Ushuaia Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Ushuaia tours and things to do at the End of the World: cruise the Beagle Channel past the Les Éclaireurs lighthouse and sea-lion colonies, walk among penguins on Martillo Island, ride the historic End of the World Train into Tierra del Fuego National Park, and explore the Fuegian mountains by 4x4. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Ushuaia by interest
Whatever brings you to Ushuaia — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Ushuaia
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Beagle Channel
Famous strait.
Les Éclaireurs
Lighthouse.
Martillo Island
Penguin colony.
Tierra del Fuego
National park.
World’s End Train
Heritage rail.
Martial Glacier
Mountain views.
Lake Escondido
Hidden lake.
King Crab
Fuegian dish.
Ushuaia in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Beagle Channel
- 2Day 2: park & train
- 3Day 3: penguins & 4x4
- 4Views
20 min awayTierra del Fuego
National park.
Port awayBeagle Channel
Wildlife cruise.
Channel awayMartillo Island
Penguin walk.
1 hr awayLake Escondido
4x4 adventure.
30 min awayMartial Glacier
Mountain views.
Park awayWorld’s End Train
Heritage rail.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Ushuaia visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Long days, milder weather and penguins — peak season.
Spring (Oct–Nov)
Cool and fresh as wildlife returns and cruises begin.
Autumn (Mar–Apr)
Golden forests and fewer crowds — beautiful.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Snowy and cold — the season for skiing.
For penguins
Penguin walks run roughly October to April.
For Antarctica
Cruises depart November to March.
One day
The channel and national park.
Two days
Add the penguins and train.
Three days
Add a 4x4 mountain trip.
For wildlife
The Beagle Channel and penguins.
For adventure
Lakes, glaciers and 4x4.
With kids
The train and channel cruise.
On foot
The town centre and port are walkable.
Boats
Cruises and penguin trips depart the harbour.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for the park and 4x4 trips.
Taxis
Taxis reach the park, glacier and airport.
Where to stay
Stay in town near the port for easy access.
Peso
Argentina uses the peso; bring cash and cards.
Book penguin walks
Martillo Island walks have limited spots — reserve well ahead.
Dress warmly
Weather is cold and changeable — bring layers and waterproofs.
Book cruises early
Beagle Channel cruises sell out in summer — reserve ahead.
Combine train & park
Pair the End of the World Train with the national park.
Try king crab
Don’t miss Ushuaia’s famous centolla (king crab).
Summer light
Long summer days let you fit in more each day.
Penguin walks
Martillo Island tours book out weeks ahead — reserve early.
Beagle cruises
Channel cruises sell out in summer — book ahead.
World’s End Train
Train tickets fill up — reserve early.
4x4 trips
Lake Escondido 4x4 tours fill up — book ahead.
Antarctica
Expedition cruises book months ahead — reserve early.
Summer
December to February is busiest — book everything ahead.
Beagle cruise
Around €45–80 for a Beagle Channel cruise.
Penguin walk
About €90–150 for a Martillo Island penguin tour.
National park
Roughly €55–90 for a Tierra del Fuego park tour.
World’s End Train
Around €50–90 for the heritage train ride.
4x4 trip
About €85–140 for a Lakes 4x4 adventure.
How to save
Combine the train and park, and join group cruises.
Ushuaia through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Penguins & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Fresh & wildlife.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Good.
- Best for
- Golden forests.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Beautiful.
- Best for
- Snow & skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.