End of the World: Tierra del Fuego National Park & Historic Train from Ushuaia
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most travelers; light walking ability enough for short boardwalks and viewpoints
Overview
Ride the historic End of the World Train and explore Tierra del Fuego National Park on a six-hour guided tour from Ushuaia. Expect lenga forests, glacial bays, Lake Roca’s mirror water, and the famous End of Route 3 photo stop.
End of the World: Tierra del Fuego National Park & Historic Train from Ushuaia
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The minibus eases out of Ushuaia before dawn, heaters humming, windows fogging as the Andes push the light into thin slices. In the back seats the guide’s voice threads history into the landscape — the narrow-gauge rails you’ll ride were once the prisoners’ route, the so-called Senda de los Presos, and now the End of the World Train chugs through lenga forests and peat-strewn clearings like a slow-moving memory.
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Adventure Tips
Dress in layers
Wind and rain are frequent—pack a waterproof shell and insulating mid-layer you can add or remove quickly.
Good footwear
Trails are mostly boardwalk and packed dirt but can be wet and uneven; wear grippy hiking shoes.
Bring cash for postcards
If you want to mail from the End of the World postbox, bring small Argentine pesos and a pen for finishing postcards.
Keep to marked paths
Peatland and understory recover slowly—stay on trails to avoid damaging sensitive terrain.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Andean condor
- Guanaco
History
The route traces the Senda de los Presos used by prisoners in the early 20th century; the heritage train follows the line they once walked.
Conservation
Tierra del Fuego’s peatlands and subantarctic forests are sensitive—stay on trails, minimize waste, and respect seasonal restrictions to limit impact.
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Recommended Gear
Waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden rain and wind common throughout the year.
Insulating mid-layer
A fleece or down layer keeps you warm during exposed stops by the bay.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provide grip on wet boardwalks and uneven forest trails.
Camera or binoculars
For wildlife and sweeping landscape shots—binoculars help with distant condors and guanacos.