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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: ARS
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Climate: Subpolar oceanic
- Timezone: America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- Population: Approximately 57,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is summer (December to March) for milder weather and outdoor activities.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from many countries including the US, EU, and UK typically require a visa to enter Argentina, but citizens from several countries enjoy visa-free entry for tourism purposes. Visa on arrival is generally not available. E-visa options exist for some nationalities. Travelers should check current Argentine consulate information before travel for specific requirements, which usually include a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds.
About Ushuaia
Ushuaia, often called the "End of the World," is the southernmost city on the planet, located on the island of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina. Its unique position at the edge of the Southern Hemisphere makes it a gateway to Antarctica and a hub for adventure tourism. Surrounded by the dramatic Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia offers breathtaking natural landscapes combining rugged mountains, glaciers, and pristine waterways. The city’s charm lies in its blend of frontier history, vibrant local culture, and access to extraordinary outdoor activities such as hiking, wildlife watching, and cruises to remote islands. Visitors are drawn by the allure of exploring one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth, experiencing the subpolar climate, and witnessing unique flora and fauna. Ushuaia’s rich maritime heritage, museums, and cozy restaurants add to its appeal, making it a compelling destination for travelers seeking both adventure and cultural immersion.
Top Attractions
1. Tierra del Fuego National Park – A vast natural reserve with hiking trails, forests, lakes, and wildlife, perfect for nature lovers and photographers. 2. Beagle Channel – Scenic boat tours offer views of sea lions, penguins, and stunning coastal landscapes. 3. Martial Glacier – Accessible by hiking or chairlift, it provides panoramic views of Ushuaia and the surrounding mountains. 4. Museo del Fin del Mundo – A museum showcasing the history, indigenous culture, and natural environment of the region. 5. End of the World Train – A historic narrow-gauge railway offering a scenic ride through the park and insights into the area’s penal colony past.
Popular Activities
Ushuaia is renowned for outdoor and adventure activities including trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and fishing. Wildlife watching tours allow visitors to see penguins, sea lions, and birds. Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are popular in the colder months. Cruises to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands depart from Ushuaia, making it a key embarkation point. Cultural experiences include visiting local museums, sampling regional cuisine, and exploring the city’s artisan markets.
Ushuaia Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Patagonia
- Duration Range: Ushuaia is renowned for outdoor and adventure activities including trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and fishing. Wildlife watching tours allow visitors to see penguins, sea lions, and birds. Winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding are popular in the colder months. Cruises to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands depart from Ushuaia, making it a key embarkation point. Cultural experiences include visiting local museums, sampling regional cuisine, and exploring the city’s artisan markets.
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is summer (December to March) for milder weather and outdoor activities. Pack layered clothing suitable for variable and cool weather, including waterproof gear. Respect local customs and be prepared for limited daylight in winter. Ushuaia is safe, but outdoor excursions require caution and proper equipment. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash in Argentine pesos is advisable for small purchases. Internet and mobile coverage are generally good in town.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $200
339 Available Tour Excursions in Ushuaia
We have new vehicles. Professional drivers and guides with extensive knowledge of the place. The warmth, responsibility and good disposition make the passenger spend an excellent day of excursion.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 5 hours
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.
Price: $195.00
Duration: 10 hours
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.
Price: $200.00
Duration: 10 hours
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.
Price: $170.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
I lived the magic of the park between forests, sea and mountain, with scenic walks immersed in nature and relive history on the Prisoners Train. We depart from Ushuaia on National Route N°3, which will accompany us along the route. Our first stop will be the End of the World Station, where you will take the old Prisoners Train, an hour-long tourist train that relives part of the history of Ushuaia. Then, we will visit Ensenada Bay, a place where mountains, forest and sea are combined in a single postcard. There is also the famous End of the World Mail, which is occasionally open to send a postcard from the end of the world. We continue to Lake Acigami surrounded by forests and mountains. We will walk along its coast and see the boundary between Argentina and Chile. The last stop is Lapataia Bay, the end of National Route N°3 and also of the emblematic Pan American Route that links Alaska with South America.
Price: $125.00
Duration: 5 hours
We sail the Beagle Channel from the port of Ushuaia to the Island of Sea Wolves and Birds, visit the mythical Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and disembark at our pier on Bridges Island, where we take a walk full of incredible views and make an interpretation of the local flora. This, no other groups near us! Our small boat allows us to get closer to the islands, giving our travelers a better experience during sightings. We work only with small groups, only 10 people, guaranteeing personalized attention! Cafeteria service is free. We offer Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Sodas, Craft Beer, and some snacks! We serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years old, children under 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic beverages. We emphasize respect for wildlife and the environment. We are a family business committed to our product, this is attested by the opinions of our travelers.
Price: $97.00
Duration: 4 hours
By taking this trekking tour with us we ensure that the experience will not only be the wonderful landscape that surrounds us, but that the guides who are part of EXPLORE are naturalists who love Southern Patagonia and we will ensure that your visit is also interpretive of nature. We like to walk, explore, learn and teach Tierra del Fuego to our visitors. We do hikes with small groups, we take the time to enjoy each site we visit, and we take safety, professionalism and care of nature as a priority on our tours.
