Beagle Navigation and Walking with Papua Penguins in Hammer Island

5.0
(1 reviews)
Ushuaia, Argentina

listing image 1
Show all photos
7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

I lived a unique experience sailing the mythical Beagle Canal on an excursion that combines unforgettable landscapes and emblematic fauna of the region. During the tour we will visit Bird Island, home to numerous species of seabirds; the Isle of Wolves, where we will observe sea lions in their natural habitat; and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.

The highlight of the experience will be the landing on Martillo Island, where you will have the opportunity to take a guided walk among Papuan penguins in their natural environment. For approximately 30 minutes, you will be able to observe them very closely, know their behavior and enjoy a truly unique experience on this sub-Antarctic island.

This activity allows a direct and respectful connection with the fauna, becoming an incomparable way to live the nature of Tierra del Fuego.

What's Included

Visit to the colonies of sea lions and cormorants
professional Spanish and English speaking guides
Boating the Beagle Channel
Visit to the Island of the Birds
Disembarkation on Martillo Island : guided walk between Papuan penguins
Professional guides during the tour
Port Fee - Fee subject to change.
Pick up hotels
Does not include food or drink purchased from the buffet on board

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tourist Port

The port of Ushuaia is located on the central bank of the Argentine city of Ushuaia, an administrative center, industrial, tourist, and port node, capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Canal Beagle

    We depart from the local port towards Isla Alicia, where we will observe a colony of one-haired sea lions. Then we head towards Isla de los Pájaros, where colonies of royal and imperial cormorants inhabit next to their nests, being able to sight their chicks from spring to autumn. Once again we head east to another small island where, depending on the time of year, there are fur seals. Very close is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of the city of Ushuaia, built in 1919. From there we can see the island of rocky cormorants.

    6 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • Faro Les Eclaireurs (Pass by)

    Very close is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of the city of Ushuaia, built in 1919. From there we can see the island of rocky cormorants.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego

    On the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial mountain range, it offers a unique landscape in Argentina, with a combination of mountains, sea, glaciers and forests. Owner of a unique landscape, Ushuaia offers endless possibilities and activities, in summer, trekking, horseback riding, sport fishing and mountain biking, allowing visitors to enjoy nature and explore unexplored places through such incredible scenarios as the Tierra del Fuego National Park. In winter, the magnificent geography and cold temperatures invite you to practice skiing, both downhill (downhill) and cross-country (on flat terrain).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Martillo Island

    Beagle Channel sailing visiting Isla Martillo and Isla de Pajaros, Isla de Lobos and the Lighthouse, adding the experience of the 30 min landing on Hammer Island to walk with Papuan penguins.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Importantly, the colony we will see is Papua Penguins, which live all year round on Hammer Island. They are the third largest after the Emperor and the King. At the moment there are 68 registered pairs of penguins. While their presence is stable, it is important to note that the visit is in their natural habitat, so the amount we can see in each landing may vary as they are wild animals. Yes we will see them and we can enjoy a unique winter experience on this small subantarctic island
  • Validity of the tour: from July 1 to September 15.
  • This tour sails the Beagle Canal, and we also add the landing experience in the penguin. The whole tour is done by boat.
  • Check-out time will be at 13:00, check-in 30 minutes before, at 12:30. Estimating the duration in 7 hours.
  • The boat has buffet service on board (not included in the price of the service of this tour).
Supplied by Azul Latina Travel

Tags

Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Water Tours
Seasonal
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 1 1 review
5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}
Book Now