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

4.7(54)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 54 reviews8 hBy Azul Latina Travel
Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour

About this activity

A unique experience that combines navigation through the Beagle Channel, a visit to Estancia Harberton, and a guided hike of approximately one hour among Magellanic penguins and puffins in their natural habitat.

During the navigation we will tour the main attractions of the Beagle Channel, including Bird Island, Wolf Island, and the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. From Estancia Harberton, we will make an approximately 15-minute crossing in a rigid inflatable boat to Martillo Island, where we will enjoy a walk among penguins accompanied by a specialized guide.

The excursion has two departure times:

Departure 08:30 am (presentation 08:00 am): Starts with the land transfer to Estancia Harberton and the penguin walk, finishing with the return to Ushuaia sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Departure 10:30 am (presentation 10:00 am): Starts with a navigation through the Beagle Channel, continues with a penguin walk, and finishes with the return to Ushuaia by bus.

What's included

  • ✓Boat navigation through the Beagle Channel to Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, and the iconic Lighthouse.
  • ✓Crossing by semi-rigid inflatable boats to Isla Martillo (approximately 15 minutes of navigation)
  • ✓Schedules may vary depending on availability at the time we receive your reservation.
  • ✓IMPORTANT: Please disregard the time printed on this voucher as it will be confirmed later.
  • ✓One-hour walk among Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
  • ✓Visit to the Estancia Museum: Only if the estancia is open on the day of the tour.
  • ✓The check-in time MUST be confirmed by the agency.
  • ✓Ground transfer from the tourist pier to start the tour

Not included

  • ✕Transfers to hotels are not included; passengers must arrive at the tourist pier on their own.
  • ✕In case the visit to Estancia Harberton is possible, the entrance fee must be paid
  • ✕Almuerzo: Lunch Desayuno: Breakfast Comidas: Meals (or simply Food)
  • ✕Harberton Stay Rate to be paid per person: 60,000 (subject to change without prior notice)
  • ✕PORT FEE NOT INCLUDED ARS 6,000.00 per person

Meeting and pickup

  • Departing from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier: Av. Prefectura Naval Ushuaia Tourist Pier, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, half an hour before the boat departure — the exact time will be provided in each itinerary. We need the name of the hotel in Ushuaia to contact them if necessary.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • This tour will be confirmed once the agency submits the passenger’s request to the penguin reserve. For this reason, please do not consider the reservation confirmed until you receive confirmation from Azul Latina through this channel.
  • The published times are ESTIMATED. The final confirmed schedule will be sent to you along with the itinerary once your reservation is confirmed by Azul Latina. Please wait for the detailed itinerary, which you will receive through this platform.
  • NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY OR PREGNANT WOMEN
  • The available departure times for this tour will be 8:30 AM or 10:30 AM. We will send you your scheduled time along with the itinerary based on availability at the moment we receive your reservation.
  • The tour can have a total duration of 8 hours, depending on the day's itinerary
  • IMPORTANT : Presentation time at the tourist pier of Ushuaia always half an hour before the departure time
  • Departure 08:30 am (presentation 08:00 am): Starts with the land transfer to Estancia Harberton and the penguin walk, finishing with the return to Ushuaia sailing through the Beagle Channel. Departure 10:30 am (presentation 10:00 am): Starts with a navigation through the Beagle Channel, continues with a penguin walk, and finishes with the return to Ushuaia by bus.

Cancellation policy

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

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