Description
Unlike the more common excursions, this tour is carried out aboard a small vessel with a capacity of up to 26 passengers, offering a more personalized experience and a closer encounter with the islands, their flora, and native wildlife.
Departing from Ushuaia’s port, the route first leads to Alicia Island, home to a thriving sea lion colony. From there, the boat heads towards Bird Island (Isla de los Pájaros), where royal and imperial cormorants nest and gather in large numbers. The next stop is Sea Lion Island (Isla de los Lobos), inhabited by South American sea lions and Southern elephant seals, easily distinguished by their size and fur texture.
At the farthest point of the navigation, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse appears on the horizon — a historic beacon built in 1919 that marks one of the most iconic sites of the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia.
The return trip follows a slightly different route, allowing a stop at one of the Bridges Islands (Islas Bridges). Here, a guided walk offers insight into the region’s native flora and birdlife, while also sharing the history of the Yámana people. The island is home to ancient shell mounds, tangible traces of their ancestral way of life and among the largest in the area.
Back on board, as the boat makes its way back to Ushuaia, passengers are invited to enjoy tea, coffee, local liqueurs, or the traditional mate, accompanied by cookies. The excursion lasts approximately four hours.
