The Lighthouse Les Éclaireurs is the postcard that every visitor of the Land of Fire wants to take as a souvenir.
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NAVIGATION: SEA LIONS,
BIRDS AND LIGHTHOUSE
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE...
We will enjoy a relaxing catamaran sailing through the historic and challenging Beagle Channel, the cradle of countless historic shipwrecks in these icy waters south of the Strait of Magellan. One of the objectives will be to obtain the typical postcard with the lighthouse behind us.
We set sail from the tourist pier along the wide Ushuaia Bay, observing from another perspective the profile of the city of Ushuaia and the geographical distribution at the foot of the Andes Mountains; until reaching the Beagle Channel through the Paso Chico.
There we sail around the Island of the Birds where we appreciate the Fuegian birds such as Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Steam Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls. We go on around the sea lions’ island where we can see specimens of sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago.
Upon arriving at the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators or also the colloquially misnamed the Lighthouse of the End of the World), we will be able to appreciate the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rocky Cormorants (similar in appearance to the penguins but of different species); and also listen to the sinking history of the SS Monte Cervantes that happened in 1930.
At the end of the journey, you can be amazed by the view of the mountain range that surrounds the city of Ushuaia and the sumptuous nature that surrounds it. It is a tour of great historical and landscape value that we do, visiting privileged and interesting points throughout the trip, which you can discover by navigating the waters of the Beagle Channel. In a pleasant and quiet journey.
SEASON
ALL THE YEAR
DIFFICULTY
LOW
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH – SPANISH
DURATION
HALF DAY – 3 HS.
BEAGLE CHANNEL AWAITS YOU ALL YEAR
The navigation that every visitor in Tierra del Fuego cannot fail to take.
CATAMARAN OPTION
The option for those who need a stable boat to avoid dizziness.
YATCH OPTION
Ideal option for those looking for a boat with less people and a guide who will accompany them throughout the tour.
SUMMER ITINERARY - IN THE MORNING
09:00 hs. – Check-in at the port
09:30 hs. – Departure
10:00 hs. – Sighting Sea Lions’ island
10:30 hs. – Sighting Birds’ island
11:00 hs. – Sighting Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
12:00 hs. – Arrival to Ushuaia
In winter check in is from 09:30 hs. The estimated times are those of the catamaran. The small boat has the check in throughout the year at 09:30 hs.
SUMMER ITINERARY - IN THE AFTERNOON
15:00 hs. – Check-in at the port
15:30 hs. – Departure
16:00 hs. – Sighting Sea Lions’ island
16:30 hs. – Sighting Birds’ island
17:00 hs. – Sighting Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
18:00 hs. – Arrival to Ushuaia
In winter check in is from 14:30 hs. The estimated times are those of the catamaran. The small boat has the check in throughout the year at 14:30 hs.
DO YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Write to us. Our specialized team will contact you shortly. Usually within 24 hours.
INCLUDED
✔ Sailing during 2:30 hs. or 3:00 hs. by catamaran or yacht (small boat)
EXCLUDED
✖ Pick up and return to hotel
DEPARTURE
Tourist pier (optional transfer from hotel to pier)
SCHEDULE
Summer
09:00 hs. – In the morning
15:00 hs. – In the afternoon
Winter
09:30 hs. – In the morning
15:30 hs. – In the afternoon
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
It is advisable to wear a hat or cap, buff, waterproof jacket, coat (polar type), gloves.
