Adventure through the mythical Beagle Channel. Discover the different birds, sealions, and penguins of this remote area on your voyage.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Navigate through Beagle Channel
- Watch sea lions and penguins in their natural habitats
- See "Les Eclaireurs" lighthouse
- Explore the various islands and sights of Beagle channel
Full description
You will begin the navigation of Beagle Channel from the tourist pier in Ushuaia. As you move away from the coast, enjoy panoramic views of the city and the coastline, and see the Maritime Museum, the End of the World Museum, the industrial area, Mount Olivia and Mount Cinco Hermanos. As you sail southwest, you will approach Sea Lion Island where you will be able to watch sea lions interact on the island. Then continue on to Bird Island where you will see Magellanic Cormorants and Imperial Cormorants, as well as a variety of different marine animals. From there you will sail towards Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, in the archipelago with the same name, where the Mount Cervantes vessel wrecked on the year 1930.
Following the south coast of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego you will get to see Estancia Remolino, where the vessel Mount Sarmiento ran aground. Crossing the Beagle Channel heading North-South you will see Gable Island and Port Williams Navy Base (placed on Navarino Island, Republic of Chile). As the boat reaches Martillo Island, its course will continue along the coastline and you can watch from afar the Magellanic Penguin colony that nest there during the summer. You will then return to the local pier, seeing both Estancia Tunnel and Fique on your way back.
Includes
- Ferry tour
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
The Meeting Point is located in our office located in the Tourist Wharf (office of Tolkeyen Patagonia, blue house).
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
Know before you go
- You will need to provide a contact number and information about where you are staying when booking this tour
- Navigation can be canceled due to bad weather and closure of the port
