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Ushuaia: The 15 Best Tours at the End of the World

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The southernmost city in the world sells three things well: the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego National Park and the old prison train. Below are the 15 best Ushuaia tours, what each one actually reaches, how exposed you will be to the wind, and what to expect from a summer versus a winter departure.

Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour

Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour - Tierra del Fuego National Park: what you get with the guided time

Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran - Getting on board at Catamaranes Canoero, and how to avoid a rough start

Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island - Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and the Mount Cervantes Wreck Story

3.Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

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

Sail the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to Martillo Island for close-up penguins, sea lions, birds, and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse.

“Good activity overall to see the sea lions and penguins. The boat gets really close to them so it’s perfect for pictures. The boat itself is clean, modern and spacious, with a café on board. There’s seating upstairs and downstairs which is comfortable, and outside space to view at the stops. Staff all super friendly. -Downside is the price was expensive for what it was. -There could have been another stop, maybe at a local fisherman’s village on the way back, as the way back was long. -Could not hear what the tour guide was saying over the microphone, sharing history etc with us. It seemed only one speaker out…”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise - Ushuaia Bay to Paso Chico, then straight into the Beagle Channel

Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island - Martillo Island penguins: what close really means here

5.Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

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

A 5-hour Beagle Channel catamaran to Martillo Island for close penguin sightings, sea lions, lighthouse views, and serious photo ops.

“Great trip and a bucket list must do. We had an additional sighting of a Humpback Whale so extra bonus. No issues at all”

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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour - Getting from Ushuaia to the trailhead, without the stress

6.From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

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

Guided trek from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda in a small group with poles, lunch, and expert flora stops. Rain or shine, 6 hours.

“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

Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation - How the schedule moves, and why you need decent stamina

7.Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

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

Train of the End of the World, Tierra del Fuego stops, and Beagle Channel sailing for lighthouse photos and penguin wildlife.

“Guide was lovely. Really interested and informative. Driver was also a lovely guy. We saw all the important sites in the park. The initial entry onto the boat was a bit chaotic and we were on a different boat for my ticket but the boat trip was fantastic and definitely worth doing Skipper made sure that everyone saw everything.”

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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion - Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego: Bahia Ensenada and the Lago Roca walk

Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon - Getting there from Ushuaia, and what the 8 hours really look like

10.Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

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

Walk to Vinciguerra Glacier and Los Tempanos in a small group from Ushuaia, with pickup, gear, and a hearty lunch.

“An unforgettable experience on the Vinciguerra Glacier! The two guides who accompanied us were outstanding: professional, attentive, and always ready to help, making us feel safe at all times. The trek itself is spectacular, surrounded by breathtaking scenery that leaves you speechless. Reaching the glacier was truly moving – a natural wonder that makes you feel small in front of its greatness. I highly recommend this adventure to anyone who wants to experience something unique and authentic in the heart of Patagonia.”

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Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park

Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park - Cormorants Island and the beaver dam: wildlife stops that reward attention

11.Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park

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

Half-day tour from Ushuaia to Tierra del Fuego National Park with lakes, wildlife stops, Alakush center, and Lapataia Bay views.

“Visita relampago al parque. Tiempos cronometrados en cada parada y mucho tiempo perdido esperando a los que llegan en el tren. Tour muy caro para lo que se ofrece. No repetiria.”

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Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park - From End of the World Station to National Park Station

12.Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

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

Ride the steam End of the World Train, then explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, with stops at Lapataia Bay and more.

“I booked a ticket for November 7th, but on the morning of the 6th I was told there were no tickets left for the Ushuaia train and I had to change it to the 8th. However, my flight departed Ushuaia on the morning of the 8th, and they wouldn't give me a refund. But on the afternoon of the 6th, I could still buy a ticket for the Ushuaia train for the 7th on another platform.”

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Ushuaia: Heart of the Andes Scenic Helicopter Adventure

Ushuaia: Heart of the Andes Scenic Helicopter Adventure - Carbajal Valley peat bogs and Nothofagus forests: why season changes the whole show

Full Day Tour of Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica

Full Day Tour of Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica - Río Ladrillero to Faro San Pablo: snack breaks, a geologic surprise, and a wreck story

14.Full Day Tour of Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Full day Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica from Ushuaia, with the ship Desdémona, lighthouse views, ranch life, and a fisherman's lunch.

“Hermoso paseo!!! Imperdible!!!nuestro guía Lucas genio!!! Tranquilo explicando, buena onda!!! Paso Garibaldi..estancia , cabo san Pablo, el desdemona, la comida riquísima en lo de Miguel y Silvia , crotalo a la pizza riquísimo!!!! En Tolhuin la panadería..imprnsada en ese lugar..precioso!!!”

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Trekking Emerald Lagoon

Trekking Emerald Lagoon - The trek to Laguna Esmeralda: what 2 hours actually feels like

15.Trekking Emerald Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $105

Guided small-group trek from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda, with hotel pickup, snacks and lunch included, in all weather conditions.

“This isn’t a difficult hike but you do need to take it seriously (it had been snowing that morning)! The tour operator rightly insisted on boots (not trail shoes) which we hired for around £6. Our guide was very good and informative. Always a pleasure to hike in a group.”

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