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The 10 Best Tours in Ushuaia, Patagonia
The world's southernmost city is located on the Beagle Channel, between the Martial Range and the end of the world. It is a key access point to skiing at Cerro Castor and Glaciar Martial, wildlife adventures with penguins and orcas in the Beagle Channel, and Tierra del Fuego National Park. Of course, it’s also the port of call nearest Antarctica, and a unique destination for kayaking, sailing or having a drink in a warm hotel bar.
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1. Full-Day: Nordic Ski, Snowshoes, Snowmobile, Sledding in Ushuaia Blanca
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is the ultimate winter day!! Four activities in one day in one of the most amazing scenarios in Ushuaia!! • Take a Nordic Ski class • Snowshoes trekking on the Valley • Discover the landscape by Snowmobile • Return to childhood by going sledding on a hill • Take a break on the Mountain Bar to enjoy the included lunch that will allow you to keep playing outside!!
Inclusions: Transportation to the Valley, 1 hour Nordic ski class with equipment, Snowshoes trekking with equipment, Snowmobile, Sledding, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Winter snow clothing (available for rental), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By suzntk
We rented parkas for Antarctica from them and everyone in the office was a delight! If they were this nice and helpful just renting parkas, taking a trip with them must be a blast!!! We will definitely use them for a future adventure!!!
2. Private Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport (Ushuaia)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private transfers from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport, with a guide or a driver/guide.
Inclusions: Guide/Driver, Round-Trip Private Transfer
Exclusions: Tips (optional)
Reviewed By danielarK9287UF
Worst experience in Calafate. Rude tourguides Abusive with animals No respect for the visitors or for the animals Sad to see these kind of experiences are still running Went there for the horses, there were not to much to see on the ride
3. Sailing Ushuaia Beagle Channel in a yatch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will enjoy a relaxing yatch sailing through the historic and challenging Beagle Channel, the cradle of countless historic shipwrecks in these icy waters south of the Strait of Magellan. One of the objectives will be to obtain the typical postcard with the lighthouse behind us. We set sail from the tourist pier along the wide Ushuaia Bay, observing from another perspective the profile of the city of Ushuaia and the geographical distribution at the foot of the Andes Mountains; until reaching the Beagle Channel through the Paso Chico. There we sail around the Island of the Birds where we appreciate the Fuegian birds such as Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls. We go on around the sea lions’ island where we can see specimens of sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Harbour tax: 1 usd aprox
Reviewed By gustavodanielj2021
Ir was an excelente experience! Warm people Well prepared turist guides. Close and personal attention. Everything well organized. I recomend it!!
4. Walking among penguins Experience - Martillo Island Penguin Rookery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Live the incredible experience of walking among the magnificent and friendly penguins of Martillo Island. In addition, you can see the fabulous landscapes that surround the roads to the Haberton ranch and the island.
Inclusions: Specialized guide, Entrance to Harberton Ranch
Exclusions: Transfer from the hotel, Lunch
Reviewed By B561DKjoeg
This tour of the Beagle Channel, islands teeming with wildlife, the penguin colony and Estancia Harberton is well worth the time and money although we had a bit of a glitch in our tour. We had booked a tour on a small boat with 20 passengers. We were placed on a catamaran with three decks containing several hundred people. Bait and switch? Communication with Trip Advisor was poor. We thought we were with a company called Signature Tours, when we got to the pier the morning of departure, no one had heard of them. We spent about 30 minutes determining where we needed to be. We ended up with a company called Rombu Sur. The wind was blowing the day of our tour, so the channel was rough. The larger boat was more comfortable and we enjoyed our tour, especially of the museum at Harberton. Wonderful English speaking guides. We rode a comfortable bus back to Ushuaia. All in all we had a great day after a stressful start due to poor communication by Trip Advisor. None of the emails I sent were responded to by Trip Advisor. My advice? Wait until you are in Ushuaia and book your tour directly with the tour company and cut out the middle man! Shame on Trip Advisor.
5. Vinciguerra Glacier and Laguna de los Tempanos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This activity is unique because you will be accompanied by professional mountain guides certified by the Argentine Association of Mountain Guides, which guarantees your safety throughout the outing. The transit on the Glacier is really something not to be missed!
Inclusions: Ham, cheese, tomato sandwich. There are options for Celiacs, Vegetarians and Vegans, Private transportation, Personal insurance, Trekking pole, Cereal bar, alfajor and apple
Exclusions: Personal Clothing, Backpack
Reviewed By Patrick D
We were in Ushuaia for two days ahead of joining an Antarctic cruise and wanted to spend some time trekking in order to experience the beautiful Patagonian mountain landscapes. We explained our timings/situation/experience to Sebastian and he suggested an accelerated Torres del Rio Chico short circuit and arranged everything for us. Our guide, Ignacio, collected us from the hotel exactly on time and drove us up into the mountains where we set off on a truly stunning two-day hike. Ignacio was a legend - very experienced, hugely knowledgeable and great company - we could not have asked for a better guide! After 2 amazing (and tiring!) on the mountain, Ignacio delivered us back to the hotel in plenty of time to join our cruise. Thank you Sebastian for arranging and thank you Ignacio for a truly amazing time - we are extremely grateful. Would highly recommend to anyone passing through Ushuaia who wants to see a little more of the region but off the beaten trail
6. Beagle Channel navigation with mini trekking by Patagonia Explorer
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 112 reviews
We work with small groups of up to 18 passengers in a familiar and friendly environment with the company of professional Spanish and English speaking guides. The excursions are carried out with the "KAMS and" TELIENKA "yachts, twin vessels of 15 meters in length, which due to their dimensions allow a maximum approach to the islands allowing preferential sightings. During our tour we visit Isla Alicia, Isla de Pájaros and Isla de Lobos, where we make very close sightings of the fauna of the Beagle Channel. We know the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse built in 1919, a true emblem of the City of Ushuaia. At the end, we disembark at Bridges Island to walk a path of interpretation of flora and birds, telling the story of the Yámanas aborigines. Here are the largest Yámana anthropogenic shells in the region. It also has a panoramic point from where we can observe the magnificence of the Beagle Channel with the City of Ushuaia in the distance.
