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Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour

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Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
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Boat Departure: 10:30 AM | Return to Ushuaia by bus: between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM Bus Departure: 8:30 AM | Return to Ushuaia by boat: between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM Bird Island (Isla de los Pájaros) We will visit this emblematic island in the Beagle Channel, known for its remarkable variety of bird species and natural beauty. Sea Lion Island (Isla de los Lobos) We will continue to Sea Lion Island, where you can observe sea lion colonies up close in their natural habitat. Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse We will navigate to the famous Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, one of Ushuaia’s most iconic landmarks. Martillo Island One of the most anticipated moments of the tour: the walk among the penguins on Martillo Island. For one hour, we will walk through the colony accompanied by a specialized guide, respectfully and safely sharing space with Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. This is not about observing them from a distance — it's about walking among them as they naturally go about their daily routines in their habitat.

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Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour
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What's Included

Boat navigation through the Beagle Channel to Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, and the iconic Lighthouse.
Crossing by semi-rigid inflatable boats to Isla Martillo (approximately 15 minutes of navigation)
Schedules may vary depending on availability at the time we receive your reservation.
IMPORTANT: Please disregard the time printed on this voucher as it will be confirmed later.
Return to the Tourist Dock.
One-hour walk among Gentoo and Magellanic penguins.
Visit to the Estancia Museum: Only if the estancia is open on the day of the tour.
Visit to Bird Island and Sea Lion Island.
The check-in time MUST be confirmed by the agency.
Transfer from the Tourist Dock to begin the tour

What's Not Included

Transfers to hotels are not included; passengers must arrive at the tourist pier on their own.
In case the visit to Estancia Harberton is possible, the entrance fee must be paid
Almuerzo: Lunch Desayuno: Breakfast Comidas: Meals (or simply Food)
Rate Harberton Stay payable per person: 45,000 (subject to change without notice)
Port fee NOT included: ARS 4,000.00 per person

Additional Information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch not included
Recommendations: - It is recommended to wear a hat, scarf, waterproof jacket, trekking 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. The Estancia is closed on Tuesdays.
Due to the limited availability of this tour for the following reasons: Penguins are very sensitive to human contact, so they can only be visited by a few people per 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 your patience regarding visit confirmations.
This tour has very limited availability, and we will confirm availability upon receiving your reservation.
This tour will be confirmed once the agency submits the passenger’s request to the penguin reserve. For this reason, please do not consider the reservation confirmed until you receive confirmation from Azul Latina through this channel.
The published times are ESTIMATED. The final confirmed schedule will be sent to you along with the itinerary once your reservation is confirmed by Azul Latina. Please wait for the detailed itinerary, which you will receive through this platform.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY OR PREGNANT WOMEN
The available departure 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 reservation.
The tour may last up to a maximum of 8 hours, depending on the day’s itinerary.
If your itinerary states a departure at 8:30 AM, the return time will be between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM. If your itinerary states a departure at 10:30 AM, the return time will be between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
IMPORTANT: Please arrive at the Ushuaia Tourist Dock at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Meeting Point

Departing from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier: Av. Prefectura Naval Ushuaia Tourist Pier, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, half an hour before the boat departure — the exact time will be provided in each itinerary. We need the name of the hotel in Ushuaia to contact them if necessary.

Cancellation Policy

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

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