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Penguin colony in Ushuaia
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7 Hours
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Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Overview
* Land Half-Day: We travel by bus on route 3 and J. We will sail from Harberton Bay to Martillo Island. You will be able to walk with penguins for 1 hour with a specialized guide who will inform you about the life of these animals. You return to the city by bus.
Check in: 2:00 p.m. at the tourist dock.
* Full-Day Land Penguin AM + Lobos PM Navigation:
In the morning we will leave by bus traveling along National Route N3 and Route J.
Then we will sail to Martillo Island, where we will walk for 1 hour with the Magellanic and gentoo penguins. You return to the city by bus.
Check in at 6:30 a.m. at the tourist dock
In the afternoon, we will meet again at our office and sail through the Beagle Channel. We will be able to observe the Fuegian fauna on Isla de Pájaros and Isla de Lobos, as well as the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
Check in at 5:00 p.m. at the tourist dock
What's Included
- Navigation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided walk around Martillo Island
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Estancia Harberton (Ars 20,000 per person - cash only)
- Transfer to the meeting point
- Boarding fees (ARS 1700 Approx. per person - Cash only)
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Naval Prefecture 410, Ushuaia tourist dock
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Ushuaia
The tour begins at the Ushuaia tourist pier. They must be there 30 minutes before the departure time.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Canal Beagle
Ushuaia, a windy city located on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial mountains and the Beagle channel. It is an access road to cruises to Antarctica and tours near Yécapasela Island, known as "Penguin Island" for its colonies of this species.
• Admission Ticket Free
Isla Martillo
Martillo Island, or Yecapasela Island, is an insular territory in the Beagle Channel belonging to the Ushuaia department of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands in the southern tip of Argentine Patagonia. Its surface is 32 ha.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Luna Roja
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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