Departing from our office at the tourist dock in Ushuaia, we drive in our minibuses towards northeast along Nationals route 3 & J, the appealing road to Estancia Harberton. This is the first farm on the island, founded in 1886 by the Anglican missionary Thomas Bridges, and it is located at 90 kms from Ushuaia, on the Beagle Channel. We sail from Harberton harbor to Martillo Island, a 15 minute ride on a semi-rigid boat (vessel capable of navigation in the area). On the island, we walk for 1 hour along Gentoo and Magellanics penguins, always with a guide, experiencing a unique adventure. Martillo Island is part of the Estancia Harberton, and home to Magellanic penguins between September and April. They share the habitat with other birds, such as skúas (their main predator), petrels, cormorants, vultures and South American terns. The rookery hosts around 1000 nests, and is one of the three Magellanic penguin rookeries in Tierra del Fuego. There is also a small colony of 9 breeding couples of gentoo penguins (Pygocelis Papua), the only one in South America.
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Return transfers in BUS from the touristic pier
- Descent & walk at Penguin Rockery
- Specialized tour guide
NOT INCLUDED SERVICES
- Pick up / Drop off at hotels
- Entrance to Harberton
DEPARTURES
Daily at 8am & 2.30pm from the touristic pier
OPERATION
October – April
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended to wear a cap, buff, waterproof jacket, trekking shoes, gloves and sunglasses.
Detailed Hours: Hike in Penguin PM
- 14: 15hs Check in at tourist pier. See map
- 14: 30hs Departure by BUS towards Harberton Ranch with stops at panoramic points.
- 15: 45hs Arrival in Harberton.
- 16: 00hs 1st group: Cross to Isla Martillo | 2nd group: Visit to the Acatushún Museum.
- 17: 00hs 2nd group: Cross to Isla Martillo | 1st group: Visit to the Acatushún Museum.
- 18: 30hs Return by bus to the tourist port.
- 20: 30hs Arrival in Ushuaia.
Detailed Hours: Hike in Penguin AM
- 07: 45hs Check in at tourist pier. See map
- 08: 00hs Departure in BUS towards the Harberton Ranch with stops at panoramic points.
- 09: 45hs Arrival in Harberton.
- 10: 00hs 1st group: Crossing to Martillo Island | 2nd group: Visit to the Acatushún Museum.
- 11: 00hs 2nd group: Crossing to Martillo Island | 1st group: Visit to the Acatushún Museum.
- 12: 30hs Return by bus to the tourist port.
- 14: 00hs Arrival in Ushuaia.
