This is a great way to see penguins and sea lions in the wild. The catamaran was packed (around 100 people) and throughout the journey the was a guide (Adriana) who was fluent in Spanish and English, explaining about the wildlife and the area that we were sailing through. If you pay attention during the ride you may be able to see much more animals. I got lucky and saw - whales and groups of dolphins jumping out of the water
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- All Fees and Taxes
Excludes
- Does not include coffee service
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Office Pier Tolkeyen Patagonia Tourism. Blue house, in Av. Maipu and Roca.
Return
- Office Pier Tolkeyen Patagonia Tourism. Blue house, in Av. Maipu and Roca.
Itinerary
Island of Birds and Sea Lions, home to Magellanic Cormorants and Imperial Cormorants, making it a prime spot for watching a wide variety of seabirds. One and two-haired sea lion species can also be seen.
Our trip will take us to the Lighthouse of Les Eclaireurs, located in the archipelago of the same name, near the place where the ship Monte Cervantes capsized in 1930. At each of these points of interest, the catamaran will stop and circle several times, allowing passengers to capture the best photographs.
The highlight of the tour is the visit to the penguin house of Isla Martillo, where you can observe Magellanic penguins and Papuan penguins from the boat, respecting the living space of the animals.
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Reviews
The boat ride was great, especially since we went on a day with nice weather and the guide pointed out key sights on both sides of the boat. The boat itself was comfortable. The only issue was the that the toilets ran out of paper, so make sure to bring some of your own. Seeing the penguins was very cool, but the guide could have been a bit clearer with her description. For example, there were two types of penguins on the island. She mentioned this but wasn't clear about where to see the second type of penguin. Perhaps she did say something and I missed it, but this could have been clearer. I recommend this activity when traveling to Ushuaia. It's a lot of travel on the water, but it was a comfortable experience both inside and outside of the boat.
Amazing walk! Wonderful organization, we had no problems, from the meeting point to the boarding and landing. We took the catamaran tour, we met the beagle canal, saw seals, sea lions, we went to the island Martillo where the penguins are and it was an incredible experience, to see them from close, then we took a little walk to a part of the island and we met the mudei that I own there, after bus and we returned to the center of Ushuaia. The guides are wonderful, polite and very solicitory. I recommend the experience
Very nice walk not to get lost if you travel to Ushuaia . Hire you directly with the Tolkayen agency as most of the tourism agencies where you hire you refer you to two or three wholesale agencies including Tolkayen which has its own catamaran. The bar that operates in the same had told me that it had high prices which is not so and for example a double coffee was $5,000. It is essential to reach the island of penguins where when going in March there were not so many but added to the cormorants (similar to penguins that are distinguished by not having the beak and orange legs , and also by not having the fins) together, seemed of a significant and shocking amount . Also to highlight that you start seeing whales through the Beagle Channel. The only thing to criticize is that you didn't hear anything the guide was talking about.
Thank you for the excellent experience Dario y Valeria
I joined the tour with Marcello and giorgina. Giorgina was delightful, professional, welcoming and above all smiling.She answered our every need. She speaks perfect Italian, ready to answer all our curiosity. I would recommend giorgina as a guide and communication skills, enveloping and empathetic. Thank you giorgina for the wonderful experience you made me live
Unforgettable ride with Giorgina Martinez and Marcielo (driver) to wish everyone to try it
Beautiful experience ,breathtaking landscapes between flora and fauns
The tour is beautiful, the view wonderful, the boat very comfortable and stable. Our pilot was very careful in staying long enough around the islands where we can see the animals and photograph. I'm sorry I bought the wrong package, thinking we could go down on Martillo Island, but we just stood by to photograph and film the penguins.
Good navigation. When I arrived at the pier, they wouldn't confirm the online reservation. I felt very uncomfortable. The catamaran said Southbound, not Tolkeyen which was the contracted company. It was complete so we were piled up in relation to space. I wouldn't hire him again.
The tour by the penguin was simply exciting and unforgettable. Seeing the penguins so close in their natural habitat is a unique experience. Everything was very well organized, with clear explanations during the journey and total respect for the animals. The surrounding landscapes are beautiful and make the tour even more special. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of a trip to Ushuaia and an experience worth every second.
The tour is very good. The problem is that the guide is barely heard, because there are many people on the catamaran, because the sound of the speakers is not very good ... and it is so interesting everything that counts that it is a shame that it is not heard well
The excursion to the penguin was excellent. The beautiful lugarars and guide had an excellent voice and voice to explain all the details of the tour. To recommend 100%
We had two wonderful days in Ushuaia, the first time at the end of the world, with Tolkeyen we made our dream a reality. Very punctual and organized service, and its greatest added value is the very friendly and helpful staff, we thank very much our guide Cecilia Cruz who accompanied us during the National Park of the End of the World.
Hiring the Tour q offered by Tolkeyen Patagonia, help you organize your trip and live unforgettable experiences. Recommended tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park, end of the world train and navigation Beagle canal. Our guide Cecilia Cruz, always attentive and very supportive.
Beautiful excursion, as scheduled. The agency is very professional, they answer WhatsApp immediately, I asked for a change in the itinerary of excursions and quickly did and sent me by whapp the new voucher. The in-person care in Ushuaia is also excellent.
It has been an amazing excursion, both the views and the weather that today has been spectacular. We enjoyed the whole tour and the explanations of Bianca, great professional. Very competent driver Andres too. It's been great!!!
On a personal level, the excursion to Penguin Island is more like a day of sailing than a visit to the penguin, long sailing but minimal seeing penguins and sea lions. The attention of the guide who picked us up at the airport and sold us the excursions, was not very professional.
All from 10. Navigation and dealing. They helped me change the shift of an excursion very quickly as I had to suspend it about the time and organized everything so that we can do it at another time.
Excellent holidays with tolkeyen in patagonia .the best services in expeditions and transfers ..with a great team of human work in coordination travel and outstanding punctuality. ..congratulations tolkeyen
We did the navigation on the Beagle Channel that includes the penguin (Hammer Island). The ride started on time and the boat was comfortable, for a sailing that takes almost 6 hours. Of course, as is the case on this type of tour, all the people pile into the same place at the strategic stops (although the boat is then turned so that everyone has a good visual). The staff is very friendly, especially the photo boys and cafeteria. The only thing I would highlight is that the acoustics were bad, and we could not hear the explanations that were given. Otherwise, and despite the bad weather conditions, the navigation was very pleasant.
We went with Georgina and Gus and had a great time!! The place very nice and the guide very friendly and informed. We wanted to extend our afternoon tour of the wolf island boat trip to the penguin island and there was no problem. Recommended!
We did the tour to Penguin Island and it was wonderful. A very comfortable and warm catamaran, with good service. The agents who took our reservation, Tomas and Liz, were very professional, polite and provided excellent service. It was thanks to them that we booked instead of other agencies. We would definitely recommend this tour for its good value and great fun.
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