Ushuaia : Hammer Island Hike among Penguins Navigation Wolves, 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: 1-hour walk among Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
Included: Transfer from the tourist dock to start the tour.
Included: Schedules may vary depending on availability at the time your reservation is received.
Included: Visit to the Harberton Estancia Museum: Only if the estancia is open on the day of the tour.
Included: We will sail on our boat through the Beagle Channel to Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, and the lighthouse.
Included: Visit to the famous Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse.
Included: Crossing by semi-rigid boats to Isla Martillo (15 minutes of navigation).

Not included

Not included: Lunch - Meals
Not included: Pick up and drop off hotel
Not included: Stay Harberton must pay admission - Price subject to change
Not included: PORT FEE NOT INCLUDED ARS 6,000.00 per person. Price subject to change

Itinerary

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Passing by

Tierra del Fuego National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
Ushuaia

8 hours

Ushuaia is a city in Argentina, located in the Ushuaia department and serving as the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands. It was founded on October 12, 1884, by Augusto Lasserre as Fort Ushuaia on the site of the former mission established by Thomas Bridges.
Canal Beagle

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In the morning you will sail the Beagle Channel (Isle of Wolves + Lighthouse) with an approximate duration of 2 : 00 to 2 : 30 hs, returning to the port.

We will sail our boat along the Beagle Channel. There we can observe the Fueguin birdlife on Bird Island and the Isle of Wolves, as well as the famous Lighthouse

Les Eclaireurs.
Faro Les Eclaireurs

Passing by

We will sail on our boat through the Beagle Channel. There, you will be able to take the most iconic photographs of Ushuaia — you’ll be at the “Lighthouse at the End of the World.”

It’s the favorite postcard for many and an unforgettable memory for those who navigate the waters of the Beagle Channel.
Isla de Los Pajaros

Passing by

It is an iconic place in the Beagle Channel, known for its great variety of birds and natural beauty.

There are colonies of Royal and Imperial Cormorants throughout the year. In summer, we can see them nesting. Additionally, among them are Chilean Gulls, Grey Gulls, Antarctic Pigeons, Steamer Ducks, and South American Terns.

Sea Lion Island:

Another of the most important islands in the Beagle Channel, where you can observe sea lion colonies up close.

You can see colonies of South American sea lions (one-haired) and South American fur seals (two-haired).
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).

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.
Estancia Harberton

Passing by

Departure by Bus from the Port of Ushuaia at 2.30pm, we will go to the Harberton Estancia

you can enjoy a guided walk the helmet of the stay considered a National Historic Landmark. There you will be able to appreciate the first nature reserve in Tierra del Fuego, the old shearing shed, the carpentry, the oldest boat house built in Tierra del Fuego and the beautiful garden of the main house.

The entrance also includes a guided tour of the unique Acatushun Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals that houses underwater representations in full size and part of the extensive collection of skeletons collected by Dr. Natalie Goodall and her interns on the Fuegian coast.

The place has a restaurant overlooking the town, the mountains and the Beagle Canal that serves typical dishes of the stay.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tourist Pier: Av. Prefectura Naval Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, V9410 Ushuaia

End point

Tourist Pier: Av. Prefectura Naval Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, V9410 Ushuaia

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We need a contact number to be able to reach you in case of any last-minute schedule changes.
Due to the low availability for this tour for the following reasons: - Penguins are very sensitive to human contact, so only a few people can visit them each 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 patience regarding visit confirmations.
Lunch and food are not included
This tour has very limited availability; availability will be confirmed upon receiving your reservation.
This tour will be confirmed once the agency sends the passenger’s request to the penguin colony. For this reason, do not consider the reservation confirmed until you receive confirmation from the agency Azul Latina through this channel.
The published times are ESTIMATED. The final schedule confirmation will be sent to you along with the itinerary after your booking is confirmed by the agency Azul Latina. Please wait for the detailed itinerary, which you will receive through the platform.
It is recommended to wear a hat, buff, waterproof jacket, hiking 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.

Estancia Harberton is closed on Tuesdays.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY OR PREGNANT WOMEN
The available 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 booking.
IMPORTANT : Presentation time at the tourist pier of Ushuaia always half an hour before the departure time
Penguin Walk Option IN WINTER: Departure: 2:00 PM Duration: Approx. 7 hours Season: July and August Only operating days: Tuesday and Friday - You can walk with the Papuan Penguins
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.