Ushuaia Tours: 15 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.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 5 hours · from $180

Spend five hours aboard a comfortable catamaran from Ushuaia, visiting Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island. An English and Spanish guide explains the wildlife and the SS Monte Cervantes story. You watch Magellanic and Papua penguins from the boat, not on foot.

“Fantastic all around. Lots of opportunity to see the penguins and sea lions. The boats stayed longer than other boats that came and went. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $92

From Ushuaia’s tourist pier, you’ll spend about five and a half hours on a catamaran through the Beagle Channel. Expect sea lions, cormorants, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Chilean and Argentine scenery, and close views of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins at Martillo Island. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and a café is available onboard.

“Great trip to see the penguins and sea lions. Comfortable boat, cafe on board. Enough time at each stop to take pictures. Lots of explanations and history. Overall a great day. Recommend”

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4.Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · 2h 30m · from $115

Board a heated, wheelchair-accessible catamaran at Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina 470 for a 150-minute cruise from Ushuaia. You’ll see seabirds, two sea lion species, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Yamana shell deposits, with Spanish and English commentary, audio guides, and a short island walk.

“It was a lovely way to visit small islands in the Beagle Channel. The views were amazing and, as birders, we appreciated being able to see Geese, Skuas, Terns, and Cormorants on the islands and in flight in the channel. The highlight for us were the two Andean Condors on the island near the lighthouse.”

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5.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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6.Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 5 hours · from $178

Spend about five hours aboard a Catamaranes Canoero vessel from Ushuaia, sailing past Bird Island, Sea Lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Martillo Island. A bilingual guide explains the wildlife and scenery while you view Magellanic and Gentoo penguins from the boat. Snacks, drinks, and souvenirs are sold onboard.

“Great activity & location with brilliant boat and tour guide provided!”

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7.Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Join a small group of up to 12 for a six-hour hike from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda. Guides such as Nicolas, Julian, Fernanda, and Manuel lead you through forests, valleys, mud, and possible snow, sharing local nature facts before serving lunch and a hot drink beside the lagoon.

“The trek was great! Katheryn was our hostess with the mostest! She was very friendly and gave a lot of information on the ecology and geography .”

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8.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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9.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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10.Panoramic City Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 155 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

Ride Ushuaia’s colorful road train for one hour, from the waterfront to the city’s outer neighborhoods. Hear local stories in English or Spanish, stop at Misión Barra and the Beagle Channel Viewpoint, and enjoy a cup of coffee. The vehicle looks like a train but runs on the road, returning to its starting point.

“It's informative short trip around Ushuaia. Much depends on the weather. The guide was great. I'd take the trip again.”

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11.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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12.Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

Join a small group of up to seven for an 8-hour trek from Ushuaia to Tempanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier. Guides such as Mauro, Luca, Nicholas, and Leo have led guests through muddy forest, snow, river valleys, and changing weather. Lunch, poles, crampons if needed, and hotel transport are included, but boots and waterproof clothing are your responsibility.

“Extraordinary hike with passionate and very caring guide and driver. 8h30mins from pick up to drop off at my hotel. Vegetarian meal was delicious (vegetables empanadas, nuts, cookies) and the unexpected hot mate when we reached the glacier was very welcomed.”

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13.Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

From Ushuaia’s tourist port, you cruise the Beagle Channel for about five to six hours with bilingual guidance, onboard restrooms, a café, and indoor seating. See seabirds, sea lions, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Puerto Almanza, Gable Island, and penguins at Isla Martillo. The catamaran does not land on the islands.

“Overall is good. Just the initial part of trying to figure out what to do to get on board is frustrating. Need to provide more explicit instructions such as: 1. Go to this Kiosk at this location on the google map. 2. Report your name and retrieve an actual boarding ticket. 3. Head to this location on the google map to board. Instead of just indicating a meeting point without explanation. Who are we meeting? What do we show when we meet? etc.”

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14.Tierra del Fuego National Park

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

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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15.End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 110 reviews · 5h 30m · from $140

Ride a steam train from Ushuaia’s End of the World Station, hearing the story of the prison railway through an audio system in seven languages. Then tour Tierra del Fuego National Park with an English or Spanish guide, stopping at Lake Acigami, Laguna Verde, Alakush, and Lapataia Bay.

“I booked a ticket for November 7th, but on the morning of the 6th I was told there were no tickets left for the Ushuaia train and I had to change it to the 8th. However, my flight departed Ushuaia on the morning of the 8th, and they wouldn't give me a refund. But on the afternoon of the 6th, I could still buy a ticket for the Ushuaia train for the 7th on another platform.”

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