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What to do and see in Ushuaia, Patagonia: The Best Walking Tours
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. Walking among penguins at 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 NOT included
Reviewed By JohnVandeDam
Be sure to book only with Piratours - ideally directly at their office in the centre of Ushuaia. We had a terrible experience with cancellation of our trip (booked here!) via Grey Line - despite paying in full for a trip on a date shown online here as available. Luckily, that was not the fault of the actual operator Piratour and they were able to fit us in when we went there in person. However, although quite expensive, it was well worth the experience and the tour is respectful of nature & the environment.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 5-Days Discovery Ushuaia and El Calafate
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 4 reviews
Travel to the end of the world! Join us in this adventure and get to know the most southern capital city in the world, Ushuaia. Be astonished by its landscape littered with dense forests, snow-capped mountains, lakes and millenary glaciers.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers in Ushuaia and Calafate, 1 Night at a 4* Hotel in Ushuaia, 3 Nights at a 4* Hotel in El Calafate, English-speaking Guide, Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park, Excursion to Beagle Channel and Sea Wolf Island, Excursion to Punta Bandera and Ice Rivers, Excursion to Perito Moreno Glacier
Exclusions: Plane Tickets, Transfers in Buenos Aires, Meals, excepting breakfast at the hotel, Air tickets Buenos Aires – Ushuaia – El Calafate – Buenos Aires
Reviewed By JohnVandeDam
Be sure to book only with Piratours - ideally directly at their office in the centre of Ushuaia. We had a terrible experience with cancellation of our trip (booked here!) via Grey Line - despite paying in full for a trip on a date shown online here as available. Luckily, that was not the fault of the actual operator Piratour and they were able to fit us in when we went there in person. However, although quite expensive, it was well worth the experience and the tour is respectful of nature & the environment.
5. 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.
6. Canoero Catamarans - Canal Beagle Tour, Sea Lions and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 6 reviews
You can navigate in modern and highly equipped catamarans. The engines of our catamarans significantly improve navigation performance, which translates into greater permanence at points of tourist interest and less navigation time, in addition to optimizing fuel consumption up to 30%, reducing the emission of polluting gases. You will meet the sea lions, different bird species, the famous Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and have the possibility of a short 20-minute walk on the Bridges Islands (Optional).
Inclusions: Port Fees, Certificate of good navigator.
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Reviewed By Overdrive808
Just a heads up, you will see very little penguins, and from far away. The guide explained to us after that you can see the penguins in January, and until then they will hibernate, which is why you can't see them. No worries. On the boat there is a cameraman that takes photos and then tries to sell them (the photos are of an amateur quality). He will get aggressive in asking customers to move out of the way so he can try to take photos in the viewing positions. When reminded that the customers have already paid, and it might be a better approach if the boat circled the island so that everyone can see, he will snarl that he no longer speaks English. Give this a miss unless you are there in January
7. Unique tour to Beagle Channel, pinguins sighting & visit to Estancia Harberton
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit the Sea lion island, Birds island, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Get to see magellanic and gentoo penguins for an hour on Martillo Island, please be aware that you do NOT WALK WITH PENGUINS, you see the penguins from the boat. After that, enjoy the Acatushún Museum at Harberton ranch and finally discover the iconic flag trees in the scenic Route J.
Inclusions: Beagle Channel navigation , Return by Bus, Specialized guide, Entrance to Harberton Ranch
Exclusions: Port fee, Lunch , Transfer to hotel
Reviewed By JohnVandeDam
Be sure to book only with Piratours - ideally directly at their office in the centre of Ushuaia. We had a terrible experience with cancellation of our trip (booked here!) via Grey Line - despite paying in full for a trip on a date shown online here as available. Luckily, that was not the fault of the actual operator Piratour and they were able to fit us in when we went there in person. However, although quite expensive, it was well worth the experience and the tour is respectful of nature & the environment.
8. Tour to Authentic Patagonia 17 days
On this trip you will immerse yourself in the heart of the Atlantic, Andean and Austral Patagonia, its infinite lakes, steppes, and glaciers. You will discover the flora, fauna, and the rural traditions of local communities, the local gastronomy, and the natural parks of the south of Argentina. A highlight of this trip will be the cultural exchange experience with a community of natives in Bariloche and the whale watching in Península Valdés.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 15 nights accommodation (category: standard) , 1 homestay in full board, Breakfasts in all accommodations., Tickets to National Parks., Transfers to the airport (in private service when mentioned), Meals when "included" , Excursions mentioned on the itinerary (group tours)
Exclusions: Air transport (optional)., Excursions indicated as "optional "., Personal meals and extras not mentioned.
Reviewed By mfsungoddess
My group of 14 people visited with the local family for a great dinner and empanada cooking session. everyone enjoyed the opportunity to try many of the local dishes and to even make one. the hosts were fantastic. as this was our first day in Argentina and it set the tone for the reminder of the trip.
9. 8-Days Premium Discovery Ushuaia & El Calafate
Travel to the end of the world!! Join us in this adventure and get to know the most southerly capital city in the world, Ushuaia. Be astonished by its landscape littered with dense forests, snow-capped mountains, lakes and millenary glaciers. Then visit the world-famous Los Glaciares National Park, situated near the town of El Calafate. These are two of Argentina’s tourist attractions that you simply cannot afford to miss.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 nights in a 4* Boutique hotel in Ushuaia - including tax and breakfast, 3 nights lodging in a 4* Boutique hotel in El Calafate (Edenia Punta Soberana or similar), All tours mentioned on the itinerary on a shared basis (small groups) with English speaking guide, All transfers from airport – hotel - airport with driver
Exclusions: Domestic flights , Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By JohnVandeDam
Be sure to book only with Piratours - ideally directly at their office in the centre of Ushuaia. We had a terrible experience with cancellation of our trip (booked here!) via Grey Line - despite paying in full for a trip on a date shown online here as available. Luckily, that was not the fault of the actual operator Piratour and they were able to fit us in when we went there in person. However, although quite expensive, it was well worth the experience and the tour is respectful of nature & the environment.
10. Classic Experience to Escondido and Fagnano Lakes
Are you ready to know the mysterious Lago Escondido and the beauty of Lago Fagnano? Throughout the tour, you will be able to observe and appreciate the different landscapes offered by the end of the world. The guide, an expert in the area, will be in charge of designing the most important points.
Inclusions: Specialized guides, Transfer in-out
Exclusions: Gratitudes (optional), Lunch
Reviewed By JohnVandeDam
Be sure to book only with Piratours - ideally directly at their office in the centre of Ushuaia. We had a terrible experience with cancellation of our trip (booked here!) via Grey Line - despite paying in full for a trip on a date shown online here as available. Luckily, that was not the fault of the actual operator Piratour and they were able to fit us in when we went there in person. However, although quite expensive, it was well worth the experience and the tour is respectful of nature & the environment.
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