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Spend a full day navigating the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to walk among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins on Martillo Island. This guided tour blends close wildlife viewing with boat transfers, lighthouse photo stops and island rookeries.
Spend a full day navigating the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to walk among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins on Martillo Island. This guided tour blends close wildlife viewing with boat transfers, lighthouse photo stops and island rookeries.
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Operated by Azul Latina Travel · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
A brisk wind off the Beagle Channel cuts through your layers as the boat slips from Ushuaia’s wooden pier. Mountains push up behind the town and the water opens into a scatter of islands; cormorants wheel and the occasional fur seal lifts its head as the captain threads the channel toward Les Éclaireurs and the smaller isles that hold the region’s wildlife.
easy.
6–8 hours.
Light walking ability; able to board small boats and walk on uneven, sometimes muddy terrain for about an hour.
The guided walk on Martillo Island lasts about one hour and is conducted in small groups under guide supervision.
No, lunch is not included—plan to bring snacks or buy food in Ushuaia before departure, though options aboard are limited.
It’s generally suitable for families and most adults, but not recommended for those with reduced mobility or pregnant travelers due to zodiac transfers and uneven terrain.
Penguin colonies are protected and visits are regulated by permits and strict group sizes to minimize disturbance, so confirmations can arrive after booking.
Ushuaia was established as a naval outpost in 1884 and grew around maritime navigation and ranching; the Beagle Channel has long been a corridor for ships and naturalists.
Visits are tightly managed to protect breeding colonies; stick to guide instructions, avoid sudden movements, and do not feed or touch wildlife to minimize impact.
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