Things to do in Ushuaia in 3 days: itinerary with tours and prices

Quick answer: One possible 3-day itinerary: day 1 city and Martial Glacier, day 2 National Park and End of the World Train, day 3 a Beagle Channel boat trip. Durations are those reported by the partners.

Updated November 4, 2026.

Day 1: city and Martial Glacier

Ushuaia guided tour (1 h to 1 h 15 min, ARS $ 43,692 (≈ US$ 28)) to get your bearings in the city.
Martial Glacier hike (5 hours, ARS $ 122,794 (≈ US$ 79)).

Day 2: National Park and train

Tierra del Fuego National Park + End of the World Train (5 hours, ARS $ 101,032 (≈ US$ 65)). Remember that, according to the train's official site, the park entrance is not included in the ticket.

Day 3: Beagle Channel

Beagle Channel boat trip (2 h 30 min, ARS $ 135,999 (≈ US$ 87)), with Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and the sea lion islands.

If you have one more day

To see penguins, look at Martillo Island penguins by boat (4 h 30 min); for a long hike, Laguna Esmeralda hike (6 hours).

Quick questions

Are 3 days enough for Ushuaia?

They are enough for the basics: the city, the National Park with the train and a Beagle Channel boat trip. With one more day you can add penguins or a long hike.

Which day is best for the national park?

The train departs at 9:30, 12:00 and 15:00 between September and April according to the official site; choose the day with the most room in the schedule.