Piratour offers two different excursions that include a visit to the penguin colony.
The excursion goes through the Isla de los Lobos, the Isla de los Pájaros, the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and arrives at the Isla Martillo - where the penguin colony is located - and then descends for a walk.
Departures everyday at 9:30 am, 3:30 pm and 6 pm.
The excursion starts at the commercial pier, where a bus takes you to the Harberton Resort. There you board a boat that sails to Martillo Island, better known as "the penguin colony".
The return journey is also by bus.
Daily departures at 2pm - Duration 6 hours.
You will sail past the Wolf Islands, the Bird Islands and the emblematic Les Eclaireurs lighthouse until you reach the penguin colony - in this case without descending.
Daily departures at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., approximately 5 hours.
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About 90 kilometers from Ushuaia lies Martillo Island, better known as "the penguin colony," the only one in Tierra del Fuego.
Between October and April, it's possible to see two species of penguins that come to spend their reproductive period on this island in the channel: the Magellanic penguin and the Gentoo penguin, albeit in smaller numbers. Occasionally, you may be surprised by King Penguins.
There are different excursions that take you to see this incredible place.
Some providers start the tour from the commercial pier, passing by some islands until reaching the penguin colony.
Others include the transfer to Puerto Almanza, and from there, the navigation begins. This tour, depending on the company you hire, can be done by sailboat or motorboat.
The last option includes the transfer to Estancia Harberton, from where the navigation starts, and a walk through the penguin colony.
Here are the companies that offer these excursions. Choose the one that best suits your needs.