Penguin colony in Ushuaia

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7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

* Half-Day (Walk with Penguins) - 6 hs duration approx.
We travel by bus route no3 and J. We will sail from Harberton Bay to Hammer Island. They can walk with penguins for 1 hour with a specialized guide who will inform you about the lives of these animals. Return to the city by bus.

* Full-Day (Walking with Penguins + Sailing) - Schedules to be confirmed subject to availability. 9 - 10 hours duration approx.

First part of the tour: Walking with Penguins
We will leave in a Bus traveling National Route N3 and Route J.
Then we will sail 15 minutes to Hammer Island, where we will walk 1 hour alongside the Magellanic penguins and Papuans. Return to the city by bus.

Second part of the tour: Navigation Beagle Channel
We will sail through the Beagle Channel, where we can observe the Fueguin fauna on Bird Island and the Isle of Wolves, as well as the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.

Schedules subject to change due to availability of quotas at the time of booking confirmation.

What's Included

Navigation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided walk around Martillo Island
Gratuities
Entrance to Estancia Harberton (cash only)
Transfer to the meeting point
Boarding fees, Ushuaia

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Av. Prefectura Naval Argentina 410

Naval Prefecture 410, Ushuaia tourist dock

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ushuaia

    The tour begins at the Ushuaia tourist pier. They must be there 30 minutes before the departure time.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Canal Beagle (Pass by)

    Ushuaia, a windy city located on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial mountains and the Beagle channel. It is an access road to cruises to Antarctica and tours near Yécapasela Island, known as "Penguin Island" for its colonies of this species.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Martillo Island

    Martillo Island, or Yecapasela Island, is an insular territory in the Beagle Channel belonging to the Ushuaia department of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands in the southern tip of Argentine Patagonia. Its surface is 32 ha.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Luna Roja

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