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Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia

Summary Description

Board a minibus at your Ushuaia hotel and head toward the Lasiphashaj River to begin your full-day Patagonian excursion. Opt to take a guided boat trip down the river and along the Beagle Channel. Listen to a safety briefing and don the provided equipment (including a life jacket, waterproof pants, and rubber boots) before launching your inflatable two-person canoe, keeping an eye out for seabirds and sea lions basking on the rocks and small islands. 

The boat trip is suitable even for novices; learn paddling techniques or choose to ride in a boat with a guide. Or, if you prefer not to adventure out in the boat, you're driven straight to historic Estancia Harberton, one of the first settlements in Tierra del Fuego. While touring the homestead and perusing the on-site museum, learn about the English missionary turned sheep farmer who settled there in 1886.

After paddling for 2 hours, the canoeing group reaches Estancia Harberton to explore the homestead for a half-hour before meeting up with the rest of the group and departing for Isla Martillo (Martillo Island). 

This island is famous for its penguin rookery, where Magellanic penguins breed and raise their chicks. View from the boat the thousands of breeding pairs of penguins just a few meters away from you. 

Then continue your boat ride