Excursion Ushuaia train experience tour at Ushuaia

Ushuaia has grown by the sea but also under the watchful gaze of the prison. In 1896, twenty-three prisoners set out from Buenos Aires and sailing the South Atlantic, arrived in Ushuaia to build the most southerly jail in the world that anyone would have inhabited before. The End of the World Train keeps secrets and stories that will be revealed today.

Upon arrival at Tierra del Fuego National park, and at The End of the World Station the antique wagons of the Ferrocarril Austral Fueguino will be ready for boarding. The train is the first to operate inside an Argentine National Park and is pulled by a locomotive and follows in part the Pipo River and along the original terreplein, where the old prisoners’ train ran until 1947. En route back to Ushuaia, learn more about the history of this wonderful and unique city.

The local guides will offer to drop you off at the Old Prison Museum for a visit on your own (which is very centrally located) or you can be transferred back to the ship.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 800 meters (0.5 miles) with periods of standing and walking over uneven ground, gravel and natural terrain. Guests must be able to negotiate the steps to embark and disembark the coach and train. This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or in wheelchairs and those with limited mobility should be accompanied by another person which can aid. Motorcoaches may not be up to North America/European transportation standards. Note that not all of the roads are paved in Ushuaia and the gravel roads can be bumpy and dusty. Due to this type of terrain, guests must remain with the group. No independent explorations are allowed without an authorized licensed guide. Dress warmly in layers, with closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket. The order of venues visited may vary.