A helicopter flight of about 15 minutes over Ushuaia. You take off over the bay, fly past Mount Olivia, cross the Olivia River and Carbajal valleys, and reach Laguna Esmeralda beside the Ojo del Albino Glacier.
The Ushuaia helicopter tour is a unique way to take in Tierra del Fuego from above: the city between the sea and the mountains, two valleys of glacial origin and the intense color of the lagoon. What takes hours of hiking on the ground, you take in at a single glance. Round-trip heliport transfers, a safety briefing and a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese are included.
What you will see on the Ushuaia helicopter tour
- Ushuaia Bay: you take off over the water, and the first postcard is the city and the port facing the Beagle Channel, with the mountains behind.
- Olivia River Valley: you fly past Mount Olivia, the highest peak around Ushuaia, with the five summits of Cinco Hermanos beside it.
- Carbajal Valley: from above, its glacial shape and the pattern of its ancient peat bogs come into view.
- Laguna Esmeralda and the Ojo del Albino Glacier: the grand finale. First the deep turquoise of the lagoon and, higher up, the ice of the glacier.
Who it is for
It is ideal if you are short on time in Ushuaia and want the full picture, or if you are after a scenic flight with no walking or effort involved. It is also the perfect finale to a hiking trip: you see from the air the places you walked. You just enjoy it: the round-trip transfer is included, the pilots give you a safety briefing and you take off.
Pair it with the Laguna Esmeralda hike or the Ojo del Albino Glacier trek: see it from the air first and walk it afterwards, or the other way round. If you would rather stay off your feet, horseback riding in Ushuaia takes you two hours on horseback through forests and mountains.
Check availability for your date and book your seat on the helicopter.
Highlights
- Take-off and Ushuaia Bay: a welcome and safety briefing by professional pilots, then take-off over the bay for panoramic views of the city and the port.
- Iconic valleys and peaks: a flight over the Olivia River Valley, with the majestic Mount Olivia and Mount Cinco Hermanos, followed by a flyover of the striking Carbajal Valley and its ancient peat bogs.
- Laguna Esmeralda: a privileged aerial view of the dazzling turquoise of Laguna Esmeralda and the Ojo del Albino Glacier before heading back.
Itinerary
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Ushuaia heliport
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Ushuaia Bay and port
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Olivia River Valley (Mount Olivia and Cinco Hermanos)
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Carbajal Valley
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Laguna Esmeralda
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Return to the heliport
Included
- Guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (Chinese on request)
- Private transport
- Round-trip transfers to the heliport
- Guided helicopter flight
- Pre-flight safety talk and briefing
Not included
- Lunch / meals
- Personal expenses
- Any service or expense not specified
Gallery
Important notes
- Meeting time To be confirmed at the time of booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the helicopter flight in Ushuaia?
About 15 minutes in the air. Before take-off, professional pilots welcome you and give you a safety briefing at the heliport.
What does the helicopter tour include?
Round-trip transfers to the heliport in private transport, the safety briefing, the guided flight and a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese.
What can you see on the helicopter ride?
The bay, the city and the port, the Olivia River Valley with Mount Olivia and Cinco Hermanos, the Carbajal Valley and, at the end, Laguna Esmeralda and the Ojo del Albino Glacier.
Do I need any previous experience?
No. The pilots explain everything before take-off: all you have to do is enjoy the views.
Where does the flight depart from?
From the Ushuaia heliport, taking off over the bay. The transfer is included and we confirm the meeting time when you book.
