Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Ushuaia (Pass by)

  Ushuaia is a city in Argentina, located in the Ushuaia department and serving as the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands. It was founded on October 12, 1884, by Augusto Lasserre as Fort Ushuaia, established on the site of the former mission of Thomas Bridges.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Canal Beagle

  We will arrive at the area where our boat is located and then sail for approximately 20 minutes in a semi-rigid boat to the island, where we will walk alongside Magellanic and Gentoo penguins for 1 hour with a specialized guide who will provide us with information about the lives of these fantastic animals.

  6 hours • Admission ticket free
• Tierra del Fuego National Park (Pass by)

  On the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial mountain range, Ushuaia offers a unique landscape in Argentina, combining mountains, sea, glaciers, and forests. To fully enjoy your stay in Ushuaia, we recommend always having at least one waterproof coat and comfortable footwear to move around safely and comfortably on the city’s characteristic sloping streets.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Martillo Island

  On the island, we will walk for one hour among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, always accompanied by a specialized guide who will help us learn all about these wonderful creatures in detail. This is the most important penguin colony in Tierra del Fuego. It is the only penguin colony in the Ushuaia area and attracts two main species: Magellanic penguins and Gentoo penguins.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• Faro Les Eclaireurs (Pass by)

  We will navigate on our boat through the Beagle Channel, where you’ll have the opportunity to take some of the most iconic photographs of Ushuaia — you’ll be at the “End of the World” lighthouse. It is a favorite postcard image for many and an unforgettable memory for those who sail the waters of the Beagle Channel.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Isla de Los Pajaros

  Bird Island: This is an iconic location in the Beagle Channel, known for its wide variety of bird species and natural beauty. Colonies of Royal and Imperial Cormorants can be found here year-round. During the summer, you can observe them nesting. Additionally, you will find among them Kelp Gulls, Grey Gulls, Antarctic Doves, Steamer Ducks, and South American Terns. Sea Lion Island: Another of the most important islands in the Beagle Channel, where you can observe sea lion colonies up close. Both South American sea lions (one-maned) and South American fur seals (two-maned) inhabit these shores.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Lunch not included
• Recommendations: - It is recommended to wear a hat, scarf, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, gloves, and sunglasses.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For tours that coincide with the opening hours of Estancia Harberton, the entrance fee must be paid without exception. Price to be confirmed. The Estancia is closed on Tuesdays.
• Due to the limited availability of this tour for the following reasons: Penguins are very sensitive to human contact, so they can only be visited by a few people per day. There is only one penguin colony in Ushuaia. This tour is the most exclusive and sought-after in South America; therefore, we ask for your patience regarding visit confirmations.
• This tour has very limited availability, and we will confirm availability upon receiving your reservation.

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