Tierra del Fuego and Beagle Channel Combo Tour by Train and Boat
Summary
The excursion will start with 8 am pickup from your hotel or pier to take you to Tierra del Fuego National Park, which is located just 7.5 miles (12 km) away from the city of Ushuaia. Inside the park, ride the Train of the End of the World (tickets included with park admission). See different species of forest vegetation such as bushes, beech trees, ñires, Indio’s beard, and flowers, and make different stops to enjoy the panoramic views and take pictures. Continue on to Verde Lake and then to Lapataia Bay, places where you can see beaver dams and peatlands. On the way back, stop at La Roca. You will return to Ushuaia at 1 pm.
After 2 hours of free time, at 3 pm you will be transferred to the pier to start your navigation of the Beagle Channel. The ship will stop at Los Pajaros Island, where you can see wildlife including skuas, black-browed albatross, steam ducks, cauquenes, gaviotas, cooks gaviotas, and gray gaviotas. On De los Lobos Island, part of the Bridges Archipelago, the main attractions are sea lions. Next up, reach Les Eclaireirs Island, where you can see a lighthouse and the royal and imperial cormorants. You can also learn the story of the SS Monte Cervantes's shipwreck many years ago in the 1930s. On Karelo Island, you will have the option to take a 30-minute walk around and see the distinctive Yámanas's shell middens and also flora and fauna (weather dependent in winter).
On your return to Ushuaia, be amazed by the incredible landscape of Martial's Mountain. Return to your hotel or the pier at approximately 6 pm.
Tour info
Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?
This tour includes two separate activities. The first activity at Tierra del Feugo National Park begins at 8:30am and lasts five hours until 1:30pm. The second activity of Beagle Channel navigation begins at 3pm and last three hours until 6pm. You will have free time in between. Your seat in the bus, service in groups, and professional guide are included. The maximum size of this shared tour is 20 guests.
What’s included?
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Professional guide -
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Gratuities
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Entrance fees to national parks and port taxes
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Food and drinks
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 8h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
The southernmost railway in the world, The Prisoner's Train recreates its historic journey, onboard panoramic coaches and inmersed in the beautiful landscapes of the Tierra del Fuego National Park.
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