Ushuaia : Hammer Island Hike among Penguins Navigation Wolves

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Tierra del Fuego National Park

   Tierra del Fuego National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia

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2. Ushuaia

   Ushuaia is a city in Argentina, located in the Ushuaia department and serving as the 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 site of the former mission established by Thomas Bridges.

   300 minutes here

3. Canal Beagle

   In the morning you will sail the Beagle Channel (Isle of Wolves + Lighthouse) with an approximate duration of 2 : 00 to 2 : 30 hs, returning to the port. We will sail our boat along the Beagle Channel. There we can observe the Fueguin birdlife on Bird Island and the Isle of Wolves, as well as the famous Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs.

   120 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Faro Les Eclaireurs

   We will sail on our boat through the Beagle Channel. There, you will be able to take the most iconic photographs of Ushuaia — you’ll be at the “Lighthouse at the End of the World.” It’s the favorite postcard for many and an unforgettable memory for those who navigate the waters of the Beagle Channel.

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5. Isla de Los Pajaros

   It is an iconic place in the Beagle Channel, known for its great variety of birds and natural beauty. There are colonies of Royal and Imperial Cormorants throughout the year. In summer, we can see them nesting. Additionally, among them are Chilean Gulls, Grey Gulls, Antarctic Pigeons, Steamer Ducks, and South American Terns. Sea Lion Island: Another of the most important islands in the Beagle Channel, where you can observe sea lion colonies up close. You can see colonies of South American sea lions (one-haired) and South American fur seals (two-haired).

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6. Martillo Island

   In the afternoon, you will take the excursion to the penguin in land mode, departing 14: 30 hs to Estancia Harberton. Estimated return to the city: 21 : 30 / 21 : 45 hs (land). On the island we will walk for an hour between Magellanic penguins and Papuans, always with a specialized guide that will allow us to know in detail everything about these wonderful creatures. The most important penguin in Tierra del Fuego. It's the only one Penguin colony in the Ushuaia area and attracts two main species: Magellanic penguins and penguins Dad.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

7. Estancia Harberton

   Departure by Bus from the Port of Ushuaia at 2.30pm, we will go to the Harberton Estancia you can enjoy a guided walk the helmet of the stay considered a National Historic Landmark. There you will be able to appreciate the first nature reserve in Tierra del Fuego, the old shearing shed, the carpentry, the oldest boat house built in Tierra del Fuego and the beautiful garden of the main house. The entrance also includes a guided tour of the unique Acatushun Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals that houses underwater representations in full size and part of the extensive collection of skeletons collected by Dr. Natalie Goodall and her interns on the Fuegian coast. The place has a restaurant overlooking the town, the mountains and the Beagle Canal that serves typical dishes of the stay.

   120 minutes here · Admission not included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Walk Penguins Winter

• Walk Penguins Summer

Before you book

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Languages

en, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Azul Latina Travel

Know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We need a contact number to be able to reach you in case of any last-minute schedule changes.
• Due to the low availability for this tour for the following reasons: - Penguins are very sensitive to human contact, so only a few people can visit them each day. - There is only one penguin colony in Ushuaia. - This tour is the most exclusive and sought-after in South America; therefore, we ask for patience regarding visit confirmations.
• Lunch and food are not included
• This tour has very limited availability; availability will be confirmed upon receiving your reservation.
• 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 agency Azul Latina through this channel.
• The published times are ESTIMATED. The final schedule confirmation will be sent to you along with the itinerary after your booking is confirmed by the agency Azul Latina. Please wait for the detailed itinerary, which you will receive through the platform.
• It is recommended to wear a hat, buff, waterproof jacket, hiking shoes, gloves, and sunglasses.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For tours that coincide with the opening hours of Estancia Harberton, the entrance fee must be paid without exception. Price to be confirmed. Estancia Harberton is closed on Tuesdays.
• NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY OR PREGNANT WOMEN
• The available times for this tour will be 8:30 AM or 10:30 AM. We will send you your scheduled time along with the itinerary based on availability at the moment we receive your booking.
• IMPORTANT : Presentation time at the tourist pier of Ushuaia always half an hour before the departure time
• The tour can last 10 hours in total, depending on the itinerary of the day
• In the morning you will sail the Beagle Channel (Isle of Wolves + Lighthouse) with an approximate duration of 2 : 00 to 2 : 30 hs, returning to the port. In the afternoon, you will take the excursion to the penguin in land mode, departing 14: 30 hs to Estancia Harberton. Estimated return to the city: 21 : 30 / 21 : 45 hs (land). Between both activities, passengers will have free time for lunch on their own, if desired.
• Option Walking between penguins WINTER : Departure : 14:00 hs Duration: 7 hs approx. Season: July and August Only operating days : Tuesday and Friday - You can walk on the Papuan Penguins

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