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The Short Boat Tour: Sea Lions, Birds and Lighthouse excursion is ideal if you want to sail along the Beagle Channel and discover some of Ushuaia’s most iconic landscapes and attractions. During the 3-hour navigation, you’ll visit Sea Lion Island, Bird Island, and the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, as well as the Bridges Archipelago, where you’ll take a leisurely walk to a viewpoint. This unique sailing experience allows you to get closer to the wildlife, history, and landscapes of the End of the World from the water.
Price
Adult12+ years
$ 125,250ARS
Child4 to 11 years
$ 65,250ARS
Infant0 to 3 years
Free
StartEnd
9:30 am12:30 pm
StartEnd
2:15 pm5:00 pm
Navigation in front of the Isla de los Pájaros and Isla de los Lobos
Navigation in front of the Faro Les Éclaireurs
Landing and disembarkation on Isla Bridges
Guide throughout the navigation
Port tax
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
Optionals
Transfer from your hotel to the port
$ 40,000ARS
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Good to know
It is recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable and warm clothing, hat, waterproof jacket and gloves.
Description
Experience the beauty of sailing through the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia with this excursion in which you will visit Isla de los Lobos, Isla de los Pájaros, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and the Bridges Archipelago where takes place a quiet walk to a viewpoint. The boat tour is full of historical and scenic value and is one of the most important excursions that can be done in Ushuaia.
In case of booking the boat tour with transfer from your hotel, you will be picked up at the agreed time and transported to the port of Ushuaia.
The boat tour begins from the port located a few meters from the city center, crossing the Ushuaia Bay until reaching the Beagle Channel through the Paso Chico.
The first panoramic point of the tour is Isla de los Pájaros where you can appreciate the Fuegian birdlife, observing skuas, black-browed albatrosses, steamer ducks, cauquenes, kelp gulls and gray gulls. Then, the navigation continues towards Isla de los Lobos where you can observe one- and two-haired sea lions. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago.
Upon arriving at the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, the obligatory protagonist of all the photographs of those who visit the End of the World, you can see colonies of imperial cormorants and rock cormorants while the guide tells the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes.
Sailing back, you will descend in Puerto Karelo, which belongs to the Bridges Islands, where you can visit a genuine ancient Yámana settlement. This guided walk lasts approximately 20 minutes until you reach a panoramic point where you can take very good photographs of the Beagle Channel and the mountain range that surrounds the city of Ushuaia.
To finish the tour, you return to the port of Ushuaia while you enjoy views of the city framed by the Cordón Martial in the background.
In case of booking the boat tour with transfer from your hotel, you will be picked up at the agreed time and transported to the port of Ushuaia.
The boat tour begins from the port located a few meters from the city center, crossing the Ushuaia Bay until reaching the Beagle Channel through the Paso Chico.
The first panoramic point of the tour is Isla de los Pájaros where you can appreciate the Fuegian birdlife, observing skuas, black-browed albatrosses, steamer ducks, cauquenes, kelp gulls and gray gulls. Then, the navigation continues towards Isla de los Lobos where you can observe one- and two-haired sea lions. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago.
Upon arriving at the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, the obligatory protagonist of all the photographs of those who visit the End of the World, you can see colonies of imperial cormorants and rock cormorants while the guide tells the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes.
Sailing back, you will descend in Puerto Karelo, which belongs to the Bridges Islands, where you can visit a genuine ancient Yámana settlement. This guided walk lasts approximately 20 minutes until you reach a panoramic point where you can take very good photographs of the Beagle Channel and the mountain range that surrounds the city of Ushuaia.
To finish the tour, you return to the port of Ushuaia while you enjoy views of the city framed by the Cordón Martial in the background.
Itinerary
Pick-up at hotel
Vehicle transfer
Boarding in port
Boat tour in Beagle Channel
Visit to the Island of Birds and Sea Lions
Boat tour in Beagle Channel
Visit to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
Descent in Bridges Island
Return to the port
Return to Ushuaia
Drop off at hotel
Included ActivitiesOptional ActivitiesTimings, order, and activities may vary based on the day's organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.What is the difficulty level of the walk on Bridges Island?
The walk on Bridges Island is easy and approximately 500 meters long. It requires no prior experience or special physical condition.
When is it advisable to add the transfer from your hotel?
The Port of Ushuaia is located just a few minutes from the city center, so it is generally not necessary to arrange transportation. We only recommend adding it if your accommodation is located in areas far from the center or if you prefer greater convenience in reaching the port.
Is it possible to go on deck while sailing?
Yes, provided the crew authorizes it and sailing conditions permit. The boat has exterior decks that passengers can access during the tour to enjoy the views, take photographs and admire the Patagonian landscapes in the open air.
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