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Cross the Beagle Channel to Redonda Island from Ushuaia and hike short forested trails to panoramic viewpoints, then continue through Tierra del Fuego National Park to Lake Acigami and Lapataia Bay. This half-day tour blends sea time, birdwatching and easy hiking.
Cross the Beagle Channel to Redonda Island from Ushuaia and hike short forested trails to panoramic viewpoints, then continue through Tierra del Fuego National Park to Lake Acigami and Lapataia Bay. This half-day tour blends sea time, birdwatching and easy hiking.
The catamaran cuts a clean line across the Beagle Channel and the salt air pushes at your jacket like an impatient guide. From Ushuaia you drive through low, wind-bent lenga forest toward Ensenada Bay, then board a heated catamaran for a short crossing to Redonda Island — a small, rocky outcrop where sea, wind and forest meet.
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Operated by Gray Line Argentina · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
The catamaran cuts a clean line across the Beagle Channel and the salt air pushes at your jacket like an impatient guide. From Ushuaia you drive through low, wind-bent lenga forest toward Ensenada Bay, then board a heated catamaran for a short crossing to Redonda Island — a small, rocky outcrop where sea, wind and forest meet.
This stretch of Tierra del Fuego sits at the southern tip of South America where glacial action carved the fjords and left behind peat bogs and shallow coves. The Yámana (Yaghan) people once moved along these coasts; in the park you’ll find archaeological traces and place names that reflect that heritage. Geologically, the landscape is young and restless — ice-sculpted valleys, glacial lakes like Acigami, and a coastline rich in mollusks and kelp beds that support dense seabird colonies.
On Redonda, expect a short optional hike through Fuegian forest on trails with roots and a few stair sections, ending at a panoramic viewpoint over the channel. Later stops include Lake Acigami for birdwatching and Lapataia Bay — the literal end of National Route 3 — where a wooden footbridge lets you stand at the map’s edge.
Practical notes: dress in waterproof layers, bring footwear with good traction, and pack binoculars and sunscreen; crossings can be choppy and weather changes fast. The tour runs about five hours, includes a guide, and requires ID for boarding. Move deliberately, stay on marked trails, and you’ll leave with clear photos and a grounding sense of how raw and changeable the far south can be.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Moderate fitness; participants should be comfortable making short hikes over uneven ground and climbing stairs during boarding and island access.
The experience is about 5–6 hours total and includes the catamaran crossing, a professional guide, boarding fee and stops at Redonda Island, Lake Acigami, Alakush Visitor Center and Lapataia Bay.
Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap; the operator advises moderate fitness and stair/climb ability for island access.
Yes — you must present ID at the Tolkeyen office on the tourist pier and will receive a QR boarding code the day before via WhatsApp.
The provider may cancel for bad weather; full refunds are allowed if canceled at least 24 hours before departure according to the standard policy.
The Yámana people traveled these coasts for millennia; Lapataia Bay marks the historical edge of human and road access in Tierra del Fuego and the terminus of National Route 3.
Tierra del Fuego National Park is managed to protect peat bogs, lenga forest and seabird colonies; visitors should stay on marked trails, avoid disturbing wildlife, and pack out waste to limit impact.
Gray Line Argentina operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The catamaran cuts a clean line across the Beagle Channel and the salt air pushes at your jacket like an impatient guide. From Ushuaia you drive through low, wind-bent lenga forest toward Ensenada Bay, then board a heated catamaran for a short crossing to Redonda Island — a small, rocky outcrop where sea, wind and forest meet.
The catamaran cuts a clean line across the Beagle Channel and the salt air pushes at your jacket like an impatient guide. From Ushuaia you drive through low, wind-bent lenga forest toward Ensenada Bay, then board a heated catamaran for a short crossing to Redonda Island — a small, rocky outcrop where sea, wind and forest meet.
This stretch of Tierra del Fuego sits at the southern tip of South America where glacial action carved the fjords and left behind peat bogs and shallow coves. The Yámana (Yaghan) people once moved along these coasts; in the park you’ll find archaeological traces and place names that reflect that heritage. Geologically, the landscape is young and restless — ice-sculpted valleys, glacial lakes like Acigami, and a coastline rich in mollusks and kelp beds that support dense seabird colonies.
On Redonda, expect a short optional hike through Fuegian forest on trails with roots and a few stair sections, ending at a panoramic viewpoint over the channel. Later stops include Lake Acigami for birdwatching and Lapataia Bay — the literal end of National Route 3 — where a wooden footbridge lets you stand at the map’s edge.
Practical notes: dress in waterproof layers, bring footwear with good traction, and pack binoculars and sunscreen; crossings can be choppy and weather changes fast. The tour runs about five hours, includes a guide, and requires ID for boarding. Move deliberately, stay on marked trails, and you’ll leave with clear photos and a grounding sense of how raw and changeable the far south can be.