I enjoyed the tour a lot. Beautiful landscape, adorable penguins, everything was great. Tour guide (Franco? Sorry I’m not sure about the name) was perfect. Only minus point might be that the transferring van was too small, but it was manageable. Highly recommendable tour!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Transfer to and from the meeting point in Ushuaia
- Hot drinks during the tour
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Small boat navigation to Martillo Island (Pinguinera)
Excludes
- Warm clothing
- Transfer to/from the accommodation (the meeting point is fixed)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Go to our Tierra del Fuego Explore office, at Roca 138, Ushuaia. Our team will be waiting for you there to start the excursion.
Return
- Go to our Tierra del Fuego Explore office, at Roca 138, Ushuaia. Our team will be waiting for you there to start the excursion.
Itinerary
We tour the Fuegian Valleys along National Route 3 and Provincial Route J
Small fishing village in front of the Beagle Channel, one of the most unique corners of Tierra del Fuego. From here we set sail for Martillo Island.
Small boat navigation to the penguin colony of Isla Martillo, in the Beagle Channel. The observation is always done from the water, without disembarking, allowing a close view of Papuan penguins (all year) and Magellanic penguins (October to March).
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Reviews
Booking, communication, pick up, tour guide, boat, boat pilot, mariner on boat, EVERYTHING & EVERYONE exceeded expectations. Highly recommend.
Great tour! Highly recommended. We have learned a lot. Luciano is a star.
Excellent Tour to see Penguins watching on small boat - would highly recommend the tour company for their well organised tour including pick up and return, very good tour guide and seeing the penguins. Everything was great 10/10 and recommend
It was a very nice excursion! The tour under Layla was very informative and educational. The boat trip to the island of the penguins was very pleasant and we were able to observe them (both African and Magellanic penguins) from up close without disturbing their daily routine. We had enough time to take many photos :) On the return trip we also stopped by sea lions ;)
The tour was great because Luciano as a guide was super explanatory the whole time, there was something to tell in every part of the way, I felt everything very local and that makes the experience better, history of Ushuaia and how it has grown, main economic activities and so on
Super experience! Very personalized and different from the usual group tourist visits. Super satisfied..I recommend it!
The station staff was very responsible and friendly, the prices were reasonable, the routes were great, and their boats were enclosed, which made the trip more comfortable.
I wanted to spontaneously take a tour for this afternoon, and this company was recommended to me at the pier because of its professionalism and shore excursions. Just a few steps away, I went into the office and asked if they could offer me something, preferably with penguins and a lot of nature experience; that was today's tour, which I was very enthusiastic about from beginning to end and returned to the hotel with beautiful photos and memories. We saw a king penguin, very many, especially breeding gentoo penguins and Magellanic penguins. Tea and cookies were offered on the boat, and the captain asked where he should position himself so that we could take good photos. Lucas explained a lot and gave insights into the surroundings and speaks very good English and soon German too ;) One of the best tours I have been able to participate in on my travels:) As a little extra, we were also able to observe an adorable sea lion colony on the way to the penguins:)
Excellent experience. Unique possibility to be so close and get to know its environment. 100% recommended.
We absolutely loved the tour! Everything was perfect, Leila and Marcelo who accompanied us during this day were both exceptional guides. We opted for the fish soup, the mussels, as well as the King Crab for lunch, it was truly delicious! The dessert was excellent too! The restaurant owner is absolutely adorable. The landscapes that we saw during this day were incredible, and seeing the penguins from so close is an experience that we will never forget 🥰 We recommend this agency to you without hesitation! Thanks to the whole team for your welcome and your generosity ❤️
Beautiful experience! Congratulations to the explore team! 100% recommended.
The service is very good. The staff is super friendly and professional. The guide, Leila, is fantastic, super friendly, and dynamic. Highly recommended! I hope to return at some point and repeat this excursion.
The transfer was done as agreed, comfortable and agile. Interesting info during the whole trip. The boat is new, clean, with excellent service. The penguin sighting fully met my expectations. Highly recommended.
The truth is it was a very nice experience, the transportation was very comfortable and the guide is very well informed, she has facts about everything
Excellent. The food, the guides, and the routes
We did two Explore Tierra del Fuego tours, we toured the Tierra del Fuego Park and the End of the World Train with Lucas and the penguin tour with Tomas, both incredible, punctual, their explanations and their charisma 10/10, super good treatment, the tours are super recommended but if your guides are them it will be a 1000 out of 10
Very pleasant outing! Both the shuttle vehicle to Puerto Almanza and the boat to Isla Martillo are heated, which makes the tour very comfortable. During the boat trip, they offer tea and hot chocolate for you to help yourself. It's something simple, but I found it very kind and it makes a difference in the cold! The guide was very attentive, helped take photos, and even warned when a group of penguins was about to come out of the water so we could film. 🐧 For me, it was the best trip I took in Ushuaia! I'm not a big fan of adventure or trails, so the comfort and tranquility of this tour were perfect for me. I highly recommend it!!
A truly incredible experience. Taking the excursion with them was something unique and that I would undoubtedly do again. We went with Lucas to the penguin colony and it could not have been better. He was an excellent guide, super attentive and with a lot of information to share. You can tell he enjoys what he does and that made the excursion incredible. Both the van and the boat were new, everything very well-maintained and comfortable. Throughout the entire excursion I felt very well taken care of and accompanied. Thank you! See you next time
An unforgettable experience, I did the king crab route and the penguin watching and the whole experience from when they came to pick me up until the return was impeccable You pass by several incredible spots, with postcard-perfect landscapes And the penguin watching is incredible, it exceeded my expectations since you manage to see them quite close from the boat A shout-out to Leila who was my guide and had the patience and best disposition to tell me and answer everything for me You have to do this tour! 🐧🦀
Very complete service, with sightings of several species of penguins. Marcelo's presence and his knowledge make the excursion a great experience.
Very good excursion. Highly recommended!!
Excursion 10/10. Marce is the best guide, he explains everything in great detail and is charming! Plus, you can see the penguins from very close up!
We loved the excursion! We saw Gentoo penguins and also Magellanic ones. The guides are excellent. I think it is the only one that does the navigation to the penguin colony in winter. Almost all of them start in October, and we are traveling for the week of Sep 21, so it was a gift to find Explore Tierra del Fuego!!
Beautiful experience with Explore. We went on the boat trip to see penguins and everything was incredible, from the ride to the service. I want to especially highlight Marcelo, our guide, who was super kind, attentive, and made us enjoy the experience a lot. Everything was very good, without a doubt I would choose them again.
Highly recommended, the whole team was very kind and professional!
Everything was very nice, Marcelo the guide was very cool. Excellent explanation, attention, and support. The food was excellent and the guys on the boat too. Very happy with the experience and with the entire service.
Nice personalized tour with guides, intermediate stops until the port of Almaza. Typical lunch facing the sea and then boarding for penguin watching. We were lucky to see sea lions also on the way. The most notable thing is for those looking for something quiet with the family and to know in detail stories of the area and environment
We loved the visit, plus out of penguin season we were able to see a bunch, so we left super happy. Also, both the driver who took us and the guide are great. We highly recommend the excursion!!!
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