Beagle Channel Navigation with trekking at the Bridges Islands
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- 3 hr
In 1833, Charles Darwin set sail along the Beagle Channel. You can follow his course on a 3-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia. You'll capture sights of Ushuaia’s former prison, check out the End of the World Museum, and admire views of Cinco Hermanos and Olivia mountains, among other sights. Disembark on the Bridges Islands for a 20-minutes walk to visit the ruins of natives populations that inhabited the island. After reaching Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and eyeing shipwreck ruins, come upon throngs of sea lions at Lobos Island and the winged residents of Pajaros Island. Enjoy guided commentary during your whole trip.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Tangol
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At:
We will embark the Catamaran from the Touristic Port of Ushuaia. Passengers must be present 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
We start sailing from the Tourist Dock of our city, towards the Beagle Channel, enjoying the panoramic view of the coast of Ushuaia as we sail away, seeing the most important buildings, the Museo Maritimo (old prison), the Museum of the End of the World, the industrial area, and the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Isla Bridges
We head to the Bridges Islands where we make a stop and descend. It is important to note that the hike during this visit is not difficult and is accessible to anyone. Besides having the experience of walking on a small island in the middle of the Beagle Channel we will appreciate, a few meters from the dock, deposits from the settlements of the Yámanas or Yaganes. The Conchero Yámanas: archaeological remains of the original inhabitants of the Beagle Channel. In addition, a cut in the wall of the shell deposit will allow us to better understand and observe the stratification of the discarded mussel shells. Along the interpretation circuit, we will appreciate the particular development that plants, flowers, and fruits reach in this special ecosystem.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
We will embark again and the catamaran will navigate around the "Isla de Lobos" where we can enjoy the view of specimens of sea lions, observing their permanent habitat. Then, we will go to the "Isla de los Pajaros" and, from the boat, we will spot Cormoranes Magallánicos and Cormoranes Imperiales, specimens of marine avifauna.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
We board again and sail southwest, approaching the Isla de Los Lobos, where, from the boat, we can enjoy the view of sea lions, observing their permanent habitat, in a wonderful scenery. Continuing the navigation, we will head towards the Isla de Los Pájaros, the habitat of Magellanic Cormorants and Imperial Cormorants and a privileged sector for spotting specimens of marine birds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
We continue to the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, where the ship Monte Cervantes sank in 1930.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
The return will be through Paso Chico, overlooking the Estancias Túnel and Fique, we return to Ushuaia, with a view of the stunning backdrop provided by Mount Martial and the glacier of the same name.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
We will embark the Catamaran from the Touristic Port of Ushuaia. Passengers must be present 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
We start sailing from the Tourist Dock of our city, towards the Beagle Channel, enjoying the panoramic view of the coast of Ushuaia as we sail away, seeing the most important buildings, the Museo Maritimo (old prison), the Museum of the End of the World, the industrial area, and the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Isla Bridges
We head to the Bridges Islands where we make a stop and descend. It is important to note that the hike during this visit is not difficult and is accessible to anyone. Besides having the experience of walking on a small island in the middle of the Beagle Channel we will appreciate, a few meters from the dock, deposits from the settlements of the Yámanas or Yaganes. The Conchero Yámanas: archaeological remains of the original inhabitants of the Beagle Channel. In addition, a cut in the wall of the shell deposit will allow us to better understand and observe the stratification of the discarded mussel shells. Along the interpretation circuit, we will appreciate the particular development that plants, flowers, and fruits reach in this special ecosystem.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
We will embark again and the catamaran will navigate around the "Isla de Lobos" where we can enjoy the view of specimens of sea lions, observing their permanent habitat. Then, we will go to the "Isla de los Pajaros" and, from the boat, we will spot Cormoranes Magallánicos and Cormoranes Imperiales, specimens of marine avifauna.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
We board again and sail southwest, approaching the Isla de Los Lobos, where, from the boat, we can enjoy the view of sea lions, observing their permanent habitat, in a wonderful scenery. Continuing the navigation, we will head towards the Isla de Los Pájaros, the habitat of Magellanic Cormorants and Imperial Cormorants and a privileged sector for spotting specimens of marine birds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
We continue to the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, where the ship Monte Cervantes sank in 1930.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
The return will be through Paso Chico, overlooking the Estancias Túnel and Fique, we return to Ushuaia, with a view of the stunning backdrop provided by Mount Martial and the glacier of the same name.
Duration: 10 minutes
