Ushuaia : Hammer Island Hike among Penguins Navigation Wolves
Description
In the morning, we will start with the navigation along the Beagle Canal, visiting Isla de Lobos and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. Departures at 08 : 00 hs or 10 : 00 hs (depending on availability), duration approximately 2 h 30 min. Upon return to the port, there will be free time for lunch at your own expense in the port area. In the afternoon, we meet again at 14:00 hs at the port for the bus departure to Estancia Harberton. From there, we will make 15 minutes of sailing in gomons to cross to Isla Martillo, where Magellanic penguins await us in their natural environment. A unique experience of responsible approach to local fauna Hammer Island One hour walk among penguins accompanied by a specialized guide. A unique experience of respectful immersion within the colony, sharing their habitat while continuing their natural life. Pinguinera Winter Option Departure : 14 : 00 hs Duration: 7 hours approx. Season: July and August Departures : Tuesday and Friday only
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Itinerary
Tierra del Fuego National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Province of Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia
Ushuaia is a city in Argentina, located in the Ushuaia department and serving as the 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 site of the former mission established by Thomas Bridges.
In the morning you will sail the Beagle Channel (Isle of Wolves + Lighthouse) with an approximate duration of 2 : 00 to 2 : 30 hs, returning to the port. We will sail our boat along the Beagle Channel. There we can observe the Fueguin birdlife on Bird Island and the Isle of Wolves, as well as the famous Lighthouse Les Eclaireurs.
We will sail on our boat through the Beagle Channel. There, you will be able to take the most iconic photographs of Ushuaia — you’ll be at the “Lighthouse at the End of the World.” It’s the favorite postcard for many and an unforgettable memory for those who navigate the waters of the Beagle Channel.
It is an iconic place in the Beagle Channel, known for its great variety of birds and natural beauty. There are colonies of Royal and Imperial Cormorants throughout the year. In summer, we can see them nesting. Additionally, among them are Chilean Gulls, Grey Gulls, Antarctic Pigeons, Steamer Ducks, and South American Terns. Sea Lion Island: Another of the most important islands in the Beagle Channel, where you can observe sea lion colonies up close. You can see colonies of South American sea lions (one-haired) and South American fur seals (two-haired).
In the afternoon, you will take the excursion to the penguin in land mode, departing 14: 30 hs to Estancia Harberton. Estimated return to the city: 21 : 30 / 21 : 45 hs (land). On the island we will walk for an hour between Magellanic penguins and Papuans, always with a specialized guide that will allow us to know in detail everything about these wonderful creatures. The most important penguin in Tierra del Fuego. It's the only one Penguin colony in the Ushuaia area and attracts two main species: Magellanic penguins and penguins Dad.
Departure by Bus from the Port of Ushuaia at 2.30pm, we will go to the Harberton Estancia you can enjoy a guided walk the helmet of the stay considered a National Historic Landmark. There you will be able to appreciate the first nature reserve in Tierra del Fuego, the old shearing shed, the carpentry, the oldest boat house built in Tierra del Fuego and the beautiful garden of the main house. The entrance also includes a guided tour of the unique Acatushun Museum of Birds and Marine Mammals that houses underwater representations in full size and part of the extensive collection of skeletons collected by Dr. Natalie Goodall and her interns on the Fuegian coast. The place has a restaurant overlooking the town, the mountains and the Beagle Canal that serves typical dishes of the stay.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We need a contact number to be able to reach you in case of any last-minute schedule changes.
- Due to the low availability for this tour for the following reasons: - Penguins are very sensitive to human contact, so only a few people can visit them each 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 patience regarding visit confirmations.
- Lunch and food are not included
- This tour has very limited availability; availability will be confirmed upon receiving your reservation.
- 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 agency Azul Latina through this channel.
- The published times are ESTIMATED. The final schedule confirmation will be sent to you along with the itinerary after your booking is confirmed by the agency Azul Latina. Please wait for the detailed itinerary, which you will receive through the platform.
