Day Trips & Excursions in Ushuaia

Learn about penguins on this 4-hour visit to one of the world's largest penguin colonies from Ushuaia. Travel by boat to the colony, navigating the Beagle Channel and listening to narration from your guide. Morning and afternoon departure times available.

Enjoy walking the southernmost city in the world, different views of Beagle Channel, the Olivia Mount, the pier, and different museums

Full Day tour to enjoy y discover the Penguins of Gable Island and Harberton Ranch.

Head across the the Southern Andes of Tierra del Fuego on a 4x4 tour from Ushuaia that takes you to the Lake District's most remote and beautiful enclaves. Catch views of pristine mountain lakes and thick Patagonian forests as your rugged off-road vehicle crosses rivers and mud trails to get you there safely. This tour includes lunch with Patagonian red wine.

The Beagle Channel runs through the Tierra del Fuego archipelago at the southernmost tip of Patagonia. On this tour, set sail on a scenic cruise along the remote strait and visit the sea lion colonies at Los Lobos island, see Les Eclareir´s Lighthouse, and look out for skuas, albatross, and gaviotas on Los Pajaros island.

If you're in Ushuaia between October and April, sailing to Martillo Island to see colonies of wild penguins is a must. This half-day tour is a great option for getting out, seeing the sights, and then heading back to town without investing a whole day. Plus, it includes stops at other islands known for wildlife and a historical lighthouse, all while passing by incredible coastline views.

Explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of Tierra del Fuego National Park from Ushuaia, traveling by your choice of bus or the Southern Fuegian Railway, also known as the 'End of the World Train.' Trace the coastline of the Beagle Channel, passing by sparkling bays, rivers, snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, and the emerald forests of the Fuegian Andes. Disembark to walk along nature paths and explore these unique southern ecosystems, and learn about the history of an old prison settlement and the inmates who helped build the railway.

Explore Tierra del Fuego on this Patagonian eco-adventure, departing from Ushuaia. You'll visit a Magellanic penguin rookery on Martillo Island, accessible by boat. Paddle an inflatable canoe down the Lasiphashaj River and through the Beagle Channel in the company of experienced adventure guides. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a scenic hike on remote Gable Island. Choose an optional side trip to Estancia Harberton, tour the 19th-century homestead and visit its unusual museum. This full-day adventure includes round-trip hotel transportation, all equipment, lunch, snacks, beverages and wine.

Explore the world's southernmost point by land and by sea on this combo tour from Ushuaia. Journey inside Tierra del Feugo National Park, where you'll ride the historic Southern Fuegian Railway, also known as the 'Train of the End of the World.' Hop off at Verde Lake, Lapataia Bay, and other stations to appreciate the stunning alpine scenery, and enjoy a few hours of leisure time back in Ushuaia. In the afternoon, navigate the famous Beagle Channel, cruising past snow-capped peaks to different islands where you can observe wildlife like sea lions, cormorants, and an array of other birdlife.