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Martillo Island Penguin Rookery

October to March

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Take the tour to the Martillo Island Penguin Rookery and see this colony near Ushuaia, besides the Acatushún Museum. Shared transport and boat ride included.


Price per person:

US$ 209.00 per person.

Times:

02:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Duration:

6 hours.

Meeting Point:

Av. Prefectura Naval Argentina 410, Ushuaia.


Included:

shared transport, navigation and bilingual guide (Spanish and English).

What to bring:

comfortable clothing, warm clothing, trekking shoes, hat to protect against the sun, winter hat and gloves for the cold, sunglasses, water, snack and waterproof jacket and pants (Gore-Tex or similar).

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

subject to weather conditions.

Not included:

food, pickup at your accommodation (urban area), entrance fee to Estancia Harberton (AR$ 10.000 per person, payment in cash the day of the tour) and breakfast.

Restrictions:

not allowed for pregnant women and not allowed for people with reduced mobility.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

48 hours.

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.


Price

  • October and November, 2023, and February and March, 2024:
  • Adult: US$ 200 per person.
  • Child (age 3 to 11): US$ 120 per person.
  • Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.
  • December, 2023, and January, 2024:
  • Adult: US$ 240 per person.
  • Child (age 3 to 11): US$ 144 per person.
  • Infant (age 0 to 2): for free.


We will meet in the meeting point to take the transport to the Estancia Harberton, one of the first estancias created in Tierra del Fuego. From the Harberton Pier you will start a short boat ride through the Beagle Channel to go to the Martillo Island, to find the Magellan penguins’ colony. You will walk for 1 hour by the island, in which you will also see other species and listen the guide’s explanations, who will give more information about this environment. Then, you will go back by vehicle to Ushuaia, where the activity ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How to book Martillo Island Penguin Rookery?

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  • How far in advance should I book Martillo Island Penguin Rookery?

    We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.

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