Walk with the Pinguins on Martillo Island

General information

Destination	Category
Ushuaia, Argentina	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

Meet your guide at the touristic port of Ushuaia in downtown Ushuaia. We will then drive 90km on the legendary National Route N° 3 and then Complementary Route J to historic Harberton Farm. The farm was founded in 1886 by an Anglican missionary, Thomas Bridges and that is still held by the family.


Take a a 15 minute boat ride to Martillo Island on Beagle Channel. Martillo Island is home to an incredible colony of Gentoo and Magellanics penguins between September and April. 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. Enjoy a one hour guided walk amongst the penguins in groups of 20 persons. It's truly an unique experience!


The penguins share the habitat with other birds, such as skúas, petrels, cormorants, vultures and South American terns.


Then we will sail back to Harberton Farm where you will enjoy free time to visit this traditional Estancia. Walk around the gardens, the historic buildings, visit the Marine Mammals and Sea Birds museum Acatushun and admire the views of the End of the World!


Transfer back to the touristic port.



Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.

Duration: Six hours.

Start/opening time: At 8am in the morning and at 2pm in the afternoon.

Languages: English and Spanish bilingual tour guide.

Others: Please note that there are some hotels in the city that are not included in our pickup routes. If your hotel is not included, we will contact you to inform you of the closest pick up location. We ask that you wait for the guide in the lobby of the hotel indicated.