Navigation to the Penguin Colony

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

In this excursion you will not only sail through the Beagle Channel, but you will also be able to see colonies of Sea Lions and Penguins.

During the return to the city of Ushuaia, you can enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the city and the mountain range that surrounds it

Dates: from October to April. Subject to the number of penguins.

2 DAILY DEPARTURES 09:00HS and 15:30HS.
**The excursion will have departures in the morning and in the afternoon until 03/31/2019. Keep in mind that this date can be modified. Take as a reference. As of 4/01/19 the excursion will only be in the afternoon

What's Included

Tourist pier rate
*Transfer to the tourist dock (According to the chosen option)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

According to the option chosen, the pick-up is at the passenger's hotel. If the passenger did not choose the pick-up option, they must present themselves at the touristic dock 30 minutes before

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Meeting point

According to the chosen option, we offer pick up by your hotel. If you do not choose the option with pick-up, you must show up 45 minutes before at Canoero's office, at the tourist pier.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The rate of tourist dock is not included. This trip starts at the local port, leaving the Ushuaia Bay.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Isla de Los Pajaros

    We sail around the Isla de los Pájaros where you can see the birds of Tierra del Fuego, highlighting Cauquenes, Cook and Gray Seagulls, among others.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Canal Beagle

    From the island "De los Pájaros", we sail to the island "De los Lobos", where we can find specimens of sea lions of one and two hairs.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Faro Les Eclaireurs

    Arriving at Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, you can see colonies of Imperial and Rocker Cormorants, while you know the history of the collapse of the SS Monte Cervantes that occurred in 1930.

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

    The navigation continues east, enjoying the wonderful landscapes of the canal and the mountains that surround it. On the Argentine coast you will be able to see Puerto Almanza and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Martillo Island

    On Martillo Island you will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic penguins and some examples of Papua penguins. Note: This excursion may include a technical stop at Estancia Harberton for boarding or disembarking passengers.

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

    Return to the city of Ushuaia sailing to the north coast of the canal, appreciating the flora and observing the sites such as Estancia Túnel and Estancia Remolino.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by All Patagonia Viajes y Turismo

Tags

Half-day Tours
Audio Guides
City Tours
Catamaran Cruises
Water Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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