Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise & Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
Description
I experienced the end of the world as it should be: sailing along the legendary Beagle Channel, off the coast of Ushuaia. The journey takes you straight to the heart of wildlife: Seabird Island, where cormorants dominate the sky, and Sea Lion Island, where these incredible animals rest just a few meters from your camera. Pure, unfiltered nature. The highlight comes in front of the iconic Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, the most famous postcard image of southern Argentina. A solitary red and white lighthouse in the middle of a breathtaking landscape. We finish with a landing on Bridges Island and a short walk to a natural viewpoint: city, mountains, and canal in a single image. It's more than an excursion. It's experiencing Patagonia in its wildest state.
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Itinerary
During our tour, we will stop in front of Isla de los Pájaros, a small rocky island that is part of Tierra del Fuego National Park. This island is home to an impressive number of seabirds, including: Imperial cormorants and black-necked cormorants Southern gulls and kelp gulls Skuas (southern hunting birds) On occasion, it is possible to see Magellanic penguins in the nearby waters.
Located on a small rocky archipelago in the Beagle Channel, just 5 nautical miles from Ushuaia, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse is one of the most photographed landmarks in Tierra del Fuego. Its name means ‘The Explorers’ in French, and it was inaugurated in 1920. It is still in operation today, fully automated.
The Bridges Islands form a small archipelago located in the Beagle Channel, a few kilometres east of Ushuaia. Surrounded by calm waters and panoramic views of the Fuegian mountain range, these islands are a must-see stop during any voyage through the area.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
A very nice walk, seabirds, sea lions and the impressive lighthouse. Beauty everywhere you look. Unique landscape.
Queremos agradecerte sinceramente por haber confiado en nosotros y haber elegido este Tour para tu experiencia. Esperamos que hayas disfrutado cada momento, tu satisfacción es nuestra mayor recompensa y nos impulsa a seguir ofreciendo experiencias únicas y memorables.
Such a fun way to see the area. The staff is very knowledgeable about the scenery. We felt completely safe on the boat.
We want to thank you for trusting us and choosing our Tour. We hope you enjoyed every moment, we are so happy and we are going to continue offering unique and memorable experiences. Thank so much!
We booked with this Enterprise and the truth everything super good, we did a catamaran ride we were lucky enough to see whales was something amazing. Undoubtedly an amazing experience was the best of Ushuaia.
Queremos agradecerte sinceramente por haber confiado en nosotros y haber elegido este Tour para tu experiencia. Esperamos que hayas disfrutado cada momento, tu satisfacción es nuestra mayor recompensa y nos impulsa a seguir ofreciendo experiencias únicas y memorables.
