9.7 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Ushuaia for around 9.7 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Ushuaia

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Premium Albino Eye Glacier Trekking For Small Groups
Premium Albino Eye Glacier Trekking For Small Groups
★★★★★ 5.0 (40 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
The Ojo del Albino Glacier is located in the Sierra Alvear, located on the top of the mountain. We invite you to go in search of its beautiful green melting lagoon, where behind, imposing, stands the wall of the glacier about 20 meters high and several km flat behind. The moment you arrive and see this place makes us feel alive and lucky. For this high difficulty trekking you need very good physical condition, designed for those who maintain a physical training, and like the challenge. Mini glacier trekking: activity available during the summer season.
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Escondido and Fagnano Lakes 4x4 OFF ROAD
Escondido and Fagnano Lakes 4x4 OFF ROAD
★★★★★ 5.0 (38 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Recommended for everyone looking to spend a different day at the End of the World, surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery. On the way along Route 3 we will make stops at different viewpoints where we can appreciate large Turbales overlooking the Andes Mountains. We will pass through the Cerro Castor main center of Alpine Ski Argentina and then stop at the Gintoneria Haruwen where we will taste Patagonian gin. We arrive at the mountainous part Mirador Paso Garibaldi, limit of the Andes mountain range, where we will have a magnificent postcard of Lake Escondido at 480 meters approx. Upon arriving at Estancia La Carmen we begin our 4x4 Off Road Adventure, where we will travel off-road and beaver circuits until we reach the main town on the shores of Lake Fagnano, where we can take some hikes and enjoy the beauty and nature. Finally we will stop at the restaurant, a unique place, to enjoy a restorative lunch.
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Trekking Vinciguerra Glacier and Laguna de los Témpanos
Trekking Vinciguerra Glacier and Laguna de los Témpanos
★★★★★ 5.0 (30 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
A promotion that will test you from the beginning. We tour a Ramsar site, recognized as a wetland of international relevance. The rivers, beaver dams, peat bogs and glaciers protect a water resource of great importance for nature. The guide explains everything about the terrain, vegetation and glacier. As we leave the vegetation behind, we can contemplate the mark that glacial erosion has left in the surroundings. Upon arriving at Laguna de los Tempanos, we prepare to enjoy this beautiful place to begin approaching the Glacier. A unique experience in the city!
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Small Group Guided Trek Tour to Ojo del Albino Glacier
Small Group Guided Trek Tour to Ojo del Albino Glacier
★★★★★ 5.0 (28 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
Discover the area alongside local guides and avoid larger groups where you could end up hurrying to capture photos. Enjoy the freedom to choose your day based on the weather forecast. Patagonia's climate is ever-shifting, making it challenging to pinpoint the precise date for your hiking expedition.
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Trekking to Ojo del Albino Glacier
Trekking to Ojo del Albino Glacier
★★★★★ 5.0 (26 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
This is a totally different activity in Ushuaia, since we are the only company that has a mountain refuge on the margins of the Emerald Lagoon, with salamander, which allows you to spend a pleasant moment in nature enjoying comfort and enjoying lunch gourmet. Our guides are selected specifically for these activities, so that they can accompany the rhythm of the passengers and thus make this an enjoyable activity.(MODIFY)
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Low cost Ushuaia National Park Private tour
Low cost Ushuaia National Park Private tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (20 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
This is the unmissable tour on your visit to the end of the world and even more so doing it privately with an experienced multilingual professional guide, who will make you see beyond the simple sight. Our plan is to make your visit to the end of the world unforgettable and adapt it to your preferences; Photos, hiking, reduced mobility, bird watching. Don't hesitate any longer and book your tour now! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Guided Penguin Watching Tour and Centolla Route
Guided Penguin Watching Tour and Centolla Route
★★★★★ 5.0 (20 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Visiting the southernmost fishing village, enjoying its exquisite marine gastronomy and sailing to meet the charismatic penguins is a unique plan. Beginning with National Route No. 3, we cross the Fueguino valleys surrounded by mountains, turbulence and winter centers that dazzle along the way. Then we take Provincial Route J, a path surrounded by centuries-old forests towards the coast of the Beagle Channel. Along the way, we look at marine production areas, such as mussel cultivation and scentolla traps, known here as the "red gold". From the pier in Puerto Almanza, we embark on a zodiac to navigate the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo, home to Magellanic penguins and Papua. We observe them in their natural and wild environment. Finally we return to the village to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, tasting fresh produce from the region, closing this unforgettable experience before returning.
