Beagle Channel + Park + Transfers

USHUAIA BY SEA AND LAND: BEAGLE CHANNEL NAVIGATION + TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK + ROUND-TRIP TRANSFERS

Navigation through the Beagle Channel:

Leaving from the Ushuaia Tourist Dock, we begin navigation. We head towards the Beagle Channel, being able to enjoy as we move further away, a phenomenal panoramic view of the city’s coast, seeing at the same time the most important buildings: Maritime Museum (old prison), Museum of the End of the World , the industrial area, and the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains.

Heading southwest, we will approach the island of Los Lobos. From the boat, you can enjoy seeing specimens of sea lions in their permanent habitat, without a doubt, an unforgettable setting.

Continuing navigation, the next point we will go to is the island of Los Pájaros. Recognized for being the habitat of Magellanic cormorants and Imperial cormorants and also a privileged area to contemplate other specimens of marine avifauna.

The next point we will go to is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, located in the archipelago that bears the same name, where the ship Monte Cervantes also shipwrecked in 1930.

The return to the city is through Paso Chico, with views of the Túnel and Fique Estancias. We will approach the coast again, contemplating the imposing setting that Mount Martial and the glacier that bears the same name give the city.

Technical information on Navigation through the Beagle Channel

• DURATION: 3 hours
• FREQUENCY: All year round. Daily AM and PM departures.
• MEETING AND PRESENTATION POINT: Ushuaia Tourist Pier, meeting 30 minutes before the informed departure time
• INCLUDES: Port tax.
• OPTIONAL: Cafeteria service.
• DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy.
• RECOMMENDATIONS: Coat, hat, gloves, waterproof jacket. In summer: Glasses and sunscreen.

Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park:

We will travel along National Route N°3, towards the Tierra del Fuego National Park. This Route is characterized by being narrow, winding and gravel. Therefore, the route is done at a low speed, which allows you to appreciate the landscapes from the first moment of the journey.

There are eleven kilometers that separate the city of Ushuaia from the access to the park. Before arriving, there will be a stop near the Equestrian Center, to contemplate extraordinary panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, the Ushuaia peninsula and the Bridges, Willie and Les Eclauriers archipelagos.

Later, we will cross the Pipo River bridge, where next to the Ushuaia Golf Club, we will find the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino station, which houses the End of the World Train. Passengers can board it optionally. Those who wish to continue with the walk can do so as well.

The route takes 2 more kilometers to finally arrive at the National Park, a protected area that combines the Subantarctic Forest, lakes, valleys, mountains and peat bogs. Flora and fauna of the most southern and native nature.

A walk begins where we will find ourselves surrounded by Lengas forests and peat bogs, to Lake Acigami (former Roca), a lake of glacial origin, with an area of ​​5.50 square kilometers. You can see how the lake is framed by mountains and forests, where it is also possible to spot specimens of native birds.

Here we will have 30 free minutes in the service area.

Approaching the end of the tour, we will visit Lapataia Bay, where you can contemplate the convergence of mountains and a marine coast rich in mollusks and mussels. Also here we will find remains of the ancient native people that inhabited the region.

At this point, there will be enough time to walk the walkway from which it is recommended to take many photographs and marvel at the impressive scenes of the End of the World.

Finding ourselves at the end of National Route No. 3, the return to the city of Ushuaia will begin.

Technical information of the Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park:

• DURATION: From 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. approximately. In spring/summer afternoon option (from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• FREQUENCY: All year round. Daily departures in the morning.
• ACCESS: From October to April, access to the National Park is charged. It is paid at the Train station (if you take the optional Train Ticket) or at the entrance to the Park.
• MEETING POINT: Accommodation.
• NOT INCLUDED: Entrance to Tierra del Fuego National Park.
• OPTIONAL: End of the World Train Ticket.
• DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy.
• MODALITY: The excursion is carried out in regular service (shared with other passengers).
• REQUIRED CLOTHING: Waterproof jacket + fleece jacket. Waterproof shoes or sneakers with good traction. In the summer months we recommend a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.
• How much does the entrance fee to Tierra del Fuego National Park cost?

Airport / Hotel Transfers:

Don’t worry about round-trip transfers from the airport to your accommodation. We solve it for you! When contracting the package you must inform the date of your trip, the flight numbers, the reservation code and the accommodation where you will be.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All the descriptions and itineraries that we mention here are illustrative: both the times of the activities, their order and the attractions visited may vary, depending on the evaluation of the captain or guide and the weather conditions on the day of the trip. the tour.

• Passengers from 0 to 3 do not pay a ticket.

*Foreign people, please note that Mercado Pago rejects payments from foreigners. Send us a WhatsApp clarifying this so we can help in a personalized way.

This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility since the points visited have access ramps and have space for wheelchair storage. There are also adapted toilets in the different points visited. We also have trained personnel to advise and assist people with reduced mobility.

Excursion operated by TOLKEYEN PATAGONIA TURISMO SA | Lic. EVyT.: File No. 11938 – Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego

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