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Martillo Island can be viewed from a catamaran or small boat; only selected excursions include landing and walking. The municipal tourism office places the colony about 90 km from Ushuaia and the season roughly from October to April.
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⏱ 5.5 hours · 4.5 (563)
Cruise the Beagle Channel by catamaran. Look for sea lions at Sea Lion Island, cormorants at Bird Island, and Magellanic and Papua penguins from afar along Martillo Island's…
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (454)
Navigate the Beagle Channel and visit Sea Lion Island, Bird Island, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Observe a colony of penguins on Martillo Island (Penguin Island).
from €207 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (384)
Discover the stunning landscapes of the Beagle Channel on a catamaran tour from Ushuaia and visit Martillo Island to see a colony of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins!
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⏱ 9.5 hours · 4.5 (91)
Enjoy an all inclusive adventure! Explore the stunning Fuegian landscape on a boat trip. Sail the Beagle Channel, visit Martillo Island, and walk among Magellanic and Gentoo pen…
from €493 per person
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⏱ 7.5 hours · 4.9 (80)
Get up close to the adorable penguins.\nSavor the freshest and most authentic seafood cuisine in Tierra del Fuego at Puerto Almanza, one of the southernmost fishing villages in…
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.0 (57)
Embark on a catamaran cruise through the Beagle Channel to discover Ushuaia's natural wonders. Encounter sea lions and penguins on Martillo Island.
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.9 (53)
Discover one of the wildest places in the Beagle Channel on an adventurous day of canoeing, hiking, and boating. See penguins and look for sea lions, as you make your way throug…
from €337 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (25)
Martillo Island: home to adorable Papuan and Magellanic penguins. Walk among these charming creatures for an hour, guided by experts, in a truly unforgettable adventure
from €476 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.6 (19)
Sail through the scenic Beagle Channel to Martillo Island. Witness Magellanic and Papua penguins in their natural habitat.
from €148 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.6 (16)
Visit the penguin colony on Isla Martillo as the catamaran approaches the coast, and see Magellanic penguins up close from the boat.
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⏱ 5.5 hours · 4.2 (14)
Ground transportation to Puerto Almanza\nNavigation by RIB to Martillo Island (Penguin Island)\nPenguin sightings
from €126 per person
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⏱ 100 minutes · 5.0 (11)
Sail on a small boat to Martillo Island and see gentoo and Magellanic penguins up close in their natural habitat, in a small group.
from €115 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.5 (11)
Sail through the Beagle Channel on a boat tour. Go from Ushuaia to Puerto Almanza with beautiful landscapes and get up close to penguin colonies on Martillo Island.
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⏱ 9 hours · 5.0 (2)
Explore the Beagle Channel and Martillo Island on an exclusive combo tour aboard vessels with reduced capacity (up to 24 passengers), offering a more intimate experience.
from €144 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 5.0 (2)
Board a semi-rigid boat and sail for 30 minutes through the Beagle Channel toward the famous Martillo Island. Observe penguins from the boat for 40 minutes.
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.8 (2)
Explore the wild beauty of Gable Island and Martillo Island with a full-day excursion from Ushuaia, featuring penguin watching and pristine landscapes.
from €395 per person
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⏱ 4 - 6 hours · 5.0 (1)
Experience Ushuaia by combining quad biking and nature. Explore the forests of Tierra del Fuego and choose your encounter with the local fauna: huskies, beavers, or penguins. An…
from €108 per person
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⏱ 5 hours 0
Discover one of the southernmost corners of Tierra del Fuego and sail to Martillo Island to see penguins in their natural environment.
from €124 per person
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⏱ 12 hours 0
Travel from Ushuaia to the only king penguin colony in South America that is accessible by land. Enjoy an exclusive sighting with your group and unique landscapes on an unforget…
from €629 per person
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⏱ 9 hours 0
Discover Magellanic and Gentoo penguins up close on a Zodiac boat trip to Martillo Island. Navigate the Beagle Channel past Sea Lion Island, Bird Island, and Les Éclaireurs Ligh…
from €279 per person
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⏱ 11 hours 0
Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park in the morning and, in the afternoon, take a small boat to see the penguins on Isla Martillo. Two must-sees in Ushuaia in one day.
from €154 per person
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⏱ 4.5 hours 0
Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Tierra del Fuego on a responsible penguin-watching experience, designed to enjoy Martillo Island while respecting its natural habitat.
from €256 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Sail through the Beagle Channel! See penguins on Martillo Island, sea lions and the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. An unmissable catamaran expedition with epic views of the A…
from €234 per person
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⏱ 7.5 hours 0
Immersive experience with the small-scale entrepreneurs of Puerto Almanza and penguin watching, to enjoy this sightseeing tour through the eyes of the locals, local producers, n…
from €199 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Walk among Gentoo/Papua penguins on Martillo Island. Sail the Beagle Channel, visit Bird and Sea Lion Islands, and Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
from €404 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Discover Argentina's southernmost coastline with a premium experience that combines nature, a boat trip to see penguins, and lunch in the authentic fishing village of Puerto…
from €225 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Discover the End of the World with an experience that combines adventure and gastronomy. Explore the landscapes of the Beagle Channel by 4x4, visit Puerto Almanza, and sail to M…
from €226 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Check whether the product is a five-hour navigation from Ushuaia, a road transfer to Puerto Almanza with a shorter crossing, or the longer Estancia Harberton option. “Penguin tour” does not automatically mean going ashore.
Good to know
No. Many catamarans observe Martillo Island from the water; only selected products include landing.
Its entrance is about 12 km west of Ushuaia; tours, shuttles and private vehicles are possible.
Classic lighthouse circuits are shorter than penguin sailings; compare the endpoint, not just the title.
No. It has striking bays and cold, exposed shores, not a conventional warm-water beach holiday.
No. It is reached from El Calafate; Ushuaia has local hikes such as Martial and Vinciguerra.
The local tourism office gives roughly October to April, with the largest numbers from November to February.
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