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

In the morning, we will start with the navigation along the Beagle Canal, visiting Isla de Lobos and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. Departures at 08 : 00 hs or 10 : 00 hs (depending on availability), duration approximately 2 h 30 min. Upon return to the port, there will be free time for lunch at your own expense in the port area. In the afternoon, we meet again at 14:00 hs at the port for the bus departure to Estancia Harberton. From there, we will make 15 minutes of sailing in gomons to cross to Isla Martillo, where Magellanic penguins await us in their natural environment. A unique experience of responsible approach to local fauna Hammer Island One hour walk among penguins accompanied by a specialized guide. A unique experience of respectful immersion within the colony, sharing their habitat while continuing their natural life. Pinguinera Winter Option Departure : 14 : 00 hs Duration: 7 hours approx. Season: July and August Departures : Tuesday and Friday only

Itinerary

1. All 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 (9h 0min)
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. In addition to the islands of wolves and birds we will visit the iconic Lighthouse of the end of the world
5. 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.
6. In 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. (1h 0min)

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