From this point, the landscape is a combination of sea and mountains, and you can see the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains, the Fique and Tunel ranches, the Escarpados mountains, and the Encajonado River.

From there, the tour heads toward the center of the Beagle Channel, towards the southwest, arriving at the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse located in the archipelago of the same name. In one of these islands, it is possible to observe parts of the Monte Cervantes ship, which wrecked in 1930. Then, heading towards the Isla de los Lobos, you can enjoy observing the games of the seals--curious and sympathetic marine mammals--and in complete silence navigate around the island during approximately 20 minutes observing their permanent habitat; it is a marvelous scene. Then the catamaran will head towards the Isla de los Pájaros to see the Magellenic cormorants and the majestic Imperial cormorants, the albatross, Fullman petrels, giant petrels, squas, and 20 different species of marine birds. Later, we navigate through Paso Chico and return to Ushuaia, with a view of the beauty that Mount Martial adds to the city.

Continuing towards the Remolino ranch, we find the submerged remains of the shipwreck of Monte Sarmiento. Continuing east with the Port Almanza to the left (Argentina) and the Port Williams to the right (Chile) in order to reach Paso Mackinlay and navigate towards Isla Martillo to visit the colony of Magellenic penguins. From there, continuing to the Harberton ranch where the tourist will enjoy a small walk and guided visit of the buildings and work areas. From Harberton, we will start back to Ushuaia, where we will arrive at 8:30 p.m.

Leaving the city and taking National Route 3 to the northern part of the island of Tierra del Fuego. The first panoramic point is Monte Olivia, Valle del Olivia, and Río Olivia. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of typical local scenery during the rest of the tour.

The tour passes by Valle Carbajal, which is covered with peat and is surrounded by the Alvear Mountains, which are covered with snow and glaciers. The tour continues through the valley of Tierra Mayor and the valley of Las Cotorras, where cross-country and down-hill skiing are the principal activities during the winter, in addition to the sleds pulled by dogs (Siberian huskies, Alaskan huskies, Pyrenees, etc.).

Starting from the place called Rancho Hambre, which is the outpost for the National Road Authority, 44 kilometers from Ushuaia, we start ascending towards the Paso Garibaldi (440 meters over sea level) which is the crossing point for the Andes mountains and from where it is possible to observe Lake Escondido and, further away, a part of Lake Fagnano, which is 110 kilometers long. Descending on the other side of Paso Garibaldi, we visit Lake Escondido, and later Lake Fagnano.

Returning to Ushuaia, the tour stops to have lunch in Valle de las Cotorras; the specialty of the house is the typical lamb barbecue, and you also have the possibility to enjoy local trout and pollo al disco.

Non-Traditional Excursions Haras Matilde - Ecotourism - Horseback Riding Duration: approximately 3 hours Haras Matilde is located 7 kilometers from Ushuaia, on the banks of the Pipo River and surrounded by the Martial Mountains. Its owners, Angel and Fernando Querciali, breed local and Arabian horses. On horseback, we can enjoy a 2 hour adventure through, for example, Cañadón de la Oveja, an old pass where cowboys used to round-up the sheep. We will also cross the areas of peat moss and we will observe the large beaver dams. On the way back, we will enjoy a well-deserved break in one of the Haras Matilde ranch houses. Included: . Transport to Haras Matilde . Horseback Riding . A Break . A Cowboy Guide

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Haras Matilde is located 7 kilometers from Ushuaia, on the banks of the Pipo River and surrounded by the Martial Mountains. Its owners, Angel and Fernando Querciali, breed local and Arabian horses. On horseback, we can enjoy a 2 hour adventure through, for example, Cañadón de la Oveja, an old pass where cowboys used to round-up the sheep. We will also cross the areas of peat moss and we will observe the large beaver dams. On the way back, we will enjoy a well-deserved break in one of the Haras Matilde ranch houses.

Included:
. Transport to Haras Matilde
. Horseback Riding
. A Break
. A Cowboy Guide

Bus - Train - Catamaran

Located only 11 kilometers from the city, the Tierra del Fuego National Park is the only one that combines mountains, forests, and sea. The excursion starts heading southeast on National Route 3, going through the outskirts of the city and the foothills of Mount Susana, witness to the treatment of the prisoners of the ancient penitentiary in Ushuaia. The route continues through the valley of the Pipo River; at the edge of this river, you can find the station of the Austral Fueguino Railroad. Here, we will take the tour that will take us through the Cañadón del Toro, in the National Park, and we will continue our excursion towards Bahía Ensenada, where we will be able to see Isla Redonda and the snow capped mountains of the Sampaio chain (in Chile) on the other side of the Beagle Channel. Then we will go to the area of Lake Roca, walking a narrow trail--the sides of which present us with all of the species that make up the local flora.

Arriving to Lake Roca, we take a walk along its border towards the Lapataia River, the lake's natural drainage point. From here, we have the landscape of Cerro Cóndor, whose summit reaches the border with the Chilean Republic. We continue towards the zone of Bahía Lapataia, passing by the Verde and Negra lagoons, where we will have the opportunity to do some walking; one walk is near the Laguna Negra, with a spectacular sight of the formation of peat moss, and the second walk takes us to a beaver dam and the beginning of the path that will take us to Bahía Lapataia, the end of National Route 3. At this point, one of our catamarans will be waiting for us to start a maritime excursion through the Beagle Channel. Once on board, we will begin to navigate through the waters that bathe the coasts of the Tierra del Fuego National Park. From Punta Tortuga, we will leave Bahía Lapataia behind, to head east towards the zone of Bahía Ensenada. During this part of the trip, we will also visit the region of the archipelago Bridges, a point of great interest due to the fact that a large quantity of birds and sea wolves are found in these islands. Alicia Island is famous for its large colony of Imperial Cormorants, and in La Isla de los Lobos (Seal Island), we can observe two different species of these mammals. Starting at the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, we will start turning back towards the city, navigating towards the west and this time near the southern coast of Isla Grande. In this zone, we have Puerto Tunel, an ancient coastal wood mill where today scientists from different nationalities are excavating in order to study the Yamana culture. Entering the Bahía de Ushuaia, we will be surprised by the view of the city and the Martial Mountains that surround it. At 5:00 p.m., we will be back at the local tourist dock.

Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego, and situated on the banks of the Beagle Channel, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and offers a one-of-a-kind scenery in Argentina-- the combination of mountains, sea, glaciers, and forest. Going through the city, one visits different panoramic points and sights related to historical moments of the region. La Misión, la Casa de Gobierno, the provincial legislature, the Museum at the End of the World, and the old garrison are only some of the sights we will propose to visit.