Argentina, Chile · National Parks

Tierra del Fuego National Park Private Half-Day Trip

6 Hours Round trip from Ushuaia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private half-day trip from Ushuaia to Tierra del Fuego National Park
  • 02 Scenic drive along National Route 3 with lakes, lagoons, and river views
  • 03 Photo stops overlooking the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia peninsula
  • 04 Visit Ensenada Bay, Acigami Lake (Roca Lake), and Lapataia Bay
  • 05 See the southern end of National Route 3 at Lapataia Bay
  • 06 Spot native birds in the park's Fuegian forest landscapes
  • 07 Learn about local history, including the old prison inmates' work and the Southern Fuegian Railway

Discover the wild beauty of Tierra del Fuego National Park on a private half-day journey from Ushuaia. Travel through sub-Antarctic forest landscapes along National Route 3, with views of lakes, lagoons, rivers, the Beagle Channel, and the Ushuaia peninsula as your guide shares the history and natural character of the region.

Along the way, visit scenic spots including Ensenada Bay, Acigami Lake (Roca Lake), and Lapataia Bay, where National Route 3 reaches its southern end. Look out for native birds, admire mountain scenery across the Beagle Channel, and explore a landscape shaped by forest, coastline, and traces of the area's past.

On the way, you will appreciate the nice views of the lakes, lagoons, and rivers while driving along National Route 3.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ushuaia

You will be picked up at your hotel in the center of Ushuaia by your private guide. Head towards the Tierra del Fuego National Park on board of a comfortable coach equipped with air conditioning and heating. On the way, you will appreciate the nice views of the lakes, lagoons, and rivers while driving along National Route 3. We will be able to take some photos of the beautiful view of the Beagle channel and the Ushuaia peninsula. Then, you will pass by the slope of Mount Susana and witness the historic work of the old prison's inmates, where the Southern Fuegian Railway (the 'End of the World Train') now is. 

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Continuing through the valley, you'll turn at the route leading to Ensenada Bay. There you'll contemplate Redonda and Estorbo Islands, and on the other coast of the Beagle Channel, the snow-white mountains of Sampaio Chain (Chile). Heading back again on National Route 3 enter to the National Park with the Fuegian forest and its flora close to the road and go to Acigami Lake (Roca Lake), surrounded by mountains and lakes, where is is possible to spot native birds. We will continue towards the other end of the park, where National Route 3 ends, at Lapataia Bay. Discover the vestiges of the old aboriginal village that used to live there and pass by some beaver dams on a footpath that leads back to Lapataia Bay, at the end of the world. 

Port of Ushuaia

Then, after a nice half day of discovering and being surrounded by nature, we will take you back to your hotel in the center of Ushuaia. Then, after a nice half day of discovering and being surrounded by nature, we are going to finish our tour in the commercial port of Ushuaia.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ushuaia 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

  • National Park fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transfer OUT to the Hotels

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ushuaia, AR
Tour start
Ushuaia, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Ushuaia.

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