra del Fuego National Park
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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

8.National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · 510 minutes - 12 hours · from $190

Spend up to 12 hours combining Tierra del Fuego National Park, the End of the World Train, and a Beagle Channel cruise. You’ll see Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca, Ensenada Zaratiegui, bird colonies, sea lions, and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. Guides may speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Check that your booking includes the penguin route.

“Pretty good except there is no guide and tramdportation for thr boat ride where we took almost an hour to locate”

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Shore Excursion - National Park Tierra del Fuego - Entering Tierra del Fuego National Park
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Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

9.Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

From Ushuaia’s cruise pier, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, Lake Roca, Zaratiegui Cove, and Bahia Lapataia, the end of the Pan-American Highway. Guides such as Patricia and Vanessa have earned praise for clear commentary, but group size and bus arrangements can vary. The End of the World Train is not included.

“Despite the very short time we had, we were able to enjoy the wonderful scenery and beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park.”

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Ushuaia: Panoramic City Train Tour - Meeting the CityTrain near the Albatros Hotel
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Ushuaia: Panoramic City Train Tour

10.Panoramic City Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

Ride CityTrain for one hour through Ushuaia, with an English and Spanish audio guide, live commentary, coffee, and two photo stops: Misión Barra, the city’s first settlement, and the Beagle Channel Viewpoint. The vehicle looks like a train but is a road-going bus. Meet near the Albatros Hotel.

“super fella looked after us very well. Good value for money”

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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion - Bahia Ensenada begins the park visit
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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

11.Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about five hours touring Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit Bahia Ensenada, Lago Roca, Laguna Verde, the Río Lapataia, and the End of the Pan-American Highway. Guides such as David, Gabriel, Florencia, Marcelo, and Gaston have earned praise for clear local stories and good pacing.

“Pick up was easy. Driver Martyn and guide Gaston very friendly and informative. Park was lovely. We did two 30 min walks (first with steps but told beforehand the difficulty - easy for someone used to walking). Had a quick stop for lunch. Also toured the town by bus and was given interesting history of the place. Glad we booked.”

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Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon - Leaving Ushuaia by van
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Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

12.Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

Leave Ushuaia by van for a demanding 14 km trek through forest, river valleys, mud, snow, and high mountain terrain. A live English or Spanish guide leads your small group to Tempanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier, with lunch, poles, crampons if needed, and hotel transfers included. Guides may include Mauro, Nicholas, Luca, or Leo.

“The hike was amazing! Challenging but the view at the top are stunning! I want to thank our guide who was super nice, gave us plenty of information and even took pictures of us! Highly recommend choosing Arpon Trekking for your adventures!”

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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo - Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and the Monte Cervantes story
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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

13.Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

Cruise from Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo, viewing Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, sea lions, seabirds, and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse from a comfortable catamaran. The 5 to 6-hour trip includes bilingual guidance, a café, restrooms, and outdoor viewing decks, but no island landing.

“The boat tour itself was great, but the directions about where and how to get your ticket were very confusing. On the website it says to click here for ticket, but then you get a message that “this is not a ticket!” When we got to the meeting place it was very busy with lots of cruise ship people and the rest of us. Did not know that we needed to go to one of the hurts to get our actual ticket for the boat. Thankfully, some very nice locals helped us and we JUST made the trip. Let me say again that was super! Loved the penguins!”

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Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park - Lake Acigami and the first big view
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Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park

14.Tierra del Fuego National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $40

Travel from Ushuaia into Tierra del Fuego National Park on a shared five-hour tour with a professional guide in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You will see Lake Acigami, Cormorants Island, a beaver dam, Alakush Visitor Center, and Lapataia Bay. An optional End of the World Train ticket or Redonda Island navigation may be added.

“Um dos melhores passeios que ja fiz. O guia extremamente atencioso e simpático. Dando atenção para todoa não deixando faltar qualquer detalhe. O veiculo era bastante confortável.”

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Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park - National Park Station and the road south
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Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

15.End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 110 reviews · 5h 30m · from $140

You’ll ride one way from End of the World Station on a vintage steam train, then tour Tierra del Fuego National Park by shared transfer. An English or Spanish guide explains the former prisoner railway, while stops include Pipo River, Lake Acigami, Laguna Verde, and Lapataia Bay. The five-and-a-half-hour outing includes hotel pickup and drop-off, but not the park entrance fee.

“traduction anglaise très courte par rapport aux explications en espagnol. Excursion trop chère pour seulement du transport. train peu confortable”

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