7 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

I lived a unique experience sailing the mythical Beagle Canal on an excursion that combines unforgettable landscapes and emblematic fauna of the region. During the tour we will visit Bird Island, home to numerous species of seabirds; the Isle of Wolves, where we will observe sea lions in their natural habitat; and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. The highlight of the experience will be the landing on Martillo Island, where you will have the opportunity to take a guided walk among Papuan penguins in their natural environment. For approximately 30 minutes, you will be able to observe them very closely, know their behavior and enjoy a truly unique experience on this sub-Antarctic island. This activity allows a direct and respectful connection with the fauna, becoming an incomparable way to live the nature of Tierra del Fuego.

Inclusions

What's included

Visit to the colonies of sea lions and cormorants
professional Spanish and English speaking guides
Boating the Beagle Channel
Visit to the Island of the Birds
Disembarkation on Martillo Island : guided walk between Papuan penguins
Professional guides during the tour

What's not

Port Fee - Fee subject to change.
Pick up hotels
Does not include food or drink purchased from the buffet on board

Itinerary

We depart from the local port towards Isla Alicia, where we will observe a colony of one-haired sea lions. Then we head towards Isla de los Pájaros, where colonies of royal and imperial cormorants inhabit next to their nests, being able to sight their chicks from spring to autumn. Once again we head east to another small island where, depending on the time of year, there are fur seals. Very close is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of the city of Ushuaia, built in 1919. From there we can see the island of rocky cormorants.
6 h
Very close is the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, an authentic symbol of the city of Ushuaia, built in 1919. From there we can see the island of rocky cormorants.
Passes by
On the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial mountain range, it offers a unique landscape in Argentina, with a combination of mountains, sea, glaciers and forests. Owner of a unique landscape, Ushuaia offers endless possibilities and activities, in summer, trekking, horseback riding, sport fishing and mountain biking, allowing visitors to enjoy nature and explore unexplored places through such incredible scenarios as the Tierra del Fuego National Park. In winter, the magnificent geography and cold temperatures invite you to practice skiing, both downhill (downhill) and cross-country (on flat terrain).
30 min
Beagle Channel sailing visiting Isla Martillo and Isla de Pajaros, Isla de Lobos and the Lighthouse, adding the experience of the 30 min landing on Hammer Island to walk with Papuan penguins.
30 min

Cancellation

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Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point: The port of Ushuaia is located on the central bank of the Argentine city of Ushuaia, an administrative center, industrial, tourist, and port node, capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 25 travellers
Operated by: Azul Latina Travel

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Importantly, the colony we will see is Papua Penguins, which live all year round on Hammer Island. They are the third largest after the Emperor and the King. At the moment there are 68 registered pairs of penguins. While their presence is stable, it is important to note that the visit is in their natural habitat, so the amount we can see in each landing may vary as they are wild animals. Yes we will see them and we can enjoy a unique winter experience on this small subantarctic island
Validity of the tour: from 1 July to 31 August
This tour sails the Beagle Canal, and we also add the landing experience in the penguin. The whole tour is done by boat.
Check-out time will be at 13:30, check-in 30 minutes before, at 13:00. Estimating the duration in 7 hours.
The boat has buffet service on board (not included in the price of the service of this tour).
At the moment we can only block availability for Tuesday and Friday - if you need another particular day please contact us at our wpp or via Viator to check availability

How it compares in Ushuaia

Its from-price is 203% above the median of the 369 experiences we list in Ushuaia.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 196 of 369.

About Ushuaia

Ushuaia, on the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego, is often called the southernmost city in the world, a port ringed by snowy peaks.

Ushuaia sits on a narrow shelf between the Beagle Channel and the Martial mountains, in the Argentine half of Tierra del Fuego. It began as a mission and later became a penal colony, and the old prison, now a museum, tells that story alongside the maritime history of the far south. Painted houses climb the slope, and the harbour is where expedition ships leave for Antarctica.

Top-ranked sights in Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park, Lapataia Bay, Beagle Channel.

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