Ushuaia Yacht Sailing in the Beagle Channel and Lighthouse Visit
Description
Our trip begins at the local port, from where we will head towards Alicia Island. Here you will have the opportunity to observe a colony of sea lions up close, a fascinating experience for marine life lovers. We will continue our journey to Isla de los Pájaros, home to colonies of royal and imperial cormorants. Continuing our course eastward, we will reach another small island where you will be able to see two-hair fur seals. Nearby is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, a symbol of the city of Ushuaia built in 1919. From there, you will have panoramic views of the rocky cormorant island. On our way back, we will disembark at Bridges Island to walk along an interpretative trail of flora and birdlife. To culminate this unforgettable experience, we will climb to the highest panoramic point of the island, from where you will be able to appreciate the magnificence of the Beagle Channel with the city of Ushuaia in the distance.
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Itinerary
We depart from the local port to Alicia Island, where we will observe a colony of sea lions. Then we head towards Isla de los Pájaros, where colonies of royal and imperial cormorants live next to their nests, where we can see their chicks from spring to autumn. Again we head east to another small island where, depending on the time of year, there are two-haired sea lions. Very close by is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, a true symbol of the city of Ushuaia, built in 1919. From there we spotted the island of rock cormorants.
On the way back we disembark at Bridges Island to walk along an interpretive trail of flora and birdlife, telling the history of the native Yamana people. On this island are the largest anthropogenic Yámana shells in the region. As it is the largest island, we touch the highest panoramic point from where we observe the magnificence of the Beagle Channel with the city of Ushuaia in the distance. Halfway through the tour we invite you with a rich coffee, varieties of tea and hot chocolate.
Very close by is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, a true symbol of the city of Ushuaia, built in 1919. From there we can see the rocky cormorant island.
On the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial mountain range, it offers a unique landscape in Argentina, with the combination of mountains, sea, glaciers and forests. Owner of a unique landscape, Ushuaia offers endless possibilities and activities, in summer, trekking, horseback riding, sport fishing and mountain biking allowing visitors to enjoy nature and explore unexplored places by such incredible scenery as the Tierra del Fuego National Park. In winter, the magnificent geography and cold temperatures invite to practice skiing, both alpine (downhill) and cross-country (on flat terrain).
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On the way back we disembark at Bridges Island to walk along an interpretation trail of flora and avifauna, telling the history of the aboriginal Yámanas. On this island are the largest anthropogenic Yámana shells in the region.
- As it is the largest island, we touch the highest panoramic point from where we observe the magnificence of the Beagle Channel with the city of Ushuaia in the distance. During the crossing we share coffee with liquor, different varieties of tea, a delicious hot chocolate and of course the typical Argentine mate.
- Our boats are two “Grand Banks” Yachts of 15 meters in length: the KAMS and the TELIENKA.
- Our yachts have everything necessary to make the excursion possible. They have all the safety elements required by the Prefectura Naval Argentina.
- These boats have been modified so that passengers can make the most of them. The bow has three levels of deck so that all passengers can take their pictures and a fly (terrace) where they can enjoy the sun and the Patagonian air. The interior is heated, has enough space for all passengers and has two bathrooms.
Reviews(2)
Very good experience for sailing in the Beagle channel. It is a good trip in summer and spring. The crew provide for a best service. We were very excited during a tour. We saw a lot of birds sea lions and whale. Recommend come in the afternoon.
It is THE unmissable activity of Ushuaia to admire the city in all its glory and explore the canal that offers beautiful landscapes. We took the tour to Martillo Island because the penguin season was beginning and we could see several from the boat. We hire the South Rumbo Enterprise, very good price and very good Service. The walk lasted about 5 hours.
