Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island Ushuaia
Book this exclusive adventure tour in Ushuaia, Argentina! A half-day walking tour through breathtaking landscapes. Get the chance to walk with a colony of Magellanic penguins amongst some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery of Tierra del Fuego. It’s an unmissable experience in South America!
| Type of service | Regular, Instant booking |
|---|---|
| Seasons | Summer |
| Type of traveller | Solo traveller, With kids, Couples |
| Country | Argentina |
| Type of tour | Experiences, Sightseeing Tours |
| Associated destination | N/A |
| City | Ushuaia |
Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island Includes:
- Transfer in vehicle to Estancia Harberton (only PM departures, entrance ticket is not included)
- Bilingual Guide English / Spanish (See notes).
- Navigation in semi-rigid boat to the Island.
- One hour walking tour with penguins.
- Visit to the Acatushun Museum.
Monday to Sunday.
Estancia Harberton closed on Tuesdays.
Departs at 07:00 hs 14:00 hs.
Contact us on whatsapp for blocked dates
6 hours approx.
Itinerary Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island
This Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island Tour is a great opportunity to get close to a large colony of penguins and to explore some of the natural attractions of Tierra del Fuego, during a fascinating and adventurous half-day tour in Ushuaia, Argentina. During this excursion, you will learn about the history and culture of the Yagan, one of the indigenous civilizations that inhabited Tierra del Fuego. Discover the beautiful scenery of this natural reserve as you walk alongside the penguins around the island and follow the coastline aboard a boat sailing the Beagle Channel.
This adventure tour, Walking with Penguins on Martillo Island, beings its journey at Ushuaia’s tourist wharf. Board a vehicle that will take you in a northeasterly direction to Estancia Harberton, Ushuaia’s oldest and most traditional and authentic hacienda. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Beagle Channel from the estancia’s prime location. From here, take a boat trip on the channel to Martillo Island, where you will have the exclusive opportunity to witness a large colony of Magellanic penguins as you walk past and with them for an hour. Keep an eye out for other fascinating species of birds such as the Nordic skuas, petrels, cormorants and South American terns. Before finishing the tour and returning to Ushuaia, visit the Acatushún Museum on Estancia Harberton, and learn about the life and habitat of birds and marine mammals in the southernmost region of the planet.
Reserve your place now, bring your camera and come to know the Beagle Channel, Estancia Harberton and Martillo Island’s colony of Magellanic penguins. Walk with the penguins for a truly unforgettable experience! Witness the most important attractions in Tierra del Fuego and Argentine Patagonia. No time to waste! Book online now with Argentina4u!
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Important Notes Walk with Penguins on Martillo Island
- Important: This tour is NOT CONFIRMED until you receive a voucher.
- Children policy: Children from 1 to 2 years old don't pay. Children from 3 to 11 years old pay with descount.
- Tour Policy: On Tuesdays there is no visit to Estancia Harberton.
- Transfer policy: Transfers to and from hotels are not included. The tour starts at the Port deck in Ushuaia.
- Not included: drinks, meals, port tax (USD$10 approx)
- Dress code and recommendations: bring warm and waterproof clothing, shoes, gloves, and sunglasses.
- Weather alert: In case the tour has to be cancelled due to weather conditions, it can be rescheduled within your possibilities. This tour does not depart from April to May.
- Winter alert: During winter (July -September), the tour will depart and return from the port. It will include a walk in the Island to see the penguins but only a few families of Gentoo penguins locally called Papuas are staying during this time in the island
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