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Tour of Puerto Almanza and Punta Paraná in Ushuaia
Tour of Puerto Almanza and Punta Paraná in Ushuaia
★★★★★ 5.0 (14 reviews) ⏱️ 6.5h
This excursion is ideal for those who want to explore the Tierra del Fuego routes, travelling through glacial valleys and native forests until they discover a small fishing village on the edge of the continent. Beyond Puerto Almanza, human intervention almost disappears and the coastal route winds along the pristine shores of the Beagle Channel until reaching Punta Paraná. There, a cozy cabin hidden in the forest will be the chosen place to enjoy a menu designed with local products.
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Ushuaia : Snow Day with Motorcycles, Rackets, Culipatin and Lunch
Ushuaia : Snow Day with Motorcycles, Rackets, Culipatin and Lunch
★★★★★ 5.0 (13 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
This experience proposes much more than just a snow activity: during the day you will tour different winter centers, valleys and sectors of the Fueguin mountain range, discovering different landscapes around Ushuaia. The tour is conducted in small groups and with a guide who will accompany them throughout the day, from pickup to return. This allows you to provide more personalized attention, share information about the environment and assist the group in each activity. The route goes up to higher areas of the mountain range, where there is usually a greater chance of encountering good snow conditions. The adventure combines a snowmobile ride, a fun racket hike through the Fuegian forest and skateboard descents. It also includes a hot drink and a mountain lunch. No previous experience is needed. A full day that combines adventure, nature, fun and gastronomy in different corners of the mountain range.
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Trekking Sunset in Monte Susana
Trekking Sunset in Monte Susana
★★★★★ 5.0 (12 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Ascent to the viewpoint at sunset with its magical colors. We share a nice moment and a hot meal as it gets dark, the city lights up and the stars appear. A different and unforgettable experience under the Fueguin sky between mountain forest and sea. Encourage yourself to descend with the light of the lanterns!
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Route of the Centolla and Sabores del Mar – Tour to Puerto Almanza
Route of the Centolla and Sabores del Mar – Tour to Puerto Almanza
★★★★★ 5.0 (12 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Explore the Route of the Centolla and Sabores del Mar, a journey through the southernmost landscapes and traditions of Tierra del Fuego. From Ushuaia, I tour the glacial valleys of Olivia and Carbajal, stopping at natural viewpoints to admire the mountains, peatlands and beaver trees. We stop in Haruwen, where you can taste local artisan gin, before continuing to the quiet Victoria Lagoon, a water mirror surrounded by native forest ideal to enjoy the calm of the environment. Finally, we arrive at Puerto Almanza, a small fishing village on the Beagle Channel, where life revolves around the sea. There you enjoy a lunch with fresh centolla and local seafood, accompanied by guides who share the stories and flavors of the end of the world. Type of tour : gastronomic and scenic excursion along the Centolla Route Suitable for all ages, ideal for families and nature lovers Small groups that guarantee close and authentic care
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Overflight Laguna Esmeralda - A15
Overflight Laguna Esmeralda - A15
★★★★★ 5.0 (11 reviews) ⏱️ 0.2h
A flight over the city of Ushuaia, to get a wonderful view of Mount Olivia. From there, your flight continues to Mount Five Brothers, the turbans of the Carbajal Valley, Valle de Tierra Mayor, the Emerald Lagoon and then finish at the Ushuaia Bay.
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Private Hiking tour to Esmeralda Lagoon and the lakes region
Private Hiking tour to Esmeralda Lagoon and the lakes region
★★★★★ 5.0 (11 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Get the best possible experience inland Tierra del Fuego Island in company of your own private and certified local tour guide. This full day tour combines a 4 hours hiking tour to the idyllic Esmeralda Lagoon (easy terrain but muddy) a unique traditional lunch of local lamb and a car sightseeing visit to Garibaldi Pass, Escondido Lake and Fagnano Lake.
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Vinciguerra Glacier and Témpano´s lagoon
Vinciguerra Glacier and Témpano´s lagoon
★★★★★ 5.0 (11 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
If you are looking to get away from everything this moderated difficulty trek is definitely the excursion for you.  It is a 7 hour Trek that takes you from the valley, through the fuegian forest until we pass the vegetation line and you are sullenly in a high mountain landscape until reaching the "Laguna de los Témpanos" and the Vinciguerra Glacier behind.  There are no words to describe the beauty of this landscapes!
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Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony
Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony
★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
Get outdoors and soak up the gorgeous scenery and natural beauty of Tierra del Fuego on this full-day eco-adventure from Ushuaia. Professional guides take you canoeing for 2 hours down the Lasiphashaj River and the Beagle Channel, or you can opt to drive straight to Estancia Harberton to tour the historic homestead and unique museum. Then ride a Zodiac boat to Isla Martillo and walk among Magellanic penguins before lunch and a 1.5-mile hike over beautiful Gable Island. Includes round-trip hotel transport by minibus, plus food and wine.