Price: $120.00
Duration: 5 hours
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.
Price: $310.00
Duration: 0 hours
Discover the National Park with Local Experts Whether you want to explore the park's unique biodiversity, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, or learn more about the local history and culture, our guides are equipped with the knowledge and passion to make your visit an extraordinary adventure. For four hours, we will be visiting different points in the national park such as Lago Roca (Acigami), Ensenada Bay, and the famous Lapataia Bay, among others. The locations may be adjusted according to operational needs. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, our company takes pride in offering unique and authentic tours to the National Park. Our team of local guides, will lead you through the most iconic trails and unveil the park's best-kept secrets. IMPORTANT: The excursion departure times will depend on the arrival of the ship. Once you make a reservation, we will contact you to coordinate.
Price: $299.00
Duration: 5 hours
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.
Price: $300.00
Duration: 8 hours
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!
Price: $499.00
Duration: 4 hours
The Tango Yacht is a boat for only 12 passengers. This makes it more personalized since it is not a massive tourism of people added to the fact that the treatment on board with the guide and the captain is more pleasant since few people go. But don't just stay with our description, we invite you to read the opinions of our passengers.
Price: $95.00
Duration: 4 hours
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.
Price: $158.00
Duration: 7 hours
All along the day, and during each activity we designed for the best exploration of Tierra del Fuego National Park, you will enjoy your exclusive, professional guides giving you their undivided attention. We specialize in tailor-made tours. For the last 23 years, we have been providing the most reliable service in compliance with the highest health & safety standards, and our business is to make available and provide a meaningful and active experience. We can leave at any time between 8am and 11:30am, and we are experienced in making this plan to work within tight schedules. You decide the length and difficulty level of the activities you can enjoy with us here, so please carry on reading, and find out more about this unique service. Tierra del Fuego National Park is very close to the city, so many are under the impression that they don't need a tour, and just take a taxi. Fortunately, many people know that this place reveals its most delightful secrets when visited in proper company.
Price: $513.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
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!
Price: $155.00
Duration: 5 hours
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!
Price: $150.00
Duration: 8 hours
For safety reasons, the use of mountain clothing and trekking boots is mandatory for this activity. This is a challenging short climb just a few minutes from the city. This trail offers impressive views of the city and the Beagle Channel. The Service is very personalized, groups can be a maximum of 12 people. The specialized guide will accompany you throughout the journey A complete lunch is included to enjoy on the trail and share with a hot infusion.
Price: $115.00
Duration: 5 hours
We will enjoy a relaxing catamaran sailing through the historic and challenging Beagle Channel, cradle of countless historic shipwrecks in these icy waters south of the Strait of Magellan. One of the objectives will be to obtain the typical postcard with the lighthouse. We set sail from the local tourist dock along the wide Ushuaia Bay, observing the city of Ushuaia. We will sail around the Island of the Birds where we appreciate the Fuegian bird watching Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls; and from Isla de los Lobos where we can see specimens of sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago. Upon reaching the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators or also the colloquially misnamed the Lighthouse of the End of the World), we can appreciate the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants.
Price: $89.00
Duration: 3 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Local cuisine in Ushuaia features fresh seafood like king crab, centolla, and Patagonian toothfish, often prepared grilled or in stews. Lamb is another regional specialty, slow-cooked over open flames. Traditional Argentine dishes such as empanadas and asado (barbecue) are widely enjoyed. Dining customs are relaxed, with many restaurants offering cozy atmospheres and views of the surrounding landscapes. Noteworthy restaurants include Kaupe, known for its seafood, and La Estancia, famous for its Patagonian lamb.
Getting Around
Ushuaia is served by Malvinas Argentinas International Airport with regular flights from Buenos Aires and other cities. Local transportation includes taxis, buses, and shuttles, which are convenient for getting around town and to nearby attractions. Walking is also popular in the compact city center. Car rentals are available for exploring the surrounding region but are not essential for most visitors. Costs for taxis and buses are moderate compared to larger cities.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is summer (December to March) for milder weather and outdoor activities. Pack layered clothing suitable for variable and cool weather, including waterproof gear. Respect local customs and be prepared for limited daylight in winter. Ushuaia is safe, but outdoor excursions require caution and proper equipment. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash in Argentine pesos is advisable for small purchases. Internet and mobile coverage are generally good in town.
Culture & Customs
Ushuaia’s culture reflects a mix of indigenous heritage, European settlers, and maritime traditions. Social interactions are warm and polite; greetings often include a handshake or cheek kiss. Local festivals include celebrations of Patagonia’s history and indigenous culture, such as the Fiesta Nacional de la Noche Más Larga. Visitors should show respect for nature and local wildlife, as conservation is important. Punctuality is appreciated but social gatherings tend to be relaxed.
