Discovering the Beagle Channel

Activity description

Summer

*Every day except Tuesdays · From October 15, 2026, to March 15, 2027*

Discover Tierra del Fuego’s natural beauty on an excursion combining *a cruise along the Beagle Channel, a scenic bus journey, and a guided walk among penguins on Martillo Island*. Experience the wildlife and landscapes of the end of the world from both land and water.

During the cruise, we visit *Bird Island, where cormorants and other native birds can be observed, and **Sea Lion Island, home to South American sea lions and fur seals. We also approach the iconic **Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse*, one of Ushuaia’s most recognizable landmarks.

The excursion includes *Estancia Harberton, where participants split into two groups and alternate activities: while one group visits the **Acatushún Museum, the other travels by Zodiac to **Martillo Island* for a guided walk among Magellanic and gentoo penguins. The groups then switch activities.

The overland journey connects Ushuaia with Estancia Harberton, following part of *National Route 3* through mountains, forests, and valleys.

*This excursion combines boat and bus travel: one leg is by boat and the other by bus, depending on your selected departure time. The crossing between Harberton and Martillo Island is by Zodiac.*

### 8:30 a.m. departure · Outbound by bus, return by boat

The excursion begins at the *Ushuaia Tourist Pier*, where we board the bus to Estancia Harberton. There, we visit the Acatushún Museum and cross by Zodiac to Martillo Island for the penguin walk.

We then return to Ushuaia by boat along the Beagle Channel, passing Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse, Sea Lion Island, and Bird Island.

*Approximate arrival in Ushuaia: 4:30 p.m.*

### 10:30 a.m. departure · Outbound by boat, return by bus

We depart from the *Ushuaia Tourist Pier* and cruise along the Beagle Channel, visiting Bird Island, Sea Lion Island, and Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse before reaching Estancia Harberton.

There, we visit the Acatushún Museum and cross by Zodiac to Martillo Island for the penguin walk. After completing the activities, we return to Ushuaia by bus.

*Approximate arrival in Ushuaia: 6:30 p.m.*

### Lunch

Lunch is available for purchase on board.

### Itinerary changes

The order of activities and the planned boat and bus arrangements may be changed in whole or in part due to circumstances beyond the company’s control. In all cases, visits to all the excursion’s highlighted locations are guaranteed.

IMPORTANT:

Should Estancia Harberton be offering services, the entrance fee must be paid—NO EXCEPTIONS. The exact cost is to be confirmed.

Mobility and safety requirements: This excursion requires good mobility and physical independence, as disembarkation takes place directly onto the island—without a pier—using stairs and a ramp. Furthermore, passengers must board and disembark from a rigid-inflatable boat (Zodiac) on natural, uneven terrain.

Due to the nature of the location, there are no accessible facilities, nor are there means to lift, carry, or physically assist passengers during these boarding and disembarking procedures. For safety reasons, this excursion is not suitable for individuals with reduced mobility or physical limitations that would prevent them from performing these maneuvers safely and independently.

Please take these conditions into account before making your reservation.