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Paddle across the Beagle Channel, hike an uninhabited island, and see penguin colonies on this active full-day from Ushuaia. Expect inflatable-canoe crossings, a hot on-site lunch, and up-close wildlife viewing with experienced guides.
Paddle across the Beagle Channel, hike an uninhabited island, and see penguin colonies on this active full-day from Ushuaia. Expect inflatable-canoe crossings, a hot on-site lunch, and up-close wildlife viewing with experienced guides.
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Operated by Canal Fun & Nature S.R.L · Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
The cold wind off the Beagle Channel tugs at your hood as the zodiac eases away from Ushuaia’s quay. Inflatable canoes bump and feather on glassy water as you and your guide push off, following the same coastal routes the Yámana people navigated for millennia. The channel opens, cliffs and low tussock shorelines sliding past; islands loom like dark pillows on the horizon.
moderate.
10 hours.
Moderate fitness—comfortable with continuous paddling bursts, several hours of hiking over uneven terrain, and long outdoor exposure.
No advanced experience required—guides provide instruction and you paddle in tandem inflatables; however, basic comfort in small craft and upper-body stamina help.
Wildlife is never guaranteed, but Martillo Island hosts resident penguin colonies and sightings are very likely when weather and sea conditions allow a close boat approach.
Yes—minimum age is typically 5; children must be accompanied by an adult and staff will provide life jackets and basic gear sized appropriately.
Hotel pickup/drop-off in Ushuaia, guided canoeing and hiking, rubber boots and over-pants, lunch with beverages (including a Patagonian wine), snacks, and bottled water are included.
The waterways were traditionally navigated by the Yámana (Yaghan) people in lightweight canoes; modern routes echo those coastal passages shaped by glacial activity.
Penguin breeding sites are protected—visitors are kept off nesting areas and must follow guides’ distance rules; avoid leaving litter and stick to established landing zones.
Canal Fun & Nature S.R.L operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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