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Beagle Channel

Port Ushuaia, Ushuaia, Argentina
Ranked #2 of 36 attractions in Ushuaia
4.5 of 5 stars 258 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Owner description: Soaring white-capped peaks and icy water characterize the harsh but wildly beautiful Tierra Del Fuego region. Intrepid tourists brave boat rides on...... more » Owner description: Soaring white-capped peaks and icy water characterize the harsh but wildly beautiful Tierra Del Fuego region. Intrepid tourists brave boat rides on the Beagle Channel, home to a colony of sea lions. « less
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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

A visit to Ushuaia has to include a voyage out into the Beagle Channel. the options are all very enticing--sailing, catamarans, and normal touristy boats. The lengths of the voyages are different as well. Essentially one may opt for the shorter loop that goes to the lighthouse and back, or a longer one that makes it to the penguins farther... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This is a must, when in Ushuaia! We did the trip with Patagonia Explorer Adventure. Although I went during the off season it was still a great experience. If you decided to go during the off season make sure to dress warm! It was a bit chilly and very windy, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the great views.... More

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Leeds
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

All I can say is you must do this trip! But one thing you must do is go one one of the bigger boats, we unfortunatly went on one of the smallest boats, for me this added to the trip but nearly half of the 20 people on board being sick it probably didn't add much. The bigger boats rocked... More

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Concord, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Took the Stella Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. Loved every minute. The cabins are great, good food & the crew clearly cares about the passengers - but also about the environment and the animals, plants & wildlife around Cape Horn. Climbing the Horn was one of the best things I've ever done! The scenery is beautiful, pristine, hard to... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I have had the wonderful opportunity to sail the Beagle Channel three times and cannot under state the majesty and beauty of the glacier carved landscape in this channel. A trip between Buenos Aires, Argentina and Valpariso, Chile is something you will never forget. this is God's country and over the top beautiful More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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Nice sail through the Beagle on the way down to Antarctica. On the way back we had about 150-200 dolphins accompanying the boat through the channel! Simply amazing! More

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Italy
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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A tour to navigate the beagle chanel in Ushuaia is a must do if you go to the southerst part of the world. The chanel is magnificent and the views form the ship are great. You will see the lighthouse, small islands, and animals. When you get to one of the islands in the chanel you feel you are in... More

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Fatehpur
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Fantastic scenery: glaciers descending into the sea, magnificent waterfalls, wildlife, especially sea-birds: an unpoplluted, untainted paradise. More

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Sydney
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

There are plenty of boat trips you can book from the main tourism centre in Ushuaia. Make sure your trip includes the lighthouse (great spot for pictures) and islands with seals / sealions and cormorans. You'll see plenty more wildlife swimming in the water. Make sure you take your camera with you. More

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Medellín, Colombia
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

If the pinguins are still around (make sure you ask them before taking the tour), definetly take the long one all the way to the "Pinguinera" (Pinguin place). The sailing is very nce and on the way there you can see lots of fauna and great scenery! Try not to miss it! More

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