Ushuaia Travel Guide: How Many Days, When to Go & How to Plan Your Visit

Tierra del Fuego National Park & End of the World Train

Best for: first-time visitors and accessible nature.

Tierra del Fuego National Park combines forests, mountains, lakes and coastal landscapes just outside Ushuaia. Typical visits include Lapataia Bay, Lago Acigami and Ensenada Zaratiegui.

The End of the World Train can be added to many visits before continuing through the park.

Choose this if: you want an easy introduction to Tierra del Fuego’s landscapes.

Beagle Channel

Best for: scenery, wildlife and a classic Ushuaia experience.

Navigating the Beagle Channel gives you a completely different perspective of Ushuaia and the surrounding mountains.

Classic routes usually include seabirds, sea lions and views of Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse.

Choose this if: you want one of Ushuaia’s signature experiences without committing a full day.

Penguins & Isla Martillo

Best for: wildlife lovers.

Penguin excursions operate seasonally and are among Ushuaia’s most popular wildlife experiences. Routes typically combine navigation through the Beagle Channel with the area around Isla Martillo.

Exact routes and wildlife sightings depend on the selected excursion and operating conditions.

Hiking, Mountains & Inland Landscapes

Best for: active travelers and mountain scenery.

Ushuaia offers hikes through forests, peat bogs and valleys surrounded by the Fuegian Andes. Popular experiences include Laguna Esmeralda and other mountain routes.

Travelers wanting to explore farther inland can also choose 4×4 off-road lake excursions around Garibaldi Pass, Lago Escondido and Lago Fagnano.