Ushuaia

3 Days / 2 Nights

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wHAT’S INCLUDED • Needed transfers • Accommodation: 2 nights • Tour: Tierra del Fuego National Park • Meals: 2 breakfasts • Needed ticket to National Park

Day 1 Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon we suggest taking, optionally, a boat trip to the Beagle Channel, available according to your travel date. Choose between a traditional navigation by visiting Birds Island and Faro Les Eclaireurs, or some of the available combinations with Martillo Island penguin colony where it is possible to take a zodiac crossing to walk among Papuan penguins while observing their nests. The penguin season is from October to March, but there is a small colony from July to September which allows us to know them. Day 2 B Departure from the city to Tierra del Fuego National Park, one of the few National Parks in Argentina which protects the coastline. During the tour, we make a series of stops such as Lapataia Bay, where National Route 3 ends, Ensenada Bay, where it is possible to observe Redonda Island and Acigami Lake, characterized by the colour of its water, which varies according to weather conditions. Day 3 B Free morning to enjoy an optional excursion. Transfer to the airport.

End of the world´s Train, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Courtesy @visitargentinal. PH Facundo Santana

Operational note Day 2: The shared excursion to the National Park operates in the morning. From October to March, ask for afternoon departures. to keep in mind: According to the arrival time, we suggest visiting the National Park on the 1st day, and take a day at leisure on the 2nd day in order to go on an optional full day boat trip, on a trekking or on an activity over 4x4 vehicles.

USHUAIA OPTIONAL TOURS

End of the world’s Train, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Courtesy of @visitargentina The End of the World Train

Optional complement to the National Park. Explore the way that prisoners used to make from the city in search of wood, on board a small train with steam locomotive. Finishing in the Park to continue with the tour. operates: daily Duration: 1 hour

to keep in mind: Ask for different available classes.

City Tour, Ushuaia. Courtesy of IN.FUE.TUR. PH Rogelio Espinosa

City Tour

we suggest a visit around one of the most southern cities in the word, on board of a doubledecker bus. To get to know the city, we will have several stops to enjoy beautiful views of the Beagle channel, the Andean mountains and the glacier as a backdrop. Season: october to April on SiB basis. operates: daily Duration: 1 hour

Presidium museum, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Maritime Museum & Presidium

Both museums keep testimonies of past times in the southern territories. while one tells the stories of the great men that experienced amazing adventures in the southern seas, the other tells the stories of men that lived incarcerated. operates: daily Duration: 1/2 hours

Museum, Ushuaia. Courtesy of IN.FUE.TUR. PH Rogelio Espinosa World’s End Museum

It offers permanent and temporary exhibitions, and preserves an ample historical archive. It features different rooms with information about the presidium and the origins of the city, as well as local bird species. operates: daily Duration: 1/2 hours

Cape San Pablo and Estancia Rolito

Explore an unknown part of Tierra del Fuego. we take Route 3 and then, the Route of the Patagonian Estancias, which takes us to Cape San Pablo. Upon arrival, we walk to the old lighthouse and spy the Desdemona, an aground ship on the shores of the Argentinian Sea. On the way back, we stop at Estancia Rolito, a magnificent country house, where we share a snack while we listen to the stories of its inhabitants. Season: November to March operates: Daily Duration: 10 hours Meals: Picnic and snack

Cape San Pablo, Tierra del Fuego. Courtesy of IN.FUE.TUR. PH Rogelio Espinosa

The Route of the King Crab

Today we enjoy one of the most exquisite meals on the island: the King crab. we leave Ushuaia and take a path to stop after a while and start walking through the forest to a hectic waterfall, product of Lasifashaj River Valley squeezing. The trip continues to Puerto Almanza, the most southern fishing port in Argentina, to access a fishing village where we embark to make a crab catch to learn about cooking and taste it. Season: November to March operates: Daily Duration: 9 hours Meals: lunch

USHUAIA OPTIONAL TOURS

Beagle Channel Boat Trip, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. IN.FUE.TUR PH.Martin Gunter

