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Half-Day Boat Trip to Penguin Colony from Ushuaia

By Tangol
6.0 out of 10
Price is CA $237 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Sail to Isla Martillo and observe the Magellanic Penguins
  • Spot sea lions resting on the islets along the way
  • Go on a boat ride through the amazing Beagle Channel
  • Get amazing panoramic views of the city and the mountains
  • Be accompanied by local guides

Activity location

    • Beagle Channel
    • Beagle Channel, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ushuaia Touristic Pier
    • Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

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Half-Day Boat Trip To Penguin Colony From Ushuaia
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Audio guide in English.

Language options: English
Starting time: 3:00 p.m.
Price details
CA $237.18 x 1 AdultCA $237.18

Total
Price is CA $237.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided sightseeing tour of Ushuaia's coastline
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary provided in Spanish or English
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Return transport to and from your Ushuaia hotel
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • The tour does not disembark on the Penguin Colony on Martillo Island.
  • This activity begins in Ushuaia Touristic Pier at Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina. You must make your own way to the meeting point.
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the choosen departure time.
  • Not suitable for cruise passengers.

What you can expect

Learn about the penguins wildlife during this half-day boat tour to one of the world's largest penguin colonies from Ushuaia. Perfect for families or groups—morning and afternoon departure times are available to best suit your sightseeing schedule.

Make your way to the tour departure location thirty minutes prior to your chosen departure time.

Board the boat and set out towards the Beagle Channel, passing by the Maritime Museum and the End of the World. Take in the scenery, including the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos Mountains. Passing the Isla de los Lobos, observe the sea lions relaxing on the rocks. You'll also see the Magellanic cormorants living on the Pajaro Islands and the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Other sights include Estancia Remolino, Isla Grande, and the Puerto Williams Naval Base.

Once you reach Martillo Island, spend some time viewing and photographing the penguins while listening to your guide's narrative about their biology and behaviour.

Return to the Ushuaia port at the end of your tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Beagle Channel
    • Beagle Channel, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ushuaia Touristic Pier
    • Avenida Prefectura Naval Argentina
    • Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina