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The 15 Best Ushuaia Tours & Beagle Channel Trips

91 tours  ·  from $11

The last town on the road runs on weather and sailing times. These 15 sort the catamarans out to the sea lions and penguins, the national park and its steam train, and the days that head up into the Fuegian mountains, priced and honest about what the wind cancels.

Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour - The minibus ride into Tierra del Fuego
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Ushuaia: National Park & Train of the End of the World Tour

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

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

Travel by minibus and historic train through Tierra del Fuego National Park with an English or Spanish guide. You’ll visit Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca, Alakush Center, and Ensenada Zaratiegui, where you can stamp your passport. Guides such as Aileen, Martina, Jackie, and Luis are often praised for clear explanations and kind, careful service.

“Excellent despite the rain and snow. The park is breathtakingly beautiful. Train ride has informative commentary, scenic and must do if you’re visiting Ushuaia .”

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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran - Bird Island shows the smaller details of the channel
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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

2.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

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

Spend five hours aboard a warm, modern catamaran from Ushuaia, watching sea lions, cormorants, seabirds, and Magellanic and Papuan penguins. A bilingual guide provides live commentary, with audio support in four languages. You view the penguins from the boat rather than walking on Martillo Island, but the catamaran pulls close to shore.

“Fun and well-organised excursion to see sea lions, cormorants and penguins from up close. We were very lucky and even saw a humpback whale. The only negative/annoying part of this journey were two ladies of the organising agency who took pictures of the passengers. We wanted to enjoy the beautiful animals and they were shouting for people to make room in order for them to take there pics which could then be bought. Very annoying. Otherwise everything was great (even the coffee on board!).”

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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island - Sea Lion Island and Bird Island
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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

3.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

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

Spend about five and a half hours aboard a catamaran from Ushuaia, sailing through the Beagle Channel to Martillo Island. You’ll see sea lions, cormorants, historic wreck sites, Chilean views, and summer penguin colonies from the boat. English and Spanish guides provide commentary, with a café, bathrooms, and outdoor decks onboard.

“Good activity overall to see the sea lions and penguins. The boat gets really close to them so it’s perfect for pictures. The boat itself is clean, modern and spacious, with a café on board. There’s seating upstairs and downstairs which is comfortable, and outside space to view at the stops. Staff all super friendly. -Downside is the price was expensive for what it was. -There could have been another stop, maybe at a local fisherman’s village on the way back, as the way back was long. -Could not hear what the tour guide was saying over the microphone, sharing history etc with us. It seemed only one speaker out…”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise - Sea Lion Island and the wildlife payoff
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

4.Beagle Channel & Sea Wolves Island Catamaran Cruise

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

Set out from Ushuaia Bay on a bilingual catamaran cruise to Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and Puerto Karelo. You’ll see seabirds, cormorants, sea lions, and perhaps whales, then take a short guided walk to Yamana shell deposits. The boat has heating, toilets, indoor seating, and outdoor viewing areas.

“Good value for the excursion. The scenery was beautiful”

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National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour - Entering Tierra del Fuego National Park
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National Park and Train Trip End of the World Guided Tour

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

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

Spend about six hours exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park, riding the End of the World Train, and stopping at Ensenada Bay, Lapataia Bay, Lake Roca, and scenic viewpoints. Bilingual guides such as Eileen, Guillermo, Jackie, and Camila explain the park’s plants, wildlife, geology, and prison history. Park entry costs extra.

“The tour at Tierra del Fuego National Park was amazing! The scenery was breathtaking, with mountains, forests, and the sea all in one place. The train ride added a special touch, full of history and stunning views. Our guide was fantastic — very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the park’s nature and stories. It was the perfect mix of adventure, learning, and beauty. Truly a memorable experience at the End of the World! Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ushuaia.”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island - Starting at the Ushuaia pier
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

6.Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

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

Set out from Ushuaia on a five-hour bilingual catamaran cruise through the Beagle Channel. You’ll see Bird Island, Sea Lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Puerto Williams, and Martillo Island, where Magellanic and Gentoo penguins gather. Guide David and the crew share information in English and Spanish, while snacks, drinks, and souvenirs are sold onboard.

“Great trip and a bucket list must do. We had an additional sighting of a Humpback Whale so extra bonus. No issues at all”

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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour - The trail, mud, snow, and uneven ground
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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

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, 10-kilometer trek from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda. Guides such as Nicolás, Julián, Fernanda, and Manuel lead the route in English or Spanish, explain local plants and wildlife, and may use a quieter path on the return. Lunch, hot drinks, poles, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“It was fantastic and the guide was great. Just a small issue, it would be great if they would have some water in the van. It was a long walk and we had no opportunities to buy water on the way.”

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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation - The End of the World Train and its difficult past
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Ushuaia: National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

8.National Park, Train, and Beagle Channel Navigation

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

Spend up to 12 hours exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park, riding the End of the World Train, and cruising the Beagle Channel. Guide Martina has earned warm praise for her friendly explanations. Check that your booking includes Isla Martillo and penguins, since shorter boat options may not.

“We had an amazing time. Train ride was very nice but the history behind it made me very emotional. I highly recommend this trip. Our guide Martini was very cute and helpful. She was very nice. We loved the beagle channel navigation. We could see penguins and seals. We also spotted whales.”

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Shore Excursion - National Park Tierra del Fuego - Bahia Lapataia and the end of the highway
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Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

9.Shore Excursion – National Park Tierra del Fuego

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

Travel from Ushuaia’s cruise pier into Tierra del Fuego National Park on a 4 to 5-hour guided outing. You’ll visit Lake Roca, Zaratiegui Cove, and Bahia Lapataia at the end of the Pan-American Highway. Guides such as Patricia and Vanessa have earned praise, but group sizes and bus arrangements can vary, so confirm the details before booking.

“Wonderful tour of the sights with many stops to take excellent pictures. Comfortable transportation and timely departure to miss many of the tour buses that followed”

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Ushuaia: Panoramic City Train Tour - Finding CityTrain in central Ushuaia
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Ushuaia: Panoramic City Train Tour

10.Panoramic City Train Tour

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

This one-hour CityTrain circuit takes you from central Ushuaia through outlying neighborhoods to Misión Barra and the Beagle Channel Viewpoint. An English-speaking guide and Spanish or English audio commentary explain the city’s past. Expect a train-themed bus, two photo stops, coffee, and a return to the same meeting point.

“Really beautifull small city. And the trip was great.”

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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion - Entering Tierra del Fuego National Park
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Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour Shore Excursion

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

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

Spend about five hours visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park, Lago Roca, Bahia Ensenada, the End of the Pan-American Highway, and Ushuaia viewpoints. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, enjoy a snack with mountain views, and return to the port. Guides have included David Laredo, Gabriel, Marcelo, Florencia, and Gaston.

“Very knowledgeable tour guide and very friendly. We were on a Tiempo Libre purple van #1. Forgot the guides name. Had taken to many side tours.”

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Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon - The 14-kilometer route and what it feels like
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Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

12.Trekking to Vinciguerra glacier and Tempanos lagoon

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

Join Arpon Trekking for an 8-hour, small-group hike from Ushuaia to Tempanos Lagoon and Vinciguerra Glacier. Guides such as Mauro, Nicholas, Luca, and Leo have led recent departures, but your guide may vary. Expect steep, muddy ground, changing weather, a box lunch, trekking poles, and crampons when needed.

“Absolutely amazing trip, our guides are were professional, perfectly prepared to the trip. 10/10”

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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo - A warm cabin, a cold deck, and a moving boat
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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

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

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

Spend about five hours aboard a comfortable catamaran from Ushuaia, with bilingual commentary, onboard restrooms, a café, and wildlife viewing from the deck. See seabirds, sea lions, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Puerto Almanza, and Magellanic and Gentoo penguins at Isla Martillo. You stay on the boat, with no island landing.

“It's exactly like described. The crew was highly competent and friendly. The tour departed and came back as planned.”

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Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park - Cormorants Island and the beaver dam
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Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park

14.Tierra del Fuego National Park

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

Travel from Ushuaia through Tierra del Fuego National Park on a shared 5 to 5.5-hour tour. You will see Acigami Lake, Cormorants Island, a beaver dam, Alakush Visitor Center, and Lapataia Bay. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides are available. The End of the World Train and Redonda Island navigation are optional, depending on your booking.

“Um dos melhores passeios que ja fiz. O guia extremamente atencioso e simpático. Dando atenção para todoa não deixando faltar qualquer detalhe. O veiculo era bastante confortável.”

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Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park - Leaving the train at National Park Station
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Ushuaia: End of the World Train Ride & Tierra del Fuego Park

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

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

Ride the vintage End of the World Train from Ushuaia, then tour Tierra del Fuego National Park by shared transfer. An English or Spanish guide explains the prisoner railway, Fuegian wildlife, and stops at Pipo River, Lake Acigami, Laguna Verde, and Lapataia Bay. The train ticket is one-way, and park admission costs extra.

“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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