Beagle Channel Boat Trip

A classic excursion which allows us to sail the waters of Beagle Channel and to get excellent views of the city. During the trip, we observe South American sea lions and South American Fur seals colonies. we also admire Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an icon of the city. If you want to explore a little more, we suggest taking the sail with descent in the Bridges Islands, famous for its yámana concheros and its splendid view of the Chilean and Argentinian coasts. Undoubtedly, the ideal complement. operates: daily AM / PM Duration: 2.30 conventional tour / 4 hours with descent in Bridges islands

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Beagle Channel with Penguins

Martillo Island’s Penguin Colony, Ushuaia

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we sail Beagle Channel through Birds and Sea Lions Islands and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. we continue to Martillo Island, where we watch a colony of Magellanic and Papua penguins. On the way back, we sail close to the coast, which allows us to see the flora and fauna and appreciate the estancias Túnel and Remolino, where the half-hull of the Vapor Monte Sarmiento ship is located.

Boat trips in Ushuaia

Season: Mid oCT-MAR operates: daily AM / PM Duration: 5 hours

to keep in mind: • It does not include descent to Martillo Island. • The season can be modified according the presence of penguins

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USHUAIA OPTIONAL TOURS

Estancia Harberton, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Arbol Bandera (Flag Tree), Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Martillo Island, Tierra del fuego

Beagle + Estancia Harberton + Penguins

This option offers the same route as the Beagle boat trip with penguin colony. After stopping at Martillo Island to admire the Magellanic penguin colony, we descend at Estancia Harberton. During the tour, we visit the shearing shed, carpentry and the boat house, transiting the history of the Bridges and Lawrence families. It is also possible to visit the Actushun Museum of Austral Birds and Mammals, knowing the exhibition and its laboratories. Season: Mid-oCT-MAR. Subject to modification operates: daily Duration: 8 hours

Harberton + Walk with Penguins

we leave from Ushuaia by land towards Estancia Harberton. After visiting some of the old buildings of the ranch, we board the zodiac to reach Martillo Island, where a colony of penguins lives permanently. After spending an hour walking between them and their nests we return by the same route to Ushuaia. Season: Mid oCT-MAR. Subject to modification operates: daily PM Duration: 6/7 hours

to keep in mind: From July to September, depending on the presence of penguins, a winter option tour can operate without visiting Harberton and with a 30-minute trekking.

Beagle Channel + Harberton + Walk with Penguins

we sail Beagle Channel through the Sea Lions Island and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Further on, we arrive at Estancia Harberton from where we take a 15-minute boat trip to Martillo Island, where we walk accompanied by a tour guide between Magellanic and Papuans penguins. After approaching to their nests and their habitat, we return to the Estancia where we have time to visit some of its facilities, apart from visiting the Acutushun Museum and having lunch (not included). Season: Mid-oCT-MAR. Subject to modification operates: daily Duration: 9 hours

Penguins, Gable and Canoes

we start from Ushuaia by National Route 3 and then take a complementary route. Arriving at the Lashifashaj River, we begin the preparations to row inflatable canoes along the river and the Beagle Channel. while sailing, we are able to appreciate a great variety of seabirds and some sea lions until we reach Estancia Harberton, from where we take a motor boat to Martillo Island and from the boat, we observe penguins in their breeding site. we continue sailing to the Gable Island, where we have lunch, take a walk and then return to Ushuaia. Season: Mid-oCT-MAR. Subject to modification. operates: MoN / WED / FRi / SAT Duration: 10/11 hours Meals: lunch with drinks

USHUAIA OPTIONAL TOURS

Helicopter, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. Courtesy of Tierra del Fuego’s Tourism Institute

Canoes at Tierra del Fuego N.P, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Martial glacier, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Overflight to Ushuaia

Flying over Ushuaia is an invitation to feel the adrenaline of the air. At Ushuaia airport, we make a safety briefing talk and we take off to the west to appreciate the Beagle Channel and Mount Susana, turn right to the east to enjoy the city of Ushuaia, the Andes, the Martial Glacier, the Cinco Hermanos Mountains and the emblematic Mount Olivia. we fly over downtown area with its characteristic buildings such as the Prison Museum, the Government House and the local port. Then return to the heliport. operates: daily Duration: 7 minutes of flight to keep in mind: Ask for other itineraries.

