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

About this activity

A unique experience that combines navigation through the Beagle Channel, a visit to Estancia Harberton, and a guided hike of approximately one hour among Magellanic penguins and puffins in their natural habitat.

During the navigation we will tour the main attractions of the Beagle Channel, including Bird Island, Wolf Island, and the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. From Estancia Harberton, we will make an approximately 15-minute crossing in a rigid inflatable boat to Martillo Island, where we will enjoy a walk among penguins accompanied by a specialized guide.

The excursion has two departure times:

Departure 08:30 am (presentation 08:00 am): Starts with the land transfer to Estancia Harberton and the penguin walk, finishing with the return to Ushuaia sailing through the Beagle Channel.

Departure 10:30 am (presentation 10:00 am): Starts with a navigation through the Beagle Channel, continues with a penguin walk, and finishes with the return to Ushuaia by bus.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Azul Latina Travel

Ages: Adults (0–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Boat navigation through the Beagle Channel to Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, and the iconic Lighthouse.
Included: Crossing by semi-rigid inflatable boats to Isla Martillo (approximately 15 minutes of navigation)
Included: Schedules may vary depending on availability at the time we receive your reservation.
Included: IMPORTANT: Please disregard the time printed on this voucher as it will be confirmed later.
Included: One-hour walk among Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
Included: Visit to the Estancia Museum: Only if the estancia is open on the day of the tour.
Included: The check-in time MUST be confirmed by the agency.
Included: Ground transfer from the tourist pier to start the tour

Not included

Not included: Transfers to hotels are not included; passengers must arrive at the tourist pier on their own.
Not included: In case the visit to Estancia Harberton is possible, the entrance fee must be paid
Not included: Almuerzo: Lunch Desayuno: Breakfast Comidas: Meals (or simply Food)
Not included: Harberton Stay Rate to be paid per person: 60,000 (subject to change without prior notice)
Not included: PORT FEE NOT INCLUDED ARS 6,000.00 per person

Itinerary

Ushuaia

8 hours

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
Tierra del Fuego National Park

Passing by

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.
Canal Beagle

Passing 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.
Faro Les Eclaireurs

Passing by

In addition to the islands of wolves and birds we will visit the iconic Lighthouse of the end of the world
Isla de Los Pajaros

Passing 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.
Martillo Island

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End 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.

Cancellation

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Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch not included
Recommendations: - It is recommended to wear a hat, scarf, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, gloves, and sunglasses.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For tours that coincide with the opening hours of Estancia Harberton, the entrance fee must be paid without exception. Price to be confirmed. The Estancia is closed on Tuesdays.
Due to the limited availability of this tour for the following reasons:

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.
This tour has very limited availability, and we will confirm availability upon receiving your reservation.
This tour will be confirmed once the agency submits the passenger’s request to the penguin reserve. For this reason, please do not consider the reservation confirmed until you receive confirmation from Azul Latina through this channel.
The published times are ESTIMATED. The final confirmed schedule will be sent to you along with the itinerary once your reservation is confirmed by Azul Latina. Please wait for the detailed itinerary, which you will receive through this platform.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY OR PREGNANT WOMEN
The available departure times for this tour will be 8:30 AM or 10:30 AM. We will send you your scheduled time along with the itinerary based on availability at the moment we receive your reservation.
The tour can have a total duration of 8 hours, depending on the day's itinerary
IMPORTANT : Presentation time at the tourist pier of Ushuaia always half an hour before the departure time
Departure 08:30 am (presentation 08:00 am): Starts with the land transfer to Estancia Harberton and the penguin walk, finishing with the return to Ushuaia sailing through the Beagle Channel. Departure 10:30 am (presentation 10:00 am): Starts with a navigation through the Beagle Channel, continues with a penguin walk, and finishes with the return to Ushuaia by bus.