Walk with penguins on Martillo Island from Ushuaia

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Location: Ushuaia, Argentina

Activity: Animals

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Duration: 6 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Meeting point:

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Highlights

Scenic bus ride from downtown Ushuaia to historic Haberton farm
Visit the oldest farm of the Tierra del Fuego region, the famous Estancia Harberton
Sail the Beagle Channel from Harberton farm to Martillo Island
Walk with the penguins in small groups

All about the trip

Meet your guide at the touristic port of Ushuaia. We will then drive 90 kilometers on the legendary National Route N° 3 and then Complementary Route J to historic Harberton Farm. The farm was founded in 1886 by an Anglican missionary, Thomas Bridges, and is still held by the family.

Take a 15-minute boat ride to Martillo Island on Beagle Channel. Martillo Island is home to an incredible colony of Gentoo and Magellanic penguins between September and April. The rookery hosts around 1000 nests and is one of the three Magellanic penguin rookeries in Tierra del Fuego. There is also a small colony of 9 breeding couples of gentoo penguins (Pygocelis Papua), the only one in South America. Enjoy a 1-hour guided walk amongst the penguins in groups of 20 people. It's truly an unique experience!

The penguins share the habitat with other birds, such as skúas, petrels, cormorants, vultures, and South American terns.

Then we will sail back to Harberton Farm where you will enjoy free time to visit this traditional Estancia. Walk around the gardens, visit the historic buildings, see the Marine Mammals and Sea Birds museum Acatushun, and admire the views of the End of the World!

Transfer back to the touristic port.

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What is included in the price

Professional bilingual English and Spanish speaking tour guide
Round-trip transportation from the touristic port of Ushuaia to Harberton farm
Round-trip boat ride from Harberton farm to Martillo Island
1-hour guided walk amongst the penguins on Martillo Island
Free time to explore Harberton farm and museum Acatushun

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off from Ushuaia hotels
Entrance fee to Harberton farm (which is about 240 ARS per person, cash only)
Food and beverages

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Personal ID or Passport
Drinking water
Energy snacks
Camera

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Touristic port of Ushuaia
5MRW+R8 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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