Beagle Channel to Martillo Island and Walk among Penguins

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Duration:6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Ushuaia, Patagonia

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We head in our modern minibuses towards the National Route, on the way to the legendary Harberton Ranch, always accompanied by our specialized guides. Once there, we will have a guided visit to the historic center and then we will sail from the Harberton dock to Martillo Island, a 15-minute ride, in a semi-rigid boat (ship suitable for navigation in the area - ZODIAK). On the island, we will walk for 1 hour between Papuan and Magellanic penguins, always with a guide, experiencing a unique adventure.
The penguins settle on the island during the summer, sharing the habitat with other birds. Isla Martillo, in the Beagle Channel, is part of Estancia Harberton, and home to the penguins
Upon returning to the ranch, we will visit the museum of birds and mammals. On our return to the city of Ushuaia on route J, we will make a last stop to see the flag tree. Icon of the place for adopting this form due to the action of the wind.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✓ Land return to the Tourist Pier.
✓ Crossing in semi rigid rubber to Martillo Island (15 minutes of navigation)
✓ IMPORTANT: Do not take into account the schedule printed on this voucher since it will be confirmed
✓ Land transfer from the tourist pier to the Harberton ranch
✓ We will send you in your itinerary the presentation schedule at the pier
✓ 1 hour walk between Papuan and Magellanic penguins
✓ Presentation time MUST be confirmed by the agency - can be 7 AM or 2 PM
✓ Visit to the Estancia Museum,

✗ Does not include transfers to hotels, passengers show up at the tourist pier
✗ Entrance fees to Estancia Harberton - can be paid on the spot
✗ An amount of 20,000 Argentine pesos must be paid in cash to be able to enter the Estancia.
✗ Tuesdays will not pass through the Harberton Ranch

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Ushuaia
Ushuaia is a city in Argentina in the Ushuaia department and 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 settlement of the former mission of Thomas Bridges
2. Canal Beagle
We head in our modern minibuses towards the National Route, on the way to the legendary Estancia Harberton, always accompanied by our specialized guides. Once there, we will have a guided tour of the historic center and then sail from the Harberton pier to Martillo Island, a 15-minute ride, in a semi-rigid boat (ship suitable for navigation in the area - ZODIAK).
3. Tierra del Fuego National Park
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. To enjoy your stay in Ushuaia, we suggest you always have at least one waterproof coat and comfortable shoes to move comfortably and safely through the sloping streets, characteristic of this city.
4. Estancia Harberton
On the island, we will walk for 1 hour among Papuan and Magellanic penguins, always with a guide, experiencing a unique adventure. The penguins settle on the island during the summer, sharing the habitat with other birds. Martillo Island, in the Beagle Channel, is part of Estancia Harberton, and home to penguins
5. Isla Martillo
On the island we will walk for an hour between Magellanic penguins and Papuans, always with a guide. Back in the room there will be time for lunch (food and drink not included) and visit the museum of sea bones and marine mammals Acatushún. After the museum visit, we will return to the city of Ushuaia in our minibuses through Provincial Route J and National Route No. 3.
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ADDITIONAL INFO

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Meals: Lunch not included
• Recommendations: - It is recommended to use a hat, buff, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, gloves and sunglasses.
• Does NOT include: Entrance to the Estancia and Port Fee
• 1 hour walk between Gentoo and Magellanic penguins, visit to the Estancia Museum, return by land to the Tourist Pier.
• Due to low availability for this tour for the following reasons: - The penguins are very sensitive to human contact, so they can only be visited by a few people a day. - There is only one penguin colony in Ushuaia - This tour is the most exclusive and required in South America, for this reason we ask for patience for confirmations of visits
• It may happen that there is no availability for the 2 pm departure but we can get availability for 7 am, in any case we will confirm with the passenger if they are willing to alter the itinerary time in case there is no availability at the 2 pm time.
• This tour has very little availability, we will confirm availability upon receiving your reservation. We have AM or PM hours, which is why when confirming your reservation we will inform you which shift is available.
• The Harberton ranch is not available every shift, for this reason when Harberton is not available the Harberton service will be replaced with a full breakfast in Puerto Almanza. Breakfast must be paid for on the spot by passengers. This will be informed to passengers at the time of confirming their reservation.
• Tickets to the Harberton ranch can be paid in pesos at the Port for approximately 12,000 Argentine pesos. Tickets can only be paid in cash.
• 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 Azul Latina agency through this channel.
• An amount of 12,000 Argentine pesos must be paid in cash to be able to enter the Estancia.
• Please note that the schedule published by default is at 2:00 p.m., however, depending on availability at the time you book, the presentation schedule for this tour will be sent to you. The schedules will depend on availability. It may happen that at the time of your reservation there is only availability for an AM schedule. For this reason, we ask you to read the itinerary sent where the agency will specify the schedule you will have for this tour.

