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

By Azul Latina
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Overview

  • Take the most requested tour of the city of Ushuaia.
  • You will walk with Magellanic penguins and Papuas.
  • Exclusive tour that features the Penguin Walk experience
  • Navigation in Beagle Channel to Martillo Island
  • Specialised guides: Our expert guides accompany our traveller

Activity location

  • Ushuaia
    • Ushuaia Department
    • V9410, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ushuaia Port Tourist Dock
    • Ushuaia Department
    • V9410, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina

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What's included, what's not

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    Transfer from the USHUAIA tourist pier to start the tour
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    Crossing to Martillo Island on semi-rigid boats (15 minutes of navigation)
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    1-hour walk among Gentoo and Magellanic penguins
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    Visit to the Estancia HARBERTON Museum
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    Return to the USHUAIA Tourist Pier
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    The presentation time at the Ushuaia Tourist Dock MUST be confirmed by the agency
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    Navigation by boat through the Beagle Channel to Birds and Sea Lions Island
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    Visit to Birds Island and Sea Lions Island
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    This tour does not include transfers; passengers must present themselves at the Ushuaia Tourist Dock
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    In case you can visit Estancia Harberton, you will have to pay the entrance fee.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    On Tuesdays, the tour will not visit Estancia Harberton, because it is closed.
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    Lunch
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    Port tax
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    Harberton Ranch fee to be paid per person: ARS 50,000.00 (subject to change without prior notice).

Know before you book

  • This tour does not include transfers; passengers must present themselves at the Tourist Dock
  • MEETING POINT: TOURIST PORT USHUAIA
  • Please provide a phone number with whatsapp so we can communicate with you
  • The tour is not recommended for pregnant women and/or people with reduced mobility. No cancellation due to rain.
  • The available departure times for this tour will be 08:30 AM or 10:30 AM. We will send you your assigned departure time together with the itinerary, according to availability at the moment we receive your reservation. The tour may have a total duration of up to 10 hours, depending on the itinerary o
  • To confirm your reservation, please provide us with the following information: Full Name, Nationality, Date of Birth, Passport Number You may send this information via WhatsApp at +54911 2481 1234 or to our email at reservas@azul-latinatravel.com
  • IMPORTANT: The tours that coincide with the time when Estancia Harberton is open, the entrance fee must be paid, without exception. Price to be confirmed. The Estancia is closed on Tuesdays.
  • In the morning, enjoy a short Beagle Channel navigation (Sea Lion Island + Lighthouse), lasting approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • In the afternoon, departure at 02:30 PM for the land excursion to the penguin colony at Harberton Ranch. Estimated return to the city: 09:30 PM / 09:45 PM.

What you can expect

In the morning, we will begin with a navigation through the Beagle Channel, visiting Sea Lion Island and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. Departures are at 08:00 AM or 10:00 AM (subject to availability), with an approximate duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. Upon returning to the port, you will have free time to have lunch on your own in the port area.

In the afternoon, we will meet again at 02:00 PM at the port for the bus departure to Harberton Ranch. From there, we will take a 15-minute zodiac navigation to cross over to Martillo Island, where Magellanic penguins await us in their natural habitat. A unique experience of responsible wildlife observation in a protected environment of great natural value.

Martillo Island
One-hour walk among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, accompanied by a specialised guide. A unique immersive experience within the colony, respectfully sharing their habitat while they continue their natural life.

Return to the city at 09:45 PM.

Location

Activity location

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    Ushuaia
    • Ushuaia Department
    • V9410, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ushuaia Port Tourist Dock
    • Ushuaia Department
    • V9410, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina