Yes, it is highly recommended to book activities in advance in Ushuaia, especially if you’re traveling during peak seasons (from November to March). This is particularly important for popular activities such as:
- Boat tours in the Beagle Channel: These tours can fill up quickly, especially during high season, so booking in advance ensures you have a spot.
- Penguin visits: Tours to Martillo Island to see penguins are quite popular, and they often require reservations ahead of time. If you want to book the activity called “Walk with penguins”, go ahead and book in adavance. During high season, bookings are quite impossible.
- Excursions to Tierra del Fuego National Park: While some trails can be accessed without a guide, if you’re booking a guided tour or specific experiences, it’s best to book in advance to secure availability. The train of the end of the world is also a very requested activity. Go ahead and book tickets for the train in advance.
- Winter activities: During the winter months, snow-related activities such as snowshoeing and skiing at Cerro Castor are popular and may require pre-booking due to limited capacity.
- Accommodation: Especially in the high season, hotels can fill up quickly, so reserving a place to stay in advance is important.
Beagle Channel Navigation: Sea Lions Island + Martillo Island Penguin Rookery
Enjoy a wonderful Beagle Channel Navigation from Ushuaia including the penguin rookery of Martillo Island
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Booking in advance will help you plan your trip more efficiently and avoid disappointment, particularly for limited-capacity tours. However, if you’re visiting during the off-season (April to October), there may be more flexibility with last-minute bookings, although it’s still advisable to reserve key activities early.
Remember, that during peak season many cruises departs from Ushuaia to Antarctica and most people make a pre or post tour in Ushuaia. Furthermore, many cruises docks in Ushuaia to make visits during months of December, January and February. So, book in advance as guides and vehicles are limited during these period of the year.
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