Why choose this tour ?
Live an unforgettable experience sailing through the Beagle Channel, where you will have the opportunity to see colonies of sea lions and cormorants, see the iconic Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and reach Martillo Island, home to an impressive colony of Magellanic Penguins. During this exciting tour, we will visit the Bridges Archipelago, where you can marvel at colonies of sea lions and imperial cormorants. You will also have the possibility of spotting other species of birds, such as seagulls, petrels, skuas, rock cormorants, albatrosses and cauquenes, among others. After a brief stop to admire the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, we will continue sailing east, enjoying a panoramic view that will allow us to observe isolated buildings and small communities on both banks of the Channel. On Martillo Island, you will have the exciting opportunity to witness a large colony of Magellanic Penguins and a smaller one of Gentoo Penguins.
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What makes Navigation through the Beagle Channel to the Penguin Colony a unique experience ?
We will set sail from the local tourist pier, crossing the wide Bay of Ushuaia until we reach the Beagle Channel through Paso Chico. Here you pay the port tax (AR $350 per person) in cash
We will sail around the Isla de los Pájaros where we will appreciate the Tierra del Fuego birdlife observing Skúas, Black-browed Albatross, Steamer Ducks, Cauquenes, Kelp Gulls and Gray Gulls
On the Isla de los Lobos we will be able to observe sea lions of one and two hairs. Both islands belong to the Bridges Archipelago.
The Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse is a historic and emblematic lighthouse on the Beagle Channel, which plays an important role in navigation in the region. Its picturesque location and neo-Gothic architecture make it a popular tourist destination for those who visit Ushuaia and want to explore the southern tip of Argentina.
We will continue sailing to the East enjoying the wonderful landscapes of the canal and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base
We will arrive at Isla Martillo, the highlight of which is its population of Magellan penguins. This island is home to a penguin colony that was established there in the 1970s.
There, we turn to return to Ushuaia, sailing near the north coast of the Canal, appreciating the characteristic flora and seeing some historical sites such as the Túnel Ranch and the Remolino Ranch, where the semi-sunken hull of the Monte Sarmiento Steamship has been located since 1912.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Schedules may be subject to change
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Navigation + Sighting
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Navigation through the Beagle Channel to the Penguin Colony Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Sailing through the Beagle Channel in the afternoon
- Bilingual Audio Guide
- Transfers from/to hotels
Not Included
- Lunch or Snack
- Port tax ( AR $350 per person) in cash
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Que Hacer en Buenos Aires.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Ushuaia.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