- It is recommended to wear a hat, buff, waterproof jacket, hiking 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. Estancia Harberton is closed on Tuesdays.
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY OR PREGNANT WOMEN
- The available 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 booking.
- IMPORTANT : Presentation time at the tourist pier of Ushuaia always half an hour before the departure time
- The tour can last 10 hours in total, depending on the itinerary of the day
- In the morning you will sail the Beagle Channel (Isle of Wolves + Lighthouse) with an approximate duration of 2 : 00 to 2 : 30 hs, returning to the port. In the afternoon, you will take the excursion to the penguin in land mode, departing 14: 30 hs to Estancia Harberton. Estimated return to the city: 21 : 30 / 21 : 45 hs (land). Between both activities, passengers will have free time for lunch on their own, if desired.
- Option Walking between penguins WINTER : Departure : 14:00 hs Duration: 7 hs approx. Season: July and August Only operating days : Tuesday and Friday - You can walk on the Papuan Penguins
Reviews(10)
Excellent tour, spectacular guide and all the experience with the penguins was wonderful. I fully recommend this tour, Viator and the tour operator with whom they organize this plan, are excellent.
I has a great time and best experience in Ushuaia. This is unforgettable. I really recommend this tour.
So worth it. We were fortunate to have Tomas as our guide. A biologist who works for Pira tours, his knowledge and love of the environment were contagious. He brought a great sense of humour along as well.
The Beagel Channel Tour was a bit of a tourist mass-activity. Drive to take a pic and move on. They also skipped 2 things that where announced as a maybe. The highlight and worth every dollar was the trip to Mortillo Island to meet the Penguins. The drive is long but so worth it and our guide Fabrizio made it an easy one as he provided lots of knowledges paired with some jokes in Spanish and English. We learned a lot and came very close (not too close of course) to the penguins in their natural habitat. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I highly recommend!
Great experience, and so cool to see all of the penguins up close. Guides were great, and the boat trip to the lighthouse, sea lions, and cormorant colonies was a nice bonus. Highly recommend, if you want to see the penguins up close.
The walk on Isla Martillo is totally worth it. We saw some boats get really close to the shore and thought that the walk might have been a waste, but eventually you start going a little deeper into the island and the nesting area. At moments you literally have to stop in order to let penguins cross the path right in front of you. You get to see much more than from the boat. The guides are knowledgeable. The museum is a good stop too. The ride there is not too long and is comfortable. Out boat ride to Beagle Channel got rescheduled due to weather conditions and the tour operator offered either a refund or the ride in another day, which we did. Very nice too, we managed to see the sea lions, birds, and even some whales showed up.
Wonderful tour, you see penguins so close! We liked the enthusiasm of the guides. The second part was a bit less interesting, but overall it was great, highly recommend.
We are a family of 6. The checkin was smooth at the Port. The bus ride was comfortable. The museum tour was very informative. The short boat ride to the island was a nice. The penguins literally came to the boat to greet us when we arrived. The experience of being there for one hour just 20 of us on the whole island was surreal. We have never been so close to Penguins. Unbelievable, excellent guide very informative. The alcohol experience was fantastic.
There was not even a pickup but we had to get to the Pira Tour office by 6:30 on a blustery morning. After that we had a bus ride of about 90 minutes which was no fun either. But then we got to the Penguins. Initially I felt an hour would hardly be sufficient but our host Augustine did a fantastic job expertly walking us through their habitat. It was a truly priceless experience! Well worth its high price tag. I never imagined I would be up this close to so many penguins. It was an unforgettable experience Few things - May be better to go be the boat than the bus. The Acatushun museum was not such a great stop for this tour The Beagle channel navigation was very nice but could be cut short by at least 30 minutes
Incredible to walk among penguins in their natural environment untouched by man . Your guides do a great job trying to minimize the footprint but yet have a great experience
