Half Day Trekking and Penguin Colony (By Bus)
DURATION
6 hours
OPERATES
During the summer from 14:30 to 20:30
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Low
MINIMUM AGE
There are no restrictions for this activity
0 to 2 years old: FREE OF CHARGE
From 3 to 11 years old: reduced rates
WALK WITH PENGUINS
1 Hour
MEAL
Not included
ROUNDTRIP TRANSFERS TO AND FROM THE PIER ARE NOT INCLUDED
ESTANCIA HARBERTON´S FEE IS NOT INCLUDED
PORT TAX IS NOT INCLUDED
We will leave from Ushuaia city by bus for a unique adventure in Martillo island. During all the journey we can enjoy the most beautiful landscapes in Tierra del Fuego on National Route number 3 and then on the “J” route arriving then to Estancia Harberton. It´s the first factory that was opened in Tierra del Fuego, founded in 1886 by Thomas Bridges an anglican pastor. It is situated 90 kilometers far from Ushuaia´s city in the north of Beagle´s Channel. The port is situated near Martillo Island where we will find one of the most important magallanic penguins colony and papua penguins.
After crossing the channel in motor boats, aproximately in 15 minutes we will descend in Martillo island for a walk to observe these animals in its natural habitat where they live with other birds species.
We will return to the Estancia to visit Acatushun Museum that show birds and maritime mammals, and there is also a café where you will be able to receive more pieces of information regarding the Estancia an its story. When finishing, we will go back to Ushuaia by bus.
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