Beagle Channel sailing to the Penguin Islands

A trip along the iconic Beagle Canal Embark on a water adventure to take in the natural beauty and wildlife of Tierra del Fuego: Highlights: Panoramic view of Ushuaia: Step out from the city center and enjoy the views of Ushuaia, including the old prison, now museum, and the surrounding mountains. Archipelago of the Bridges: Observe colonies of imperial cormorants and one-haired sea lions, as well as various species of birds. Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse: Behold this famous monument and the wreckage of Monte Cervantes. Eastern Channel: Cruise through picturesque mountains, valleys and small settlements such as Estancia Remolino and Puerto Williams. Hammer Island: Watch penguins in their natural habitat without landing, as the boat approaches the coast.aliens and a smaller Papua Penguins.

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.

• 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
• Disembarkation: All wildlife sighting is done from the boat; there is no landing on the islands.

• Navigation + Sighting
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• Sailing through the Beagle Channel in the afternoon
• Bilingual Audio Guide
• Transfers from/to hotels

• Lunch or Snack
• Port tax ( AR $350 per person) in cash

Please be advised..

• 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.