Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Trekking and Canoeing

Chile



Enjoy the incredible nature at Tierra del Fuego National Park. Take a walk and explore the area in inflatable canoes to fully experience a landscape with rivers, sea, mountains, and forests.

Overview

This activity is a moderate hike and canoe tour in Tierra del Fuego National Park, suitable for active travelers visiting Ushuaia.

Highlights

  • Explore the sub-Antarctic forest along the shore of the Beagle Channel.
  • Enjoy lunch inside a geodesic dome surrounded by Patagonian nature.
  • Paddle inflatable canoes down the river into the Beagle Channel waters.

Description

Discover Tierra del Fuego National Park on several medium-difficulty trails, experiencing a landscape where mountains meet the sea and freshwater rivers and lakes mix with the marine coast.

Near the Lapataia River, have lunch in a sheltered dining tent. Afterward, put on provided rubber boots, overpants, and life jackets before boarding secure inflatable canoes.

Follow the gentle flow of the Lapataia and Ovando rivers for about an hour, transitioning from freshwater to the sea at Lapataia Bay.

Includes

  • Bilingual specialized guide (English and Spanish)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ushuaia
  • Lunch with drinks
  • Canoeing equipment (rubber boots, overpants, and life jackets)

Excludes

  • Park entrance fee (approximately 30 USD, payable on site)
  • Tips

Important Information

  • Cruise ship passengers cannot join this regular tour and must book a private service to accommodate their schedule.
  • This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years old, individuals with limited mobility, or pregnant women.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Bring weather-appropriate clothing and waterproof layers. The best time to visit is during Ushuaia’s warmer months for comfortable hiking and paddling conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a moderate hike through Tierra del Fuego National Park, canoeing on inflatable boats from the river to the Beagle Channel, and lunch inside a geodesic dome.
The trekking takes place along medium-difficulty trails in Tierra del Fuego National Park near Ushuaia, Chile.
The tour is suitable for active travelers comfortable with moderate hiking but may not be ideal for complete beginners due to trail difficulty.
You will paddle inflatable canoes from the river into the Beagle Channel, enjoying views of the sub-Antarctic forest and surrounding Patagonian landscape.
Yes, lunch is served inside a geodesic dome located within the natural setting of Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Tour duration varies, so it's best to check the website for current details on scheduling and timing.
Basic hiking and outdoor clothing are recommended; canoe equipment is provided as part of the tour.
Availability depends on season and weather conditions in Chile; check the tour website for current operating times.
The tour starts near Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego National Park; transportation details are available on the booking website.
This tour is designed for active travelers, and child participation depends on age and hiking ability; consult the tour provider for specific age restrictions.

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