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Small group Trekking to Ojo del Albino Glacier
Small group Trekking to Ojo del Albino Glacier
★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
We pick you up at your hotel and take you to the starting point of the trail. We begin our activity and after 2 hours of trekking we will arrive at the Esmeralda Lagoon. We will continue along the right bank to begin to ascend to the Ojo del Albino glacier. An hour later, we will be traveling through high mountain terrain where a lot of concentration is required. At 7 km, we will stop to enjoy a delicious lunch in the mountains and a short rest. We will continue to the Balcones del Ojo del Albino where we will have an incredible view of the Esmeralda lagoon and its entire high valley. After 10 km of travel and reaching a height of 1200m, we will climb a wall to reach the impressive Ojo del Albino Glacier. When the physical conditions of the passenger and the meteorological conditions of the place are optimal, we will ascend and walk on the ice. Around 3:00 p.m. we will start the return along the same path.
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Winter in Ushuaia: Lakes Escondido and Fagnano 4x4 tour with lunch
Winter in Ushuaia: Lakes Escondido and Fagnano 4x4 tour with lunch
★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
We will cross the Andes in Tierra del Fuego to start a 4x4 tour leaving from Ushuaia to reach the most beautiful and remote places in the lakes district. We will enjoy the views of the immaculate Escondido and Fagnano lakes while we cross rivers and muddy paths in a safe four wheel drive vehicle with maximum capacity up to 6 passengers. This tour includes an excellent lunch with Patagonian red wine.
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Gastronomic Tour in Puerto Almanza
Gastronomic Tour in Puerto Almanza
★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
Puerto Almanza in Ushuaia is an authentic and beautiful fishing port, surrounded by mountains and crystal clear waters. It is an ideal location for those seeking an authentic fishing experience, as well as for those who wish to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Tierra del Fuego. Visiting Puerto Almanza is to enter the world of traditional fishing and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the coastal environment.
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel in shared service
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in shared service
★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ⏱️ 0.2h
We are a boutique receptive agency in Ushuaia and we own our own vehicles, providing excellent service. Our vehicles have free Wi-Fi in areas where there is a signal.
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Navigation: Beagle Postcards
Navigation: Beagle Postcards
★★★★★ 5.0 (8 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
We will enjoy a relaxing catamaran sailing along the historic and challenging Beagle Canal. One of the objectives will be to obtain the typical postcard with the lighthouse. We set sail from the local tourist pier by touring the wide Ushuaia Bay, watching the city. We will sail around Bird Island where we appreciate the Fueguin birdlife watching Skúas, Black-Brown Albatrosses, Steam Ducks, Cauquens, Cooking Gulls and Grey Seagulls; and the Isle of Wolves where we will see specimens of sea lions of one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago. When you arrive at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators or also the colloquially misnamed Lighthouse of the End of the World), you will see colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants. From 1 October to 31 March: sail 09:30. From 1 April to 30 September: sail 10:00. ⏱ Duration: approx 3 hours. Presentation : 30 min before sailing time.
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Winter: Tierra del Fuego National Park Trekking and Canoeing in Lapataia Bay
Winter: Tierra del Fuego National Park Trekking and Canoeing in Lapataia Bay
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Explore the sub-Antarctic forest and the most relevant places in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a geodesic dome in the middle of the Patagonian nature. Row down quiet rives into Lapataia Bay in inflatable canoes.
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Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included
Tierra del Fuego National Park PM - with Dinner included
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Just 10 kilometers from the city of Ushuaia we find a natural treasure of incalculable value. The snow-capped peaks of the last portion of the Andes Mountains peek out above the wooded valleys and reveal their peaks carved by the last glaciations. The trails enter this thick vegetation and lead us to the coasts of the Beagle Channel and freshwater lakes. Exploring the Park in the afternoon offers us the opportunity to make the most of the daylight, which in the summer lasts until around 11 p.m., and immerse ourselves in the tranquility of its nature, avoiding the commotion caused by the large contingents of tourists. . When sunset arrives, we will go to a cozy structural dome where we will enjoy a delicious dinner. There we can relax and savor a specially designed menu with regional ingredients while we share the sunset by candlelight and spend the moment with warm conversation.