Inclusions: Coffee, tea varieties, hot chocolate, the typical Argentine mate and sweet cookies
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Reviewed By lindatB8559OZ
We chose this particular tour because it included an opportunity to get out on one of the islands and walk a while. The guide shared interesting information about the indigenous people and showed us some archaeological remains as well as shared the importance of different native plants. The views from the island were gorgeous, and we took beautiful pics there. Of course, like other channel tours we were up close to the sea lions and birds on their respective islands. When we sailed around the lighthouse, the boat stopped so the guide could take your picture with the lighthouse in the background with your own camera. On the way back we were served coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies as well as a local liquor. During the ride the guide explained interesting information about the Tierra del Fuego and its history in both Spanish and English using large maps and photos as visuals. We even saw a two-day-old sea lion pup! This was a delightful morning and good value for the price! Would highly recommend this channel tour!!
7. Lakes District 4x4 Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Ushuaia
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 141 reviews
The first and best 4x4 full-day tour in Tierra del Fuego from Ushuaia. Expert guides pick you up from your hotel for a pleasant ride along valleys, mountains, and through the forest that encircle Ushuaia. Enjoy a real off-road experience along the 5th largest lake in Argentina. This is an adventure for any kind of traveler that wants to explore the secrets hidden behind the Southern Andes Range. The ride includes an unforgettable “asado” in a forest refuge. Fun & Nature are the elements to discover in this area with forest, lakes and mountains.
Inclusions: Snacks, 2-course lunch, Beverages, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By LightPacker815359
Run by a group of younger,multilingual guides,these popular all-day outings include hiking and kayaking in Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego,the famous 4WD adventure around Lago Fagnano,and a multisport outing around Estancia Harberton that includes kayaking and a visit by boat to the penguin colony.
8. Full Day Tierra del Fuego Lakes OffRoad Tour with 4x4s or ATVs
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 18 reviews
This is an exclusive way to spend a wonderful day fuegian style. With 4x4 vehicles we access amazing places that otherwise would be impossible to visit having a strong contact with nature on small groups with a maximum of 12 passengers. Highlights: • Crossing the Andes Mountain Range • Visit Lago Escandido and Lago Fagnano • Have an ATV o UTV adventure • Have a nice Argentinian "Asado" in a historical hut with the best Malbec wine! • Impressive panoramic view points.
Inclusions: Pick-Up and Drop-Off to your Hotel In Ushuaia, Specialized Local Guide, Full Lunch with Argentinian Asado (beef meat and grilled vegetables), wine, hot beverages and local desert., Lunch, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Personal expenses
Reviewed By suzntk
We rented parkas for Antarctica from them and everyone in the office was a delight! If they were this nice and helpful just renting parkas, taking a trip with them must be a blast!!! We will definitely use them for a future adventure!!!
9. Ushuaia-End of the World tour -National Park 4 hours (shared tour-)
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
Explore the southernmost National Park in the world. Enjoy the nature and the wildlife in this pristine forest. This is the unique National Park in Argentina that combines, mountains, the sea, rivers, lakes, forest, everlasting snow on the peaks. This tour lasts about 4 hours and we also stop at the End of the World railway Station, where you can take End of the World Train ( it is an optional ride of 1 hour long). The furthest point we will reach is the end of Panamerican Highway to take a picture of the distance from Alaska up to there at the famous sign. This tour is EXCLUSIVE for people who stay at hotels or air b&b ( NOT FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS)
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park Tour
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, End of the World Train ticket ( optional riding, $20 USD for a snack at the stop, admission tickets to the park can be paid in AR$ or Credit card and costs AR$ 490 per person, Souvenir passport stamp ($3 USD each)
Reviewed By Carlo K
Enjoyed the magnificent views and the local fauna and flora, very well explained by the guide. The walks were not too long, but I would have preferred longer ones.
10. Emerald Lagoon Trekking from Ushuaia
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 36 reviews
We recommend this tour for nature lovers, as it takes you to the heart of the Nature Reserve and Landscape Tierra del Fuego, where the Emerald Lagoon is located. Emerald Lagoon Trekking from Ushuaia is a 4 hours trek through landscapes of great beauty, being able to observe the local flora and, if we're lucky, foxes, condors and beavers.
Inclusions: Transfer IN/OUT from selected hotels, Professional guide, Wellingtons, Lunch Box
Exclusions: Extras not detailed in the itinerary
Reviewed By Michael L
You feel you are totally upside down standing at the end of the earth. "NOT" sleepy city, Hard Rock Cafe, junk shops, the yellow church, the train to no where. Make sure you get you signed certificate at the tourist office. Also free wifi inside the office.
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