Explore the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego by road and take a small-group boat tour from Puerto Almanza to Martillo Island to see penguins on the Beagle Channel.
Original price was: $200.000.$199.500Current price is: $199.500.
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The excursion begins at the operator’s ticket office on Ushuaia’s tourist pier. After meeting the team, you travel north along National Route 3 in a van, crossing valleys and landscapes such as Carvajal Valley and Mount Olivia, one of Tierra del Fuego’s most recognizable peaks.
Then the route follows National Route J towards the east, winding through southern beech forests. The approximately 30 km drive to Puerto Almanza leads to a small fishing village where some families continue the tradition of artisanal king crab fishing.
In Puerto Almanza, the crew welcomes you aboard a covered rigid inflatable boat with capacity for eight passengers. Its shallow draft allows the boat to approach marine wildlife at a close but respectful distance, creating an intimate experience.
From the pier, the boat travels across Brown Bay towards Guaraní Passage, a narrow waterway accessible to smaller vessels. You may see seabirds and occasionally whales. After sailing around Gable Island, the tour reaches Martillo Island, where the bow rests gently against the shore so passengers can observe Magellanic and gentoo penguins from the boat.
Important: passengers do not disembark on Martillo Island or walk among the penguins.
The excursion includes round-trip ground transportation to Puerto Almanza, more than four hours of adventure and a boat group limited to eight people.
The original description lists ARS 230,000 per adult and ARS 150,000 for children aged 5–11, with daily departures at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. These descriptive rates differ from the price currently displayed on the product page. Confirm the current rates and departure schedule directly with Ushuaia Boating before booking.
If you have your own vehicle, you can meet the crew directly in Puerto Almanza and join the Beagle Channel and Martillo Island boat tour without the ground transfer. This option includes more than one hour of navigation in a group of up to eight passengers.
The original description lists ARS 180,000 per adult and ARS 135,000 for children aged 5–11 for the boat-only option. Please confirm updated prices before booking.
Operated by Ushuaia Boating.
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Tierra del Fuego's weather can change quickly. Bring a warm waterproof jacket, long trousers (ideally waterproof), gloves, neck warmer, hat, thermal socks, waterproof closed shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. A reusable water bottle or small thermos is also useful.
For the full excursion, transportation leaves from Ushuaia's Tourist Pier in a van.
Yes, changes must be requested at least three days in advance and are subject to availability for the new date and time.
No. The boat boards in Puerto Almanza, so a port fee is not charged.
Yes. The operator indicates that international payments can be made with Visa or Mastercard credit cards.
Yes. Contact Ushuaia Boating through its sales WhatsApp or by emailing info@ushboating.com.
Yes. Rates may change during the season, so the operator recommends confirming current pricing through WhatsApp before booking.
The operator states that its rigid inflatable boat is suitable for children and older adults. Ask the crew about any individual mobility or safety requirements before booking.
Departures are subject to maritime and weather conditions, particularly wind. Rain alone does not normally prevent the excursion.
Private departures may be possible. The boat accommodates a maximum of eight passengers; contact the operator in advance via WhatsApp.
No. For the full excursion, the meeting point is the operator's ticket office at Ushuaia's Tourist Pier.
The boat's bow rests against the shore at Martillo Island, allowing passengers to observe penguins from around one or two metres away, but visitors do not get off the boat.
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