Any suggestions for local tours for Ushuaia and Punta Arenas? Thank you.

[gam888]

We are going on a South America cruise with Sapphire Princess in February. We have booked some excursions with the ship. We are still looking for some excursions for Ushuaia and Punta Arenas. We are not that keen on the tours Princess is offering for these 2 ports. We are hoping to find a cruise that goes around the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia, or a tour that we can see more penguins. In Punta Arenas, we are looking for some local tour possibilities as well. 

If any folks have had a good experience with any tours with the local vendors, please share with us. Any other ports in South America you would like to share would be welcome as well. Thank you in advance.

[SandyR5]

We just returned from a 15 day cruise on Azamara Quest. In Ushuaia we used Alma Calma Tours. We hooked up with another couple on our roll call so there were 4 of us. It was AWESOME.  Nicholas, the owner is an amazing, delightful, knowledgeable and passionate young man. He picked us up right at the port and we were with him for 6 hours. We hiked Tierra del Fuego in 4 difference spots…all less than a mile. He taught us so much about the specific areas and the history. Towards the end we stopped for a picnic!  He brought hot drinks, including mate that you will learn about, and delicious pastries. We sat on tree stumps overlooking a gorgeous lake and had such a relaxing break. I HIGHLY recommend him. Perfect day. 

[dreaminofcruisin]

On 1/23/2024 at 7:37 PM, SandyR5 said:

We just returned from a 15 day cruise on Azamara Quest. In Ushuaia we used Alma Calma Tours. We hooked up with another couple on our roll call so there were 4 of us. It was AWESOME.  Nicholas, the owner is an amazing, delightful, knowledgeable and passionate young man. He picked us up right at the port and we were with him for 6 hours. We hiked Tierra del Fuego in 4 difference spots…all less than a mile. He taught us so much about the specific areas and the history. Towards the end we stopped for a picnic!  He brought hot drinks, including mate that you will learn about, and delicious pastries. We sat on tree stumps overlooking a gorgeous lake and had such a relaxing break. I HIGHLY recommend him. Perfect day. 

 

Would you be willing to share the cost of this tour?

Thanks.

[SandyR5]

Total for 4 of us was $600, payable day of tour. Ship tour to Tierra del Fuego, which was not nearly as comprehensive as ours, was $249 per person.