Beagle Channel Cruise with Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
ID: GYG1534330-2337992
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Sail along the Beagle Channel on a cruise from Ushuaia. See the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, spot local wildlife, and stop at Puerto Karelo for a guided walk to a panoramic viewpoint.
Set sail from the local tourist pier and cruise through the wide Ushuaia Bay, reaching the Beagle Channel via Paso Chico. Navigate around Isla de los Pájaros and admire the Fuegian birdlife, including skuas, black-browed albatrosses, steamer ducks, cauquenes, and kelp gulls.
Continue to Isla de los Lobos to see one- and two-haired sea lions. Both islands are part of the Bridges Archipelago. Upon reaching Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, spot colonies of imperial and rock cormorants and hear the story of the SS Monte Cervantes shipwreck in 1930.
Disembark at Puerto Karelo, part of the Bridges Islands, and visit genuine Yámana shell middens. Enjoy a 10-minute guided walk to a panoramic viewpoint, perfect for capturing stunning photos of the city.
Conclude your journey with breathtaking views of the mountain range surrounding Ushuaia and the lush nature that envelops it.
Highlights
- Cruise along the Beagle Channel and take in the views of Ushuaia
- See the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and learn about the SS Monte Cervantes
- Spot local wildlife, including sea lions and a variety of seabirds
- Stop at Puerto Karelo for a guided walk to a panoramic viewpoint
- Admire the surrounding mountains and lush landscapes as you sail
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Arrive at the tourist pier 40 minutes before the catamaran departs.
INCLUDED
- Navigation around Isla de los Pájaros
- Observation of Fuegian birdlife
- Visit to Isla de los Lobos
- Observation of sea lions
- Visit to Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
- Observation of imperial and rock cormorants
- History of the SS Monte Cervantes
- Descent in Puerto Karelo
- Visit to Yámana shell middens
- Guided walk with panoramic views
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
