Beagle Channel to Martillo Island and Walk among Penguins

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