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Argentina's classics.
The 10 ushuaia tours worth your time in Argentina. The prices, the operators behind them, and what each day actually involves.
Ushuaia’s End of the World Train and Tierra del Fuego National Park in one 5-hour tour, plus the Zaratiegui passport stamp.
“Excellent. Guide is smart, friendly and very engaging . Beautiful scenery !”
Cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to Sea Lion Island and Penguin Island, with Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and wildlife stops.
“Sea lions and penguins almost within touching distance: What's not to like?! The cruise was beautiful, with the sea and mountains surrounding us. Good narratives and information about the trip. The catamaran was comfortable and warm, offering warm beverages and snacks. Naturally, everyone wanted to get the best photos, but the excursion staff ensured everyone…”
Catamaran sailing on Ushuaia’s Beagle Channel to Martillo Island for close-up penguins, sea lions, and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse.
“While we really enjoyed our trip on the Catamaran and loved seeing the sea lions, I think there could be better crowd management when you get to the penguins. While they did ask people to keep moving so that everyone could get photos, etc., in reality, the same 20 or so people had the best…”
150-min catamaran cruise from Ushuaia through Beagle Channel wildlife islands and Puerto Karelo, with bilingual guide, heating, and toilets.
“The tour was great, and the guide on the boat did his great job, explaining everything in north Spanish and English. The only regret on our tour was that we came in the wrong season. We didn't have the chance to see penguins.”
Guided Ushuaia day tour with the End of the World Train, Tierra del Fuego park viewpoints, and iconic photo stops at the continent’s ends.
“Great guide, beautiful landscapes. Train was hokey, but everyone does it. Camilla, the guide, was truly a fountain of information, geological, botanical, historical!”
5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia through the Beagle Channel to Martillo Island for penguins, sea lions, whales, and mountain views.
“We really enjoyed this activity. We saw a lot of penguins and our guide ensured that everyone could take pictures. Everything was well organised. The boat was comfortable. You can buy on board beer, wine, sandwiches and lots of souvenirs. We highly recommend this trip.”
Guided 6-hour trek from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda in Tierra del Fuego. Small group, poles, boxed lunch, hot drink, wildlife spotting.
“A fantastic tour, Nicolas was an amazing guide - so knowledgeable and his passions for nature and the environment really showed! He was also very considerate of some of the group who were a little slower or needed some more assistance without hindering others”
From $190, ride the End of the World train and sail the Beagle Channel for penguins, sea lions, and a lighthouse photo in Ushuaia.
“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…”
Tierra del Fuego shore excursion from Ushuaia: Lake Roca, wildlife, Beagle Channel views, Pan-American Highway photo stop.
“This was a great excursion from our cruise ship. It used the day well and still left us time to explore Ushuaia upon our return. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The "famous" post office is now closed but you can still get a photo-op and pretend to mail a letter…”
A 1-hour train-style tour through Ushuaia with 2 big photo stops, audio in English/Spanish, and coffee, all for about $20.
“A good way to see the main sights of Ushuaia when your time there is limited.”
