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Tierra del Fuego's main island – Fuegian Route (Argentina and Chile)
This itinerary is a comprehensive and suggested route for exploring Tierra del Fuego's main island in a campervan, combining nature, wildlife, history, and scenic routes. Designed for independent travel, it allows you to discover unique landscapes, choose where to stop, and enjoy the journey in complete comfort.
Along the way you will find multiple opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, photography and outdoor activities in some of the most remote and authentic areas of the island.
The tour begins in Puerto Almanza, a small fishing village on the Beagle Channel. From there, you'll sail to Isla Martillo, one of the highlights of the itinerary, where you can observe Magellanic and Gentoo penguins in their natural habitat.
Puerto Almanza also invites you to enjoy the local cuisine, with fresh seafood.
From the Beagle Channel coast, the route heads towards the Atlantic coast of Tierra del Fuego, visiting Cape San Pablo and Cape Ladrillero. This area is characterized by its expansive beaches, open landscapes, and completely wild environment, ideal for observing coastal wildlife and the pristine scenery.
The route continues north through San Sebastián and then Cameron, already in Chilean territory. Here, steppe landscapes, open skies, and a marked sense of vastness predominate, with frequent sightings of birds and fauna typical of the region.
Very close to Cameron is the King Penguin Nature Reserve, a unique site in South America where it is possible to observe the king penguin in a protected area, through walkways and viewpoints designed for its conservation.
Back on the Argentinian side, the route includes the historic Viamonte Ranch, accessed via the Bella Vista International Pass (formerly Radman Pass). This leg offers a glimpse into the cattle-raising history of Tierra del Fuego and a journey through vast steppe and coastal landscapes, teeming with local wildlife.
The journey continues to Tolhuin, a small, peaceful town located on the shores of Lake Fagnano. It's an excellent place to relax, go for walks, enjoy the lake's beach, and watch breathtaking sunsets. A must-see is the traditional La Unión Bakery, renowned for its artisanal products.
On the stretch between Tolhuin and Ushuaia, the route crosses the Garibaldi Pass, with views of Lago Escondido. Later, Camping Río Olivia is an excellent option for overnight stays, surrounded by Fuegian forest and nature.
The tour ends in Ushuaia, visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park, a protected area of more than 68,000 hectares that combines mountains, lakes, valleys, peat bogs, coasts and dense native forests.
The park features marked trails of varying difficulty levels and designated camping areas open from November to April. It's an ideal spot for observing flora and fauna, including birds, Fuegian foxes, and forests of lenga, guindo, and ñire trees.
Flexible itinerary: This itinerary is designed as a suggested and complete route. If you have less time or want to adapt it to your interests, our Adventure Manager will help you reorganize the stages and plan your trip in a personalized way.
Recommended links:
Tierra del Fuego National Park Trails | Argentina.gob.ar
Tierra del Fuego National Park Map (spanish)
Tierra del Fuego National Park Map (english)
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