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Posted By : 266mariaceciliam
The visit to Hammer Island is wonderful if you go inside and see the reserve and the wolves
It is a guided tour that I believe is only done by a local company entering through the Haberton ranch.
Then visit reserve with oceanographic museum
A marvel, the best walk ever
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 16:08:46

Posted By : JimRiesterer
We were fortunate enough to take this tour with a small group of 15. We started out with a short covered zodiac ride to Gable island then spent around two hours hiking on the well marked and maintained trail with blooming plants, curious mosses and views to snow capped mountains.

At the end of the hike was a small building where a fine crew had prepared a selling of grilled tenderloin potatoes and apple cobbler. The meal started with a small king crab salad. After a leisurely lunch the boat returned and we were off to the penguin island about 10 min away. We were escorted around among the penguins for about 1 hour being ever careful to keep our distance (min 3 meters). As we were her in January, the many babies were about half feathered out as they replace the baby down.

Then a 15 min boat ride and we were back to the starting point and ready for the 90 min drive back to Ushuaia.

Such a great day
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Posted On : 2024-01-29 06:28:28

Posted By : 716andr_iaf
The landscapes are incredible! What I liked most is that the boat comes very close to the beach, so you can see the penguins up close!
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Posted On : 2024-01-17 12:33:49

Posted By : DanielGRCampos
The photos don't do justice to the experience of walking among the penguins, especially in January when they are with their chicks. We walk side by side with them and their nests, and there are thousands of them! We saw the Magellan and Papuan species, and also a specimen of King. The museum at the end of the Estancia is also interesting and has volunteer Biology students as guides. We recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-01-14 12:41:05

Posted By : Julia_C
Great once in a lifetime experience! A long day that starts off with checkin, a 1.5 hour bus ride to the ranch, tour of the ranch and tea house, boat ride to penguins, seeing the penguins, then back to the ranch to see the museum and then another 1.5 hours home. Tour guides are so knowledgeable and kind!
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Posted On : 2024-01-13 07:32:10

Posted By : alessandrabO1914XO
An exciting experience walking with penguins. The agency that runs Piratour is great and super organized
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 13:55:43

Posted By : Scenic789232
OMG!!!!! You haven't experienced Ushuaia until you've walked amongst the penguins. I am a lover of the animals and I've seen the movies and National Geo videos, but until you've seen penguins in their habitat you haven't lived. Since it was Spring down south the penguins were in their birthing nests. there is only one company that is allowed on the island that is the penguin preserve and they only take 120 people a day. We lucked out and they added a 6:00 AM (yeah in the morning!!) tour. So worth it.
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Posted On : 2023-12-15 11:59:30

Posted By : Sergio_V
Wonderful experience with respect to animals. Magellan and Samoa and King penguins. Unbelievable but real!
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Posted On : 2023-12-13 12:22:17

Posted By : romyyandres
Very well organized. The guides were very friendly and informed. Walking among penguins was definitely the highlight.
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Posted On : 2023-11-24 16:14:42

Posted By : Diane_H
Our guides were wonderful. Fabriseio was very knowledgeable about many natural history topics as well as penguins and it t was great to talk with him about the natural history.
He was very protective of the dear little penguins and it’s obvious he lives what he does I would recommend this trip.
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Posted On : 2023-04-14 18:06:54