Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Navigation to the Pingüinera and walk between Pinguinos

Being the meeting point, our offices in the tourist pier of Ushuaia, we go in our modern minibuses in a northeast direction along the National 3 & J routes, on the way to the legendary Harberton Ranch, always accompanied by our specialized guides
providing the best information and evacuating any questions that may arise. We sail from the Harberton pier to Martillo Island, a 15-minute ride, in a semi-rigid boat (ship suitable for navigation in the area). On the island, we will walk for 1 hour between Papuan and Magellanic penguins, always with a guide, experiencing a unique adventure.
Penguins settle on the island during the summer, sharing their habitat with other birds, such as skuas (their main predator), petrels, cormorants, vultures, and South American terns. Isla Martillo, in the Beagle Channel, is part of Estancia Harberton, and home to the penguins
Magellanic (Spheniscus magellanicus).

Itinerary
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Pass By: Ushuaia, Ushuaia, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia

Ushuaia is a city in Argentina in the Ushuaia department and 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 settlement of the former mission of Thomas Bridges

Pass By: Canal Beagle, Ushuaia Argentina

Departing from our office at the tourist dock of the city of Ushuaia, we headed on our boat Les Eclaireurs heading southeast to discover the Beagle Channel, having as final destination the Estancia Harberton

Pass By: Faro Les Eclaireurs, Ushuaia Argentina

we headed in our boat Les Eclaireurs heading southeast to discover the Beagle Channel,
Once in the Les Eclaireurs archipelago we can see the famous homonymous lighthouse that also has colonies of imperial cormorants and rockers on its islets. We will leave the Lighthouse to continue sailing towards our destination, on the way you can observe the predominant vegetation of the area, as well as the town of Puerto Williams (Chile) on Navarino Island.

Pass By: Tierra del Fuego National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia

On the banks of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial mountain range, it offers a unique landscape in Argentina, with the combination of mountains, sea, glaciers and forests. Owner of a unique landscape, Ushuaia offers endless possibilities and activities, in summer, trekking, horseback riding, sport fishing and mountain biking, allowing the visitor to enjoy nature and explore unexplored places through such incredible scenarios as the Tierra del Fuego National Park. In winter, the magnificent geography and cold temperatures invite skiing, both alpine (downhill) and cross-country (on flat terrain).
Navigating the Beagle Channel is another must-see experience since this was the scene of the feats of those first colonizers and is home to the characteristic marine fauna of the region.
To enjoy your stay in Ushuaia, we suggest you always have at least one waterproof coat, and comfortable shoes to travel comfortably and safely, through the sloping streets, characteristics of this city.
As for tourist services, the city has accommodations and restaurants of all categories as well as banks and exchange houses.


Stop At: Isla de Los Pajaros, Beagle Channel, Ushuaia Argentina

On the way we will make stops on the Isla de los Pájaros where we can see a colony of Imperial Cormorants and other birds such as skúas, giant petrels from the south and black-browed albatrosses; on Isla de los Lobos we can appreciate the South American sea lions with one and two hairs

Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Estancia Harberton, Ruta J Km 45 Canal de Beagle, Ushuaia 9410 Argentina

 We will leave the Lighthouse to continue sailing towards our destination, on the way you can observe the predominant vegetation of the area, as well as the town of Puerto Williams (Chile) on Navarino Island. Once in Estancia Harberton, we will make a 15-minute navigation from the pier to Isla Martillo in a semi-rigid boat

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Isla Martillo, Ushuaia Argentina

On the island we will walk for an hour between Magellanic penguins and Papuans, always with a guide. Back in the room there will be time for lunch (food and drink not included) and visit the museum of sea bones and marine mammals Acatushún. After the museum visit, we will return to the city of Ushuaia in our minibuses through Provincial Route J and National Route No. 3.

Duration: 1 hour