The day we went, there was a lone king penguin cavorting in the water.
The day we went, there was a lone king penguin cavorting in the water. There are three species of penguins in Ushuaia—the most common (and likely to be on the island in great numbers) are Magellanic penguins, followed by the larger (as well as rarer) Gentoo and King penguins. Penguin Island (Isla Yecapasela) is one of the prime wildlife viewing opportunities from the town of Ushuaia. Home Activities Gable Island, Penguin Rookery, and Harberton Ranch – Full Day feel free to call us +54 11 4556 0617 info@ripioturismo.com This program is a beautiful journey into the almost uninhabited, peaceful location of the first “estancia” in Tierra del Fuego: Harberton Ranch. The best way to get there is on a boat tour. From here we'll take a a 15 minute boat ride to Martillo Island on Beagle Channel, home to an incredible colony of Gentoo and Magellanics penguins between September and April. Magellanic penguins are primarily black with white stripes around the head and wings. If you can´t have them in your home... visit them in theirs! Discover the unique wildlife of Tierra del Fuego! We start from Ushuaia’s harbor, where the passengers will take a catamaran to visit the main islands : “De Los Lobos” and “De Los Pajaros” islands, to see Sea Lions and Cormorants. It was having a lot of fun. Before returning to Ushuaia, visit Estancia Harberton, a 19th-century ranch, to learn about Patagonia's rich history and explore the beautiful scenery. Next, head out towards Martillo Island, home of adorable Magellanic penguins and orange-beaked gentoo penguins. Penguin Island (Isla Yecapasela) is on Isla Yecapasela at Estancia Harberton, 52 miles (84 kilometers) east of Ushuaia, 40 nautical miles by sea. Pira Tour: visit to Martillo (penguin) island - See 600 traveler reviews, 427 candid photos, and great deals for Ushuaia, Argentina, at Tripadvisor. Every other tour group’s boats nestled up to the shore, but could only … Season: between October and April. When to Get There Penguins begin to show up on the island for breeding season around early October, and by early April they’ve left for their migration north. Disembark and watch the penguins waddle, dive, and play on the island's rocky shores. You will meet your guide at the touristic port of Ushuaia in downtown Ushuaia. Ushuaia - Martillo Island - Harberton Farm. You will meet your guide at the touristic port of Ushuaia in downtown Ushuaia. Join a guided tour for the best way to see the penguins. Contact us and we will provide all the info you need to customize your trip. Seal's Island, Bird's Island and Penguin's Island Catamaran Tour from Ushuaia . Check out all reviews and photos of Gable Island and Penguin Rookery & Harberton Ranch (Ushuaia)
Beagle Channel Excursion and Penguin Island by Pira Tour The most important aspect of this tour is that Pira Tour is the only operator allowed to actually land on the island and walk among the penguins. PiraTour (San Martin, Ushuaia) will take you there and you will be able to go ashore. Navigation across the main islands of the Beagle Channel, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, and the Penguin Island.Desde el 07/10/2019 Hasta el 17/04/2020 . We will then drive 90km on the legendary National Route N° 3 and then Complementary Route J to historic Harberton Farm. First, you head east where you will pass the Isla de los Lobos (Island of the Wolves) and Isla de los Pájaros and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse. PiraTour (San Martin, Ushuaia) will take you there and you will be able to go ashore. Boats sail from Ushuaia to the island; some then make the return trip to the city, while others continue to Estancia Harberton, where tours groups visit the historic homestead. Description: Is a navigation across the Beagle Channel that stops in the main islands, “Les Eclereus” Lighthouse and Martillo’s Island, where you are going to see a penguin colony. The Penguin Tour on Martillo Island begins with a walk to the Harberton Farm from the Ushuaia Tourist Pier, with a view of the Beagle Channel and a visit to the Martillo Island by boat. We will then drive 90km on the legendary National Route N° 3 and then Complementary Route J to historic Harberton Farm. All the tours that you want are here in Ushuaia. Apparently a couple of years ago 2 king penguin couples arrived on the island and the Harberton owners are hoping that more will come as the years go on. While there are many tours that take you close to the Penguin colony, Pira tour is the only one that has permissions to get off on the island and allow you to walk with the Penguins. It was having a lot of fun. This excursion is long—6 to 9 hours—but worth it .
These species are very different in size and color. Meet the cute and enigmatic penguins! The main places to see penguins in Patagonia are Puerto Madryn near the Valdes Peninsula, Punta Arenas in Chile, and Ushuaia in Southern Argentina. Patagonia, a stunning part of the world made up of Argentina and Chile, is home to four different types of penguin species – Magellanic, Humboldt, Gentoo, and King. The tour costs 2500pesos, about $160USD(as of early 2017) and can be booked online or at the Pira tour booth across the information center in Ushuaia.