National Park Half Day with the End of the World Train

About This Experience

This half-day tour fits a park visit and a train ride into about 4.5 hours, which suits travelers with a free half day in Ushuaia. The van collects you from selected hotels in town and follows Ruta Nacional 3 west for about 45 minutes, with views over the Beagle Channel on the way out. A bilingual guide works in English and Spanish, and the tour averages 4.2 out of 5 from 174 reviews.

The listing's itinerary includes a one-hour ride on the End of the World Train along the old prison line, and a reviewer mentions costumed actors playing inmates when the train arrives. The Includes list, however, does not itemize a train ticket, so it makes sense to message the operator before the day and confirm that your ticket is covered. For an 8 October 2026 departure the tour cost $191 per person, against a from-price of $171 on other dates.

Time in the park itself is short. The itinerary allows about 30 minutes for a first park stop and another 30 minutes at Lapataia Bay, where boardwalks lead along the shore at the end of Ruta Nacional 3. One reviewer who enjoyed the day still felt a 15-minute stop was too brief. If a longer stay in Tierra del Fuego National Park matters to you, the full-day and walking tours in this guide give it more hours.

The national park entry fee is not included and is paid in Argentine pesos at the park entrance: ARS 40,000 for foreign visitors since 1 June 2026. Food and drinks are also extra, so bring a snack. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, and unaccompanied minors are not allowed. Pack warm clothing and sunglasses, since the weather in Ushuaia changes fast in every season. Free cancellation runs up to 24 hours ahead.

Highlights

• About 1 hour on the End of the World Train, over the last 7 km of the prison line
• Around 30 minutes at Lapataia Bay, with boardwalks at the end of Ruta Nacional 3
• Views of the Beagle Channel on the drive out
• Guiding in English and Spanish
• Van transfers of about 45 minutes each way
• About 4.5 hours in total

What's Included

• ✓ Transport from selected hotels in Ushuaia
• ✓ Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
• ✓ Guided visit to Tierra del Fuego National Park
• ✓ One-hour End of the World Train ride on the itinerary (confirm the ticket with the operator)
• ✓ Stop at Lapataia Bay

Not Included

• Tierra del Fuego National Park entry fee (ARS 40,000 per foreign visitor since 1 June 2026), paid in Argentine pesos at the park entrance
• Food and drinks
• End of the World Train ticket (not itemised in the Includes list; confirm with the operator)

What to Bring

• Warm clothing
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Argentine pesos or a card for the park fee

Good to Know & Caveats

• Every visitor needs a Tierra del Fuego National Park ticket: ARS 40,000 for foreign visitors since 1 June 2026 (Argentine residents pay less, and children aged 0 to 6 enter free). It can be bought online in advance from the national parks service.
• The Includes list does not mention a train ticket, although the itinerary includes the ride. Message the operator before the day to confirm the ticket is covered.
• The End of the World Train sells out in December to February, when most cruise ships call, so train seats for those months are best booked early.
• Weather changes fast in Ushuaia and snow is common from June to September; warm, waterproof layers are needed in every month.
• Unaccompanied minors are not allowed.

Meeting Point

Pickup from selected hotels in Ushuaia.