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Trekking Crossing the Range and Rowing
Trekking Crossing the Range and Rowing
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Discover the history of Tierra del Fuego on our combi trip across the Tierra Mayor Valley until you reach the Garibaldi Pass. A low difficulty trekking awaits us in the upper part of the mountain with panoramic views of the whole mountain range and of Lakes Escondido and Fagnano. It lasts approximately 3 hours between return. Let's share a hot drink and a very rich alfajor. We follow the activity if the weather conditions permit and go to the head of the hidden lake to prepare for a day of paddling on the lake. In case we can not perform this activity either by wind or rain, we go to the veil of bride waterfall in the area of the Olivia River, to perform another trekking of one hour total duration of hike, where we will walk through the forest see two waterfalls between the rocks and we can stand behind one of it and feel the force of the water. The walk is easy because it is short but with steep slope in parts
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Trekking to Vinciguerra Glacier from Ushuaia
Trekking to Vinciguerra Glacier from Ushuaia
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Our experience seeks to personalize the service to the maximum, ensuring that our traveling friends can contemplate a very complete trekking in the best possible way. We arrived at this magnificent place, crossing a valley, a peat bog and ascending the rocky slope of a mountain. The views of the glacier and the Laguna de los Témpanos are unmissable. We begin the walk in the valley of Andorra, where after crossing ancient peat bogs we enter the Fuegian forest, gaining altitude until we reach the shores of the Laguna de los Témpanos where we will have impressive views of the Vinciguerra Glacier. After exploring the surroundings and touching the ice, we will enjoy the box lunch and begin the return walk.
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Private yacht sailing on the Beagle Channel
Private yacht sailing on the Beagle Channel
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Ideal private navigation to enjoy the Beagle Channel alone with your family or group of friends. The excursions are carried out with the “KAMS and“ TELIENKA ”yachts, twin boats of 15 meters in length, which due to their dimensions allow a maximum approach to the islands allowing preferential sightings. The maximum capacity per group is 26 passengers. During our tour we visit Isla Alicia, Isla de Pájaros and Isla de Lobos, where we make very close sightings of the fauna of the Beagle Channel. We know the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse built in 1919, a true emblem of the City of Ushuaia. At the end, we disembark at Bridges Island to walk a path of interpretation of flora and birds, telling the story of the Yámanas aborigines. Here are the largest anthropogenic Yámanas shells in the region. It also has a panoramic point from where we can observe the magnificence of the Beagle Channel with the City of Ushuaia in the distance.
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Horseback Riding in Escondido Lake
Horseback Riding in Escondido Lake
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 4.5h
We invite you to enjoy the amazing landscape of Escondido Lake. Fire, earth, air and water: all the elements merged into a horse ride. Half Day Excursion. Minimum of 2 participants required.
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Ultimate Excursion Package at the End of the World!
Ultimate Excursion Package at the End of the World!
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 96.0h
• Transfer IN from Airport to your accommodation in Ushuaia with a mini city tour • Tierra del Fuego National Park tour with mini Trekking • Beagle Channel Navigation tour  • Lakes off Road  • Transfer OUT from you hotel to Ushuaia's Airport
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Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner
Discovering Lakes Escondido and Fagnano with sunset dinner
★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Known as the southernmost city on the planet and blessed with a beautiful geography that unfolds majestically, Ushuaia has established itself as an internationally renowned tourist destination. However, this excursion proposes to get away from the busiest circuits and into the wild nature of Tierra del Fuego, where its greatness can still be appreciated in its maximum splendor. We will cross the Andes Mountains and walk along a path that has not been traveled to a viewpoint that will take our breath away. Then, in a refuge near Lake Fagnano, we will share a dinner of traditional Argentine roast, illuminated by the last rays of sunset sun and enjoying a warm and relaxed atmosphere. This experience will transport us to a place where the greatness of nature and the richness of culture are intertwined in harmony. Tierra del Fuego is a destination that goes beyond what is known and invites us to be captivated by its charm.
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Trekking in Monte Susana in Small Group Lunch Included
Trekking in Monte Susana in Small Group Lunch Included
★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Off the beaten track and paths! One of the best treks of medium difficulty in Ushuaia to enjoy views between the Andes and the sea. If you want to avoid the crowded trails and really feel at the end of the world, this is your place.
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Naturaldanza Dance in Nature
Naturaldanza Dance in Nature
★★★★★ 5.0 (5 reviews) ⏱️ 1.5h
If you love free dance and want to dance, this is a good alternative for you and your family. This style of dance focuses on releasing the organic expression of the body, seeking the fluidity of free movements, musicality, its own rhythm, inspired by the movements of nature. This style is inclusive, suitable for all ages, genders and movement possibilities.
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When to Visit Ushuaia

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Winter Season
Dec – Feb
168,364 estimated passengers across 172 ship visits. Peak cruise season — book early.
Spring Season
Mar – May
26,662 estimated passengers across 41 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
28,412 estimated passengers across 54 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.

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