Before you go

Your trip to Tolhuin.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Tolhuin – Terra do Fogo Destination Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego about 105 km from Ushuaia

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional Malvinas Argentinas (USH) Ushuaia · 111 km
Ponto de embarque Montiel — Av. Los Selknam 457

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Arrive via Ushuaia airport and follow about 105 km along Ruta Nacional 3, crossing Paso Garibaldi. There is regional road transport; confirm boarding and drop-off points before traveling. Access to the lakes outside town requires additional travel.

How many days

One or two days allow you to get to know the shore of Lago Khami and Reserva Laguna Negra. Add time to spread visits to Reserva Río Valdez and Reserva Desembocadura Río Turbio, rather than packing all routes into the same travel day.

When to go

From November to March the longer days usually make it easier to get around the lakes and forests. From June to September snow and ice can alter access. In April and May deciduous vegetation tends to change color, with fewer hours of daylight.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A vehicle helps with reaching remote reserves and secondary roads. Without a car, arrange transfers or guided activities. Walking in the center does not cover travel to all natural spots in the municipality.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Tolhuin

Morning
Head of Lago Khami
Go to the eastern end of the lake to walk along the shore and observe the surrounding forest.
Afternoon
Reserva Laguna Negra
Choose the access point and walk the sendero Paisaje en Movimiento according to conditions and the group's pace.
Late afternoon
Return to the center of Tolhuin
Return with enough time to organize the next day's travel, especially if you're continuing to Ushuaia.
Evening
Meal in town
Use the central area to have dinner and check the routes planned for another nature outing.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Tolhuin have its own commercial airport?

The most used air arrival for this route is Ushuaia. From there, travel to Tolhuin continues via Ruta Nacional 3.

Is Lago Khami the same as Lago Fagnano?

Yes. Both names refer to the large lake by which Tolhuin sits; the town is near its eastern end.

Is it better to stay overnight in Tolhuin or do a day trip?

One night reduces having both road travel and hiking concentrated in the same day. A day trip from Ushuaia requires selecting only some of the nearby points.

Can you visit all the reserves on foot from the center?

No. Each area has different access points and some are distant. Arrange transport and choose your route before heading out.

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