National Park, Trekking and Canoes

we depart towards Tierra del Fuego National Park and once there, we get to know the most relevant attractions through a trekking along a coastal trail. Once at Acigami Lake, we have lunch. After lunch, we have a technical briefing and start floating in canoes along the Lapataia and Ovando rivers, ending at Lapataia Bay. Undoubtedly, the best way to explore the Park.

operates: SUN-FRi Duration: 8 hours (walk 3.30 hours, canoes 1 hour) Meals: lunch Difficulty: intermediate (trekking) / low (canoes) Distance: 7 km (4,5 miles) of trekking Slope: 170 mt (560 ft.) to keep in mind: From June to September with modifications.

Trekking Martial

The Martial Glacier, one of the icons of Ushuaia and panoramic viewpoint, offers a challenge to share in the snow. This half-day excursion allows you to conquer the height and experience of one of the most magical and emblematic places in the city. During the ascent with the snowshoes (or crampons) every step will take you to discover increasingly extraordinary panoramas. After lunch, the tour will end with a short walk until you reach the Martial base to take your trip back to your hotel. Season: JUL-SEP opera: daily Duration: 5 hours Meals: lunch

Penguins & Trekking

we depart from Ushuaia along National Route 2, towards Estancia Harberton, where after learning about its history, we will embark on a zodiac boat to Martillo Island, to admire a rookery of Magellan and Gentoo penguins. Once back in the estancia, we will continue towards Cambaceres Bay for lunch and afterwards a hike to Lasifashaj river cascade. we will finally visit Puerto Almanza, the southernmost fishing village in Argentina. Season: November to March. operates: daily Duration: 10 hours Meal: Lunch

to keep in mind: The schedule may change subject to the time of the crossing to Martillo Island.

USHUAIA OPTIONAL TOURS

Turquesa lagoon, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Vincinguerra glacier, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Trekking, Cerro Pelado, Tierra del Fuego

Turquesa Lagoon and Mount Carabajal

This hike takes us to one of the least visited places in Ushuaia. we leave the hotel, towards the Tierra Mayor Valley, from where we start an intense walk and after an hour of walking, we begin to enjoy incredible views. In addition to the small turquoise lagoon, if you continue along a rocky edge, you will reach the top of Mount Carbajal where we will enjoy lunch and after recovering strength, we will go back to the starting point. Season: Nov-mid Mar operates: daily Duration: 7 hours (5 hours walk) Meals: picnic Difficulty: intermediate Distance: 8,5 km (5,2 miles) Slope: 650 mt (2.132 ft.)

Trekking to the Vinciguerra Glacier

In the morning, we leave from the hotel to Andorra Valley to start our hike. we cross a peat extraction site and then ascend through a changing landscape until we reach De los Témpanos Lagoon, which, although it lacks of ice due to the glacier retreat, it is worth discovering. we continue along the edges of Vinciguerra Glacier and at its base, we enjoy lunch. Return to the hotel. Season: From November to April operates: Private daily Duration: 8/9 hours (5/6 hours walk) Meals: picnic Difficulty: intermediate -high Distance: 11 km (7 miles) Slope: 750 mt (2460 ft.)

Cerro Pelado

This walk of medium-high intensity, reaches a viewpoint at 850 meters above Ushuaia. It is a proposal of about 7 hours designed for those who love the heights and enjoy a 360-degree view. The walk will offer us an amazing view of the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains, the Carbajal and Andorra valleys, the Beagle Channel, the Murray Pass, the

Horseback riding

Contemplate a majestic view riding to the top of Monte Susana from where you can get a view of the city with the mountain range which surrounds it, the Beagle Channel and the Navarino and Hoste Islands. As we descend, discover the history and culture of the yámanas that you will see riding along the coast of the Beagle Channel. An ideal Navarino and Hoste Islands and the best view of Ushuaia. Season: From November to April operates: Consult Duration: 7/8 hours Food: pic nic Difficulty: medium Distance: 7 kms Elevation: 650 meters

to keep in mind: It requires a good physical condition due to the steepness of its slope.

option for those who wish to be in contact with nature from a historical-cultural perspective, exploring the forest and the Fuegian coast. Season: From october to April operates: to coordinate Duration: 2/4 and 7 hours Difficulty: from low to medium according to selected duration