National Park Tours in Ushuaia: 7 That Fill a Day Properly

1.National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 811 reviews · 5 hours · from $111Our pick

This five-hour Ushuaia tour combines the End of the World Train with Tierra del Fuego National Park. A bilingual guide such as Martina, Aileen, or Jacky leads you to Lapataia Bay, Roca Lake, Alakush Center, and Ensenada Zaratiegui. Hotel pickup, transport, and train fare are included, but the AR$40,000 park fee is extra.

“Martina our guide and Vito our driver were fantastic. The trip was well organised and interesting. Highly recommended.”

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2.National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 414 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $115

This six-hour guided outing combines the End of the World Train with Tierra del Fuego National Park’s best-known viewpoints. Expect bilingual commentary, hotel pickup, photo stops at Lapataia Bay and Lake Roca, a visit to Ensenada Bay’s post office, and a shared group of up to 24 people. Park admission costs extra.

“The tour was extremely well organised. I was picked up directly from my hotel at the exact time they scheduled. The tour guide Eileen was very knowledgeable and friendly and spoke fluent English so I could understand everything. I only had one full day to spend in Ushuaia and I am so glad that I chose to do this tour. It was definitely worth it. The scenery was breathtaking and the train ride was a lot of fun, with fascinating narration in several languages of the history of the train and the area. There are several hiking routes within the park - if I had more time I would definitely…”

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3.National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 182 reviews · 510 minutes - 12 hours · from $190

Spend up to 12 hours combining Tierra del Fuego National Park, the End of the World Train, and a Beagle Channel cruise. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Martina and Jacqueline have been especially attentive guides. Check that your boat option includes Isla Martillo if penguins are a priority.

“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 that everyone saw everything.”

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4.Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

From Ushuaia’s cruise pier, this 4 to 5 hour outing visits Lake Roca, Zaratiegui Cove, and Bahia Lapataia at the end of the Pan-American Highway. A local guide provides commentary, and pickup and return are arranged around the ship. Confirm the group size and train arrangements before booking, since some departures use larger buses.

“The tour bus was not in the best of shape. The windows were foggy for the first portion of the tour so we couldn't see much. The sound system was not working very well so we had trouble hearing the guide and her accent was very marked and combined with the broken sound system we had trouble understanding her. The park itself was very nice with some beautiful vistas.”

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5.Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about five hours touring Tierra del Fuego National Park and Ushuaia in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Spanish speaking guide. Expect easy walks, lake and mountain views, the End of the Pan-American Highway sign, a snack stop, and photo stops around the world’s southernmost city. Park admission costs $25 extra and requires a credit card.

“There must be more spectacular areas in Ushuaia than the Tierra del Fuego National Park. Was a bit disappointed. Also, unfortunately we didn't have the best guide. Very nice man, English was a bit difficult to understand at times and talked constantly- a good guide knows when to shut up.”

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6.Tierra del Fuego National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $40Best value

Travel from Ushuaia along National Route 3 into Tierra del Fuego National Park. You will see Lake Acigami, Cormorants Island, a beaver dam, the Alakush Visitor Center, and Lapataia Bay. Shared transport, a professional guide, and hotel pickup are included. The End of the World Train or Redonda Island navigation may be added.

“Visita relampago al parque. Tiempos cronometrados en cada parada y mucho tiempo perdido esperando a los que llegan en el tren. Tour muy caro para lo que se ofrece. No repetiria.”

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7.13-Day Best of Patagonia Tour from El Calafate to Ushuaia: Los Glaciares, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 13 days (approx.) · from $2,302

You travel from El Calafate to Ushuaia with hotels, breakfasts, shared transfers, local buses, and guided visits to Perito Moreno Glacier, Torres del Paine, Tierra del Fuego National Park, and the Beagle Channel. Expect free hiking days in El Chaltén, several independent bus-station transfers, English and Spanish guides, and optional glacier, penguin, and kayaking upgrades.

“Overall the trip was awesome! I'm not very athletic, so trekking is not in my future, but I still had scenic walks and a wonderful time. The Perito Moreno Glacier, Beagle Channel and penguins are not to be missed! Ushuaia has the bluest sky I've ever seen.”

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