Ushuaia: Penguin encounter from the shore.
Ushuaia Department, Argentina
Discover one of the southernmost corners of Tierra del Fuego and sail to Martillo Island to see penguins in their natural environment.
Highlights
- Discover Puerto Almanza and watch penguins from the boat.
- A journey through Tierra del Fuego to Martillo Island (Penguin Island).
- Travel through Tierra del Fuego to Martillo Island and its penguins.
Description
The experience begins at the tourist pier in Ushuaia, from where we leave the city behind to explore the landscapes of the easternmost part of the island. The overland tour combines National Route 3 and Provincial Route J, passing through forests, mountains, and rivers until reaching Puerto Almanza, a small town located on the shores of the Beagle Channel.
Once in Almanza, we board a boat to continue the tour along the Beagle Channel towards Martillo Island (Penguin Island). The boat trip lets us admire the Tierra del Fuego coastline from the water as we approach the area where a colony of penguins lives.
For about 40 minutes, we'll watch the penguins from the boat, without disembarking on the island. This is an opportunity to see penguins in the wild and discover one of the most iconic natural environments at the End of the World.
The drop-off in Ushuaia rounds off a day that combines scenic routes, Tierra del Fuego landscapes, Puerto Almanza, a cruise on the Beagle Channel, and marine life all in one experience.
Includes
Pick-up and drop-off transfers in the city.
30-minute penguin-watching at Martillo Island.
Bilingual guide.
Pick-up from the tourist pier.
Excludes
Transfer to accommodations.
Disembarkation on Martillo Island.
Food or beverages.
Important Information
- It is recommended that you dress in layers and wear appropriate outerwear for the day's conditions. There is no disembarkation on Martillo Island; the penguins are always observed from the boat.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
