Isla Martillo Attractions & Things to do

This tour is carried out within the maritime excursions in Ushuaia. Navigation through the Beagle Channel is one of the 3 must-see tours in Ushuaia.
You will enjoy and navigate the waters of our ancestors, the Yámanas canoeists. Also, get to know our marine fauna. On the tour we will see: Isla de los Pájaros, Isla de los Lobos, Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse and of course the Ushuaia penguins.
We do this maritime tour through the Beagle Channel in Canoero Catamarans, the most modern fleet of catamarans in Ushuaia, 2018 and 2019 models.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

* Half-Day (Walk with Penguins)
We travel by bus route no3 and J. We will sail from Harberton Bay to Hammer Island. They can walk with penguins for 1 hour with a specialized guide who will inform you about the lives of these animals. Return to the city by bus.

* Full-Day (Walking with Penguins + Sailing) - Schedules to be confirmed subject to availability.

Navigation Wolves
We will sail through the Beagle Channel, where we can observe the Fueguin fauna on Bird Island and the Isle of Wolves, as well as the Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.

Walk with Penguins
We will leave in a Bus traveling National Route N3 and Route J.
Then we will sail 15 minutes to Hammer Island, where we will walk 1 hour alongside the Magellanic penguins and Papuans. Return to the city by bus.

Schedules subject to change due to availability of quotas at the time of booking confirmation.

Duration: 7 hours.

Do you dare to live a unique adventure? We invite you to be part of this exclusive excursion where you will have the opportunity to walk alongside penguins in their natural habitat. For one hour, a specialized guide will reveal to you all the secrets about the life of these fascinating and beautiful animals.
Duration: 8 hours.

Visit one of the biggest penguin colonies in the world and learn more about this incredibly social animal during a 5-hour tour. Take a boat trip to the penguin colony, accompanied by a professional local guide, and discover the city's highlights from the river while navigating on the Beagle Channel towards the Penguin Colony.

Learn more about this animals and get as close as possible to them, listen to your guides recommendations and get some historical facts about Ushuaia.
Duration: 5 hours.

Unique experience in the Beagle Channel, one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world.
We will navigate the channel, visit the Lobos and Pájaros Islands, where you can observe sea lions, cormorants and other seabirds in their natural habitat.

We will make a stop at the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, a historic lighthouse located on an archipelago of the same name, offering a unique view of the region.

The highlight of our journey will be a visit to the Martillo Island penguin colony. This is, without a doubt, the most anticipated moment of the tour. Our boat will dock on the island, allowing you to live an incomparable experience: observe the charming Magellanic penguins up close. These friendly animals, known for their curiosity, come within a few meters of visitors, providing a unique opportunity to admire them in their natural environment.

This tour is designed for those looking for a nature and adventure experience in Tierra del Fuego.
Duration: 6 hours.

You can be part of this exclusive excursion, where you will have the opportunity to walk alongside these fascinating creatures for an hour, accompanied by a specialized guide who will reveal the secrets of their life and behavior.

Our trip begins with check-in at the Ushuaia tourist dock located in the Port. From there, we will begin a bus tour to Martillo Island, along National Route No. 3, where you can marvel at the native vegetation: lenga and coihue forests, extensive peat bogs and majestic mountains. We will lose ourselves in the beauty of the forests until we reach the boarding point, where the real adventure will begin.
Once there, we will board the semi-rigid boats that will take us to the magical Martillo Island. After a navigation of approximately 15 minutes, you will enjoy a one-hour walk, exploring the colony of gentoo and Magellanic penguins with our expert guide.
Duration: 7 hours.

We will start our day at the tourist dock in Ushuaia. From there, we will travel along Route No. 3 and Route J in a comfortable bus, where you will have the opportunity to marvel at the beauty of our Tierra del Fuego forest, en route to the fascinating Martillo Island.

Once we arrive at the boarding area, we will board a semi-rigid boat to enjoy a navigation of approximately 20 minutes that will take us to the island. There, we will walk for an hour alongside the Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, guided by a specialist who will share fascinating information about the life of these incredible animals.

At the end of this experience, we will begin the return to the city. Later, we will meet again at our office to begin another exciting journey: a navigation through the imposing Beagle Channel. During this tour, we will have the opportunity to observe the Tierra del Fuego birdlife on the Isla de Pájaros and Isla de Lobos, as well as the iconic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.
Duration: 10 hours.

Unparalleled experience of sailing the Beagle Channel eastward enjoying the wonderful scenery of the channel and the mountains that surround it, there we will see Puerto Almanza on the Argentine coast and on the Chilean coast the Puerto Williams Naval Base, and arrive at Martillo Island where we will have the opportunity to see a colony of Magellanic Penguins and some specimens of Papua penguins.
Duration: 5 hours.

We begin the navigation with a panoramic view of the Ushuaia coast, spotting the most important buildings, the Maritime Museum, Museum of the End of the World, the industrial area, and the Olivia and Cinco Hermanos mountains. We sail to the southwest, approaching the island of Los Lobos, where we can enjoy the view of specimens of sea lions, observing their permanent habitat. Continuing the navigation, we will head towards the island of Los Pájaros, habitat of Magellanic Cormorants and Imperial Cormorants, and a privileged sector to see specimens of marine birds. We continue sailing towards Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in the archipelago of the same name. On these islets it is possible to see parts of Monte Cervantes, a ship that sank in 1930. Arriving at Isla Martillo, we observe how the colony of Magellanic Penguins that nest during the summer season approach the boat with notable curiosity, enter the sea swimming below the catamaran and re-emerge.

Duration: 6 hours.

