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Penguin Sighting Papua
Puerto Almanza
Route de la Centolla
Sighting of Magellanic Penguins
Penguins from the zodiac

Guided Penguin Watching Tour and Centolla Route

By Explore Tierra del Fuego
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$457 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Visiting the southernmost fishing village, enjoying its exquisite marine gastronomy and sailing to meet the charismatic penguins is a unique plan. Beginning with National Route No. 3, we cross the Fueguino valleys surrounded by mountains, turbulence and winter centers that dazzle along the way.
Then we take Provincial Route J, a path surrounded by centuries-old forests towards the coast of the Beagle Channel. Along the way, we look at marine production areas, such as mussel cultivation and scentolla traps, known here as the “red gold”. From the pier in Puerto Almanza, we embark on a zodiac to navigate the Beagle Channel to Isla Martillo, home to Magellanic penguins and Papua. We observe them in their natural and wild environment. Finally we return to the village to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, tasting fresh produce from the region, closing this unforgettable experience before returning.

Activity location

  • Isla Martillo
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Isla Martillo
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

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Guided Penguin Watching Tour and Centolla Route
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$457.03 x 1 AdultNZ$457.03
Total
Price is NZ$457.03

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch in fisherman's restaurant to enjoy the delights of the Beagle Canal in a wonderful setting, surrounded by forests, mountains and seafront. Consult for vegerian options
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional tour guide throughout the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOnly one glass of wine or beer (for 18 years and over only), extra alcoholic drinks not included.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks to travellers over the age of 18. Non-alcoholic drinks are available for guests under the age of 18.

Activity itinerary

Isla Martillo
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Hammer Island, known as penguin, is inhabited by colonies of Magellanic and Papuan penguins. On this excursion the experience will be unique as you visit a zodiac ensuring you get much closer to the coast, providing exceptional views of the penguins in their natural habitat. You will enjoy more time watching these amazing and curious birds as they move along the beach or swim in the water. The proximity to the fauna, combined with the thrill of sailing in a zodiac through the waters of the Beagle Channel, makes this excursion an intimate and exclusive adventure. On board a zodiac, we sailed for an hour and a half along a narrow arm of the canal, until we reached the island of penguins. There we stop to observe and learn about them and the fauna of the Beagle in a wilderness environment.
Puerto Almanza
  • 3h
The adventure starts from Puerto Almanza, a charming coastal town. Along the Beagle Channel, you can see marine production areas, with buoys dedicated to mussel cultivation, boats in full activity and traps for the centolla, known locally as 'red gold'. Following the iconic “Route of the Centolla”, we enter the village and walk along its only street, until we reach the dock where the boat awaits us. After the excursion, we headed to a local fisherman’s restaurant, where we enjoyed lunch with fresh produce from the region. Between talks and pleasant moments, we share our experiences before embarking on a return to the city.
Laguna Victoria
  • 20m
The stop in Laguna Victoria offers a moment of tranquility in a unique landscape, surrounded by mountains and Fueguin forests. This lagoon, located in an extensive peat field, stands out for its natural environment and dark water. During the visit, in addition to enjoying the environment, we will have the opportunity to learn about this fascinating ecosystem and its importance in the region. It is a perfect place to connect with nature and better understand the crucial role of peatlands in environmental balance before continuing on our adventure.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIsla Martillo
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIsla Martillo
    • Ushuaia, Argentina

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