Guided Penguin Watching Tour and Centolla Route

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Penguin Sighting Papua — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sighting of Magellanic Penguins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visiting the southernmost fishing village, enjoying its exquisite marine gastronomy and sailing to meet the charismatic penguins is a unique plan. Beginning with National Route No. 3, we cross the Fueguino valleys surrounded by mountains, turbulence and winter centers that dazzle along the way.

Then we take Provincial Route J, a path surrounded by centuries-old forests towards the coast of the Beagle Channel. Along the way, we look at marine production areas, such as mussel cultivation and scentolla traps, known here as the "red gold". From the pier in Puerto Almanza, we embark on a zodiac to navigate the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo, home to Magellanic penguins and Papua. We observe them in their natural and wild environment. Finally we return to the village to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, tasting fresh produce from the region, closing this unforgettable experience before returning.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Explore Tierra del Fuego

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch in fisherman's restaurant to enjoy the delights of the Beagle Canal in a wonderful setting, surrounded by forests, mountains and seafront. Consult for vegerian options
Included: Professional tour guide throughout the tour

Not included

Not included: Only one glass of wine or beer (for 18 years and over only), extra alcoholic beverages not included.

Itinerary

Martillo Island

40 min Admission included

Hammer Island, known as penguin, is inhabited by colonies of Magellanic and Papuan penguins. On this excursion the experience will be unique as you visit a zodiac ensuring you get much closer to the coast, providing exceptional views of the penguins in their natural habitat. You will enjoy more time watching these amazing and curious birds as they move along the beach or swim in the water. The proximity to the fauna, combined with the thrill of sailing in a zodiac through the waters of the Beagle Channel, makes this excursion an intimate and exclusive adventure.

On board a zodiac, we sailed for an hour and a half along a narrow arm of the canal, until we reached the island of penguins. There we stop to observe and learn about them and the fauna of the Beagle in a wilderness environment.
Stop 2

3 hours

The adventure starts from Puerto Almanza, a charming coastal town. Along the Beagle Channel, you can see marine production areas, with buoys dedicated to mussel cultivation, boats in full activity and traps for the centolla, known locally as 'red gold'. Following the iconic “Route of the Centolla”, we enter the village and walk along its only street, until we reach the dock where the boat awaits us. After the excursion, we headed to a local fisherman’s restaurant, where we enjoyed lunch with fresh produce from the region. Between talks and pleasant moments, we share our experiences before embarking on a return to the city.
Laguna Victoria

20 min

The stop in Laguna Victoria offers a moment of tranquility in a unique landscape, surrounded by mountains and Fueguin forests. This lagoon, located in an extensive peat field, stands out for its natural environment and dark water. During the visit, in addition to enjoying the environment, we will have the opportunity to learn about this fascinating ecosystem and its importance in the region. It is a perfect place to connect with nature and better understand the crucial role of peatlands in environmental balance before continuing on our adventure.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Buenavida Guesthouse
City Centro by Marriott Ushuaia Argentina
Cilene del Fuego Suites & Spa
Albatros Hotel
Aires del Fagnano
Los Nires Hotel
Hosteria Valle Frio
Hotel Los Yamanas
Apart Hotel Alem
Hosteria Mirabeagle
Hosteria y Restaurante America
Australis Kauyeken

and 55 more pickup points

pick up passengers at all accommodations in the city

the guide will look for them at your hotel reception or at your apartment address

the day before we will send you the exact timetable that we pass them

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over the age of 18. Non-alcoholic beverages are available for guests under the age of 18.