Excursions at Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Argentina.

At about 8 o’ clock passengers will be picked up from their hotels to go on excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park. Departure by National Route Nr 3 in south-west direction, skirting Beagle Channel. We will stop at the old End of the World Railway Station for those who want to make this trip, on a narrow path train, going through the valleys for about 20 minutes. Then, once in the National Park, we will go on to Ensenada Bay, here Redonda Island can be seen. We will go across woods where we will observe the local flora and fauna, till we arrive at Lapataia Bay, the southernmost point of the continent, where we will have a short walk to the Chilean border. Return to Ushuaia. Duration: half a day.

At about 8 ‘ o clock p.m. the passengers will be picked up from their hotels to go on
excursion to Fagnano and Escondido lake by National Route Nr. 3 in north direction. We will go across the different valleys used as activity centres such as cross-country ski, snowcat rides, Siberian – dog sleighs, racket walks, etc. during winter. The ost important ones are Altos del Valle, Las Cotorras and Tierra Mayor. After visiting them we will go up a mountain switchback to cross the Andes Range. We will stop at the highest point, at 500 metres above sea.

In the afternoon, departure from tourist pier to sail Beagle Channel, observing Argentinian coasts and Navarino Island on the opposite side (Chile). We will arrive at Les Eclaireurs Headlight, Ushuaia’ s emblem. On our way back, we will sail among some islets. Elephant seals can be appreciated in one of them, whereas a variety of birds can be seen in the other. Arrival to Ushuaia.

In the afternoon, departure from the tourist pier to sail Beagle Channel, observing the Argentinian coast and Navarino Island on the opposite side (Chile). We will arrive at Les Eclaireurs Headlight, Ushuaia’s emblem. We will go on to Martillo Island, where we will appreciate a small Penguin colony. On our way back, we will sail among some islets. Elephant seals can be appreciated in one of them, whereas a variety of birds can be seen in the other. Arrival to Ushuaia.

In the afternoon, departure from the tourist pier to sail Beagle Channel, observing the Argentinian coast and Navarino Island on the opposite side (Chile). We will arrive at Les Eclaireurs Headlight, Ushuaia’s emblem. We will go on to Martillo Island, where we will appreciate a small Penguin colony. Later we will land in Estancia Harberton for a walk in its facilities and we will learn about its activities. We will get on board again to get back to Ushuaia and we will sail among some islets. Elephant seals can be appreciated in one of them, whereas a variety of birds can be seen in the other. Arrival to Ushuaia.