Discover Ushuaia, the capital of the Province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and the Atlantic Islands, or better known as the End of the World, the southernmost city on the planet, where the magic of Mystical Patagonia begins.
This region located in the extreme south of Argentina invites you to discover its wonderful landscapes at the foot of the Andes Mountains and on the mythical Beagle Channel.
This coastal city is the gateway to Antarctica, all the hundreds of cruises that venture to discover the white continent make a mandatory stop at the port of Ushuaia.
The city has plenty of activities for the outdoors at different times of the year; hiking, sport fishing, 4×4, cross-country and alpine skiing, sailings, helicopter trips, among others.
The most outstanding places to visit are: navigation through the Beagle Channel (Les Eclaireus Lighthouse, Isla de Lobos and Penguin Colony), hike to Laguna Esmeralda, the Museo del Presidio, Lapataia National Park and the Escondido and Fagnano Lakes.
It also has Cerro Castor for alpine skiing, classified as the one with the best snow in South America, and different winter centers for husky dogs sledding rides, snowshoe walks, snowmobiles, among others.
Come and live a unique experience in the farthest reaches of the earth.
ITINERARY
Reception at the Ushuaia airport and transfer to your hotel – Free afternoon to explore the city on your own and visit the Museo del Presidio.
NATIONAL PARK, END OF THE WORLD TRAIN & BEAGLE CHANNEL NAVIGATION
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to go to Lapataia National Park. Before entering the park, and on the banks of the Pipo River valley, is located the End of the World Railway Station, after a brief visit to its facilities we will depart in the convoy that will take us through the old route that the train of the presidio had. The Tierra del Fuego National Park is unique for bringing together mountains, sea and forest. We will visit the most attractive points and its impressive landscapes: Roca Lake and Lapataia Bay, where Route No. 3 ends and the southern end of the Pan-American Route is also located. At each site we will make short walks to interpret the native forest species and fauna preserved in the southernmost National Park of Argentina.
Then we will return to the city center for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon -at 3:00 pm- you must present yourself at the Tourist Pier to navigate the Beagle Channel, which allows us to enjoy an unbeatable experience. We cross the Beagle Channel towards Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los lobos, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Isla Martillo where we will find a colony of Magellanic penguins.
Total duration: FULL DAY (12 hours approx)
FAGNANO AND HIDDEN LAKES & PATAGONIAN LAMB TASTING
We will pick you up from your hotel in the early morning and leave the city of Ushuaia along National Route No. 3 (Pan-American) to the north of the island, to access the Fuegian Andes through valleys covered by peat bogs.
During the tour, we will be able to observe the Carbajal, Tierra Mayor and Las Cotorras valleys and then arrive at Garibaldi Pass (450 meters above sea level), crossing the Andes Mountains, with the beautiful view of Escondido and Fagnano Lakes. At the head of Lake Fagnano we will make a brief stop to enjoy the landscape.
From there we will start our return to the city, with a previous stop to taste the typical Fuegian Lamb Roast.
Approximate pick up time in downtown hotels: 08.00 am.
Approximate duration: 7 hours.
Rest of the afternoon free to explore the city on your own
USHUAIA DEPARTURE
We will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport and take your return flight.
IT INCLUDES
NOT INCLUDED:
– Tierra del Fuego National Park tickets.
– Transfer to / from the Tourist Pier for navigation, no port fee.
– Optionals, meals or tips.
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