Back in Ushuaia, we had time for one last hike before heading home, up to the viewpoint over the Martial Glacier, known locally as the Mirador del Glaciar.
On 23 November we flew back to Buenos Aires, landing at 8.20pm, and the next day our flight home left at 12.44pm.
The Martial Glacier sits in a nature reserve about 7 km from the centre of Ushuaia, at around 1,000 metres above sea level. It’s a cirque glacier, shaped like a semicircle or amphitheatre. Five marked circuits start from the bottom, and the Mirador del Glaciar circuit takes about 75 minutes, with a climb of 220 metres.
Good to know
- Martial Glacier The park is open daily from 9am to 7.30pm, and general admission is 15,000 Argentine pesos. Ushuaia Tourism
- Getting there The road up, Luis Fernando Martial, climbs from the town centre, about 7 km.
- Planning your own trip Our Antarctica Things to Know and packing list cover the practical side.
We checked these details in October 2026. Times, prices and rules do change, so it’s worth a quick look at the official sites before you go. There’s more practical advice on our Antarctica Things to Know page.