Argentina · Dining Experience

Crab Route through Tierra del Fuego from Ushuaia

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ushuaia. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Easy trek to Lasifashaj Waterfall and canyon
  • 02 Visit the fishing village of Puerto Almanza
  • 03 Enjoy views of the Beagle Channel
  • 04 Seafood lunch featuring Fuegian king crab options
  • 05 Travel through forest landscapes in Tierra del Fuego
  • 06 Stop at Ruca Kellen Farm for a guided visit and snack
  • 07 Round-trip pickup and drop-off in Ushuaia

Discover a scenic journey through Tierra del Fuego that combines light adventure, local culture, and memorable food. Travel from Ushuaia along Route 3 and Provincial Route J, passing through forest landscapes and alongside the Lasifashaj River before setting out on an easy trek to Lasifashaj Waterfall and its striking canyon.

The experience continues to Puerto Almanza, a small fishing village on the Beagle Channel, where you can soak up the atmosphere, enjoy panoramic views, and sit down to a seafood-focused meal in a picturesque restaurant by the water. The day also includes time along the Crab Route and a stop at Ruca Kellen Farm for a guided visit and a handcrafted snack made with local recipes before returning to Ushuaia.

Now, you can taste the Fuegian King Crab in any of its versions, accompanied by fresh seafood and fish, obtained by hand in the canal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Ushuaia
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From the main office of Kaitek Viajes we begin the tour of the hotels.After traveling on National Route 3, at 35km we will have the intersection with Provincial Route J, which will take us for another 40km through the forest and accompanied at all times by the Lasifahsaj river. Our destination: Lasifashaj Waterfall.

From there, we embark on an incredible Trekking, of minimal demand, towards an imposing canyon with its Lasifashaj waterfall, a few kilometers from the confluence of provincial routes J and K.After the trekking, we will go to the fishing village Puerto Almanza. We will take advantage of the moment to take panoramic photos and get to know the site.

Puerto Almanza is a small fishing village located on the east coast of the Beagle Channel, 75 km from the city of Ushuaia. The name of the place comes from a sawmill that operated in the area between the 1940s and 1950s.

Upon arriving at the town, we will walk and contemplate the beauties of the place, and we will have our reserve ready to be able to delight ourselves with the most original native dishes, on the edge of the Beagle Channel.After knowing the town, and our lunch will be waiting for us in one of the most picturesque restaurants in Puerto Almanza, on the edge of the Beagle Channel, with the best views of the area. Now, you can taste the Fuegian King Crab in any of its versions, accompanied by fresh seafood and fish, obtained by hand in the canal.

Kaitek Viajes has special prices for tourist menus in the restaurant, which are between USD 15 and USD 20 depending on the selected menu.The Crab Route is one of the most interesting and engaging circuits on the planet, given the combination of exquisite dishes based on fresh seafood and spider crab, with dazzling landscapes, where the forest penetrates the Beagle Channel in an exciting and capricious way.

Puerto Almanza is a small fishing village located on the east coast of the Beagle Channel, 75 km from the city of Ushuaia. The name of the place comes from a sawmill that worked in the area between the 40s and 50s.

Upon arriving at the town, we will walk and contemplate the beauties of the place, and we will have our reserve ready to be able to delight ourselves with the most original native dishes, on the edge of the Beagle Channel. Then, we will begin to walk the Crab Route, and at the end, we will pause to visit the "Ruca Kellen" Farm, where, in addition to the guided tour of the garden at the end of the world, you can enjoy a FREE snack, prepared handcrafted with local recipesAt the end, we will pause to visit the "Ruca Kellen" Farm, where, in addition to the guided tour of the garden at the end of the world, you can enjoy a free snack, handcrafted with local recipes. Safety pin!After the snack in the farm, we will return to the city of Ushuaia where we will end our adventure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ushuaia. 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Country snack, coffee, tea, water, cookies, handmade chocolate
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Three step menu. Starter: Crab or Salmon Empanada. Main course: Crab gratin, Crab in butter or Catch of the day from the Beagle Channel with Rustic Potatoes.
  • A glass of wine per person
  • One non-alcoholic drink per person
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ushuaia.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ushuaia.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ushuaia..

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