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Penguin colony in Ushuaia

* Land Half-Day: We travel by bus on route 3 and J. We will sail from Harberton Bay to Martillo Island. You will be able to walk with penguins for 1 hour with a specialized guide who will inform you about the life of these animals. You return to the city by bus. Check in: 2:00 p.m. at the tourist dock. * Full-Day Land Penguin AM + Lobos PM Navigation: In the morning we will leave by bus traveling along National Route N3 and Route J. Then we will sail to Martillo Island, where we will walk for 1 hour with the Magellanic and gentoo penguins. You return to the city by bus. Check in at 6:30 a.m. at the tourist dock In the afternoon, we will meet again at our office and sail through the Beagle Channel. We will be able to observe the Fuegian fauna on Isla de Pájaros and Isla de Lobos, as well as the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Check in at 5:00 p.m. at the tourist dock
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Beagle Channel Navigation with Minitrekking

We work with small groups of up to 25 passengers in a familiar and friendly environment with the company of professional Spanish and English speaking guides. The excursions are carried out with the “KAMS and“ TELIENKA ”yachts, twin boats of 15 meters in length, which due to their dimensions allow a maximum approach to the islands allowing preferential sightings. During our tour we visit Isla Alicia, Isla de Pájaros and Isla de Lobos, where we make very close sightings of the fauna of the Beagle Channel. We know the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse built in 1919, a true emblem of the City of Ushuaia. At the end, we disembark at Bridges Island to go through a path of interpretation of flora and birds, telling them the history of the Yámanas aborigines. Here are the largest anthropogenic Yámanas shells in the region. It also has a panoramic point from where we can observe the magnificence of the Beagle Channel with the City of Ushuaia in the distance.
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Beagle Channel Navigation Penguin Colony

Unparalleled experience of sailing the Beagle Channel eastward enjoying the wonderful scenery of the channel and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base, and arrive at Martillo Island where we will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic Penguins and some specimens of Papua penguins.
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Beagle Channel to Martillo Island and Walk among Penguins

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.
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Beagle Channel Navigation

Explore the islands, wildlife and sights of the Beagle Channel from the comfort of a catamaran. Relax onboard your catamaran which offers enclosed cabins with large windows giving excellent views, as well as outside deck space. Departing from Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, sail through the Beagle Channel which is dotted with islands and islets, and lined with mountain peaks.
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Tierra del Fuego National Park

The National Park represents the southernmost protected area in Argentina. It is the only one with sea coasts and mountains. On this tour we will visit the Pipo River, Monte Susana, Acigami Lake, Alacush Visitor Center, Green Lagoon and Lapataia Bay where the Pan American route system ends. We will make descents to take photographs and a walk of about 30 minutes that will be subject to weather conditions. This attraction can be combined with the End of the World Train, a service that is purchased on the same day without prior reservation. To speak of the end of the world is to speak of Ushuaia. It is the southernmost city on the planet. Due to its location close to the South Pole, it has approximately eighteen hours of light in summer, while in winter, only seven or eight, but this does not mean that it is no longer a tourist destination. The city is surrounded to the west by Mount Martial and to the east by Mount Olivia and Cinco Hermanos.
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Ushuaia: Beagle Walk among Penguins Navigation Isla de Lobos

In the morning, we will meet at our office at the tourist pier. We will start the trip to Isla Martillo traveling by bus on route No3 and route J where you will be able to appreciate our beautiful Fuegian forest. We will visit the Acatushún Museum, of marine birds and mammals. Then we will navigate approximately 20 minutes in a semi-rigid to the island, where we will walk with the Magellanic and Gentoo penguins for 1 hour. We will begin the return to the city, but before, we will visit a cafe in Puerto Almanza. In the afternoon, we will meet again in our office, as we will sail on our yacht through the Beagle Channel. There we will be able to observe the Tierra del Fuego birdlife on the Isla de Pájaros and the Isla de Lobos, as well as the famous Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs.
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Full Day Tour Martillo Island with Penguin sighting

You will have the opportunity to come face to face with penguins, the specialized knowledge of the guide, the impressive natural environment and the comfort offered are solid reasons for people to purchase this excursion and enjoy an unforgettable experience on Martillo Island.
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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

This tour is carried out within the maritime excursions in Ushuaia. Navigation through the Beagle Channel is one of the 3 must-see tours in Ushuaia. You will enjoy and navigate the waters of our ancestors, the Yámanas canoeists. Also, get to know our marine fauna. On the tour we will see: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los Lobos, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse and of course the Ushuaia penguins. We do this maritime tour through the Beagle Channel in Canoero Catamarans, the most modern fleet of catamarans in Ushuaia, 2018 and 2019 models.
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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia

This tour takes place within the maritime excursions in Ushuaia. Navigation through the Beagle Channel is one of the 3 must-see tours in Ushuaia. You will enjoy and navigate the waters of our ancestors, the Yámanas canoeists. Also, know our marine fauna. In the tour we will see: Island of the Birds, Island of Los Lobos and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse We do this maritime tour through the Beagle Channel in Canoero Catamarans, the most modern fleet of catamarans in Ushuaia, models 2018 and 2019.
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Boat Trip to the Penguin Colony on Martillo Island

Visit one of the biggest penguin colonies in the world and learn more about this incredibly social animal during a 5-hour tour. Take a boat trip to the penguin colony, accompanied by a professional local guide, and discover the city's highlights from the river while navigating on the Beagle Channel towards the Penguin Colony. Learn more about this animals and get as close as possible to them, listen to your guides recommendations and get some historical facts about Ushuaia.
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Explore Beagle Channel and Sea Lions Island on a Catamaran Cruise

In 1833, Charles Darwin set sail along the Beagle Channel. You can follow his course on a 2.5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia. You'll capture sights of Ushuaia’s former prison, check out the End of the World Museum, and admire views of Five Brothers and Olivia mountains, among other sights. After reaching Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and eyeing shipwreck ruins, come upon throngs of sea lions at Isla de Lobos and the winged residents of Isla de Pájaros. Enjoy guided commentary and round-trip hotel transport.
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Navigation in the Beagle Channel with minitrekking USHUAIA

We set sail from the local tourist pier crossing the wide Bay of Ushuaia until we reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico. There we will sail around the Island of the Birds where we will be able to appreciate the Fuegian avifauna. We will observe: Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Vapor Ducks, Cauquenes, Cook Gulls and Gray Gulls. Then, we will approach Isla de los Lobos where we will be able to observe sea lions with one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges archipelago. Arriving at Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse (The Illuminators), we will be able to see the colonies of Imperial Cormorants and Rock Cormorants while listening to the story of the sinking of the SS Monte Cervantes that he starred in 1930. We will make a descent in Puerto Karelo, belonging to the Bridges Islands, where you can visit genuine Yámana shell middens. This guided walk lasts approximately 20 minutes and concentrates us on a panoramic point where very good photographs can be taken.
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Navigation Beagle Channel Isla de Lobos

Because you can be amazed at the view of the mountain range that surrounds the city of Ushuaia and its sumptuous nature that surrounds it. The route we take is full of historical value and, of course, landscape. We visit really interesting places that should not miss the opportunity to meet.
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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Navigation to the Pingüinera

The tour begins at the local tourist pier in Ushuaia, from where we will set sail towards the wide Bay of Ushuaia. During the crossing, you will have the opportunity to spot a variety of seabirds on Bird Island. In addition, we will visit the Isla de los Lobos One of the highlights of the tour is the visit to the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Continuing our journey, we will sail towards the East. During this part of the tour, you will have the opportunity to see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and Puerto Williams on the Chilean coast, two notable points of interest in the region. The highlight of the tour is the arrival at Isla Martillo, where you will have the unique opportunity to observe Magellanic penguins up close in their natural habitat. With approximately 1000 nests, this colony is one of the three main penguin colonies. In addition, you can admire a smaller colony of Gentoo penguins, a unique species in South America.
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