We make the excursion wolves, birds and lighthouse and then we go to the Hammer Island where you can meet the 2 penguin colonies that inhabit the area. Navigation includes a navigation certificate.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes.

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.
Duration: 8 hours.

Explore the highlights of El Calafate and Ushuaia in our 6-day tour! Visit both Los Glaciares and Tierra del Fuego National Park and navigate the renowned Beagle Channel to experience the best of Argentina’s southern Patagonia! This tour combines activities that involve sailing, hiking and paddling to explore Patagonia in a unique and outdoorsy way!


Duration: 6 days.

The most encompassing full day tour in Ushuaia. This is a full day journey into the almost uninhabited, peaceful lands of the first "estancia" in Tierra del Fuego: Harberton Ranch. Among many wild and pristine places, we will visit the penguin rookery at Martillo island. The plan for the day is quite active: we will go hiking, navigating, and rowing in inflatable canoes on the Beagle Channel! Gable Island is one of the wildest and most beautiful places in Tierra del Fuego.
Duration: 10 hours.

Get outdoors and soak up the gorgeous scenery and natural beauty of Tierra del Fuego on this full-day eco-adventure from Ushuaia. Professional guides take you canoeing for 2 hours down the Lasiphashaj River and the Beagle Channel, or you can opt to drive straight to Estancia Harberton to tour the historic homestead and unique museum. Then ride a Zodiac boat to Isla Martillo and walk among Magellanic penguins before lunch and a 1.5-mile hike over beautiful Gable Island. Includes round-trip hotel transport by minibus, plus food and wine.
Duration: 10 hours.

Explore the highlights of Ushuaia and El Calafate in our 6-day tour! Visit both Tierra del Fuego National Park and Los Glaciares National Park and navigate the renowned Beagle Channel to experience the best of Argentina’s southern Patagonia! This tour combines activities that involve sailing, hiking and paddling to explore Patagonia in a unique and outdoorsy way!

Duration: 6 days.

Live an unforgettable experience sailing through the Beagle Channel, where you will have the opportunity to see colonies of sea lions and cormorants, see the iconic Les Eclaireurs lighthouse and reach Martillo Island, home to an impressive colony of Magellanic Penguins.

During this exciting tour, we will visit the Bridges Archipelago, where you can marvel at colonies of sea lions and imperial cormorants. You will also have the possibility of spotting other species of birds, such as seagulls, petrels, skuas, rock cormorants, albatrosses and cauquenes, among others.

After a brief stop to admire the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, we will continue sailing east, enjoying a panoramic view that will allow us to observe isolated buildings and small communities on both banks of the Channel.

On Martillo Island, you will have the exciting opportunity to witness a large colony of Magellanic Penguins and a smaller one of Gentoo Penguins.
Duration: 5 hours.

Discover Ushuaia and enjoy a 3-night stay at a fantastic luxury hotel. This city is also known as "the end of the world," and it houses one of Argentina's most stunning natural landscapes; it evokes images of rugged mountains and wide-open, starlit skies. Skip the hassle of dealing with logistics as we take care of your airport transfers, accommodation, and tours. Observe the funny Penguins at Martillo Island from a zodiac boat and explore both Gable Island and Tierra del Fuego National Park by foot. Enjoy the facilities and the stunning views from your luxury hotel after exploring this enchanted destination, and discover the true beauty of southern Patagonia! A Luxury experience you can't miss!

Duration: 4 days.

Be part of this exclusive excursion that offers an intimate experience with penguins in their natural habitat, away from the crowds. You'll have the opportunity to walk among the penguins on Isla Martillo for an entire hour, guided by an expert who will share fascinating insights into their behavior and environment.
Additionally, the tour takes you through the stunning landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, including forests, mountains, and a scenic boat ride at the picturesque Canal Beagle.
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes.

Discover and feel the adventure at the end of the world with our exclusive package! Tour the Tierra del Fuego National Park with our specialized guides to get to know in detail this recovered paradise. Sail the world famous Beagle Channel and come across some incredible local fauna and flora. All tours are private to ensure you personalized and top quality service.
Duration: 4 days.

Aboard our comfortable buses, we’ll head north along the iconic National Route N°3. Along the way, we’ll take a short break to delve into the rich history of the region before continuing on the picturesque Provincial Route "J." Our destination: Puerto Almanza, a charming fishing village located 70 km from Ushuaia.
From this delightful port, we’ll board a custom semi-rigid boat with a capacity for 22 passengers. We’ll sail for 30 minutes through the serene waters of the Beagle Channel, heading toward the famous Martillo Island. This magical place is home to a colony of Gentoo and Magellanic penguins, offering an unforgettable experience.

We’ll enjoy 40 minutes of observation from the boat, getting close enough to admire their behavior in their natural habitat a moment that will leave a lasting impression. Afterward, we’ll return to Puerto Almanza, where you can relax and recharge before heading back to Ushuaia.


Duration: 6 hours 10 minutes.

Embark on the Ushuaia Beagle Channel boat tour, one of the most sought-after adventures in the southern city of Ushuaia! This unforgettable journey takes you aboard a comfortable catamaran to explore the stunning waters of the Beagle Channel, unveiling breathtaking sights like Isla de Lobos and the historic Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse.

Get up close with an array of wildlife in their natural habitat, from graceful seabirds to playful sea lions. The highlight of your trip? A visit to Martillo Island, where you’ll marvel at a lively colony of penguins.

Throughout the tour, a professional guide, fluent in both Spanish and English, will share fascinating insights and stories about these incredible destinations, ensuring every moment is memorable.

Join us at the Port of Ushuaia for this extraordinary adventure.
We can't wait to welcome you on board!
Duration: 6 hours.