Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise & Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Isla de Los Pajaros
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.
Faro Les Eclaireurs
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.
What‘s Included
Insurance
Guide
Food and drink
Photographs and souvenirs
Transfers from hotels
Options
The Ultimate Beagle Channel Experience Wildlife & Lighthouse
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful nature
mauriciojavierd2024,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Related Experiences
Operated by Ni Lo Pienses Tour