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Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina
$520
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Bird Island and Sea Lion Island are highlights of this memorable tour in the Beagle Channel, showcasing unique wildlife and stunning landscapes.
- 🦜 Visit Bird Island (Isla de los Pájaros) to experience a remarkable variety of bird species and enjoy its natural beauty.
- 🦭 At Sea Lion Island (Isla de los Lobos), observe sea lion colonies up close in their natural habitat.
- 🏮 Navigate to the iconic Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, a well-known landmark in Ushuaia.
- 🐧 Enjoy a one-hour walk among the penguins on Martillo Island, with a specialized guide ensuring a respectful and safe experience alongside Magellanic and Gentoo penguins.
- ⚠️ The tour emphasizes walking among the penguins, not observing them from a distance, allowing for an immersive experience in their habitat.
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Season 2026/2027
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Ground transfer from the tourist pier to start the tour
- The check-in time MUST be confirmed by the agency.
- Visit to the Estancia Museum: Only if the estancia is open on the day of the tour.
- One-hour walk among Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
- IMPORTANT: Please disregard the time printed on this voucher as it will be confirmed later.
- Schedules may vary depending on availability at the time we receive your reservation.
- Crossing by semi-rigid inflatable boats to Isla Martillo (approximately 15 minutes of navigation)
- Boat navigation through the Beagle Channel to Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, and the iconic Lighthouse.
- Port fee NOT included: ARS 4,000.00 per person
- Rate Harberton Stay payable per person: 50,000 (subject to change without notice)
- Almuerzo: Lunch Desayuno: Breakfast Comidas: Meals (or simply Food)
- In case the visit to Estancia Harberton is possible, the entrance fee must be paid
- Transfers to hotels are not included; passengers must arrive at the tourist pier on their own.
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.
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UshuaiaAll the activity takes place in the city of Ushuaia, starting from the tourist pier of Ushuaia and returning to the same place. We will sail through the Beagle Channel touring islands and also go to Hammer Island where the penguins live
- 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. (pass by)
- In the sailing we will visit the Island of Wolves and Birds and the Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs, known as the Lighthouse of the end of the world. There we can take the most iconic photographs of Ushuaia " you will be in the light of the END OF THE WORLD It is the favorite postcard of many and an indelible memory for those who navigate the waters of the Beagle Channel. (pass by)
- In addition to the islands of wolves and birds we will visit the iconic Lighthouse of the end of the world (pass by)
- It is an emblematic place of the Beagle Canal, known for its great variety of birds and its natural beauty. Colonies of Royal and Imperial Cormorants are found during year round. In summer we can observe them nesting. Furthermore, We find among them Seagulls Cooks, Greys, Doves Antarctica, Steam Ducks and South American Seagulls. Isle of Wolves: Another of the most important islands of the Beagle Channel in which you can observe very close the colonies of Sea Lions that inhabit these latitudes. One-haired and two-haired Sea Lions colonies are observed Hairs. (pass by)
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Martillo IslandIn the afternoon, you will take the excursion to the penguin in land mode, departing 14: 30 hs to Estancia Harberton. Estimated return to the city: 21 : 30 / 21 : 45 hs (land). We will sail in gomons for 15 minutes until we reach Hammer Island. On the island we will walk for an hour between Magellanic penguins and Papuans, always with a specialized guide that will allow us to know in detail everything about these wonderful creatures. The most important penguin in Tierra del Fuego. It's the only one Penguin colony in the Ushuaia area and attracts two main species: Magellanic penguins and penguins Dad.
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.
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Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
Ushuaia, Patagonia, Argentina
$520
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!