A five-hour evening trek from Ushuaia to Monte Susana that ends on a moonlit viewpoint over the Beagle Channel. Expect steady uphill walking through native lenga forest, hot drinks at summit, and a lantern-guided descent.
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The trail begins as the city exhales its last light and the Beagle Channel glints like a cooling coin. You climb through coastal lenga forest, needle-like branches and moss damp with evening, the path rising steadily toward a panoramic saddle where Ushuaia’s lights sit nested against mountain ridgelines.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: accustomed to sustained uphill walking and short sections of uneven terrain.
Wildlife
History
The area around Ushuaia was inhabited by Yámana peoples long before European settlement; later it developed as a port and penal colony before becoming a gateway for Antarctic expeditions.
Conservation
Subantarctic forests are fragile—stick to marked trails, avoid breaking branches, and pack out all waste to protect soil and understory habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Trekking Sunset in Monte Susana today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a warm headlamp
Even though guides provide lanterns, a personal headlamp frees your hands for poles and is essential on the descent.
Wear waterproof boots
Trails cross peat and wet rock—sturdy, waterproof footwear with ankle support reduces slips and cold feet.
Layer for rapid cooling
Temperatures fall quickly after sunset; pack an insulated mid-layer and windproof shell to stay comfortable at the viewpoint.
Mind footing on descent
Descending by lantern light hides roots and ruts—use poles and keep a controlled pace to avoid falls.
Insulated waterproof hiking boots
Keeps feet dry and supported on wet peat, rock and occasional snow.
Warm insulating layers and windproof shell
Necessary for rapid temperature drops at the viewpoint and during descent.
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Personal light source for hands-free movement on the lantern-lit return.
Trekking poles
Helps with balance on steep or slippery sections and reduces knee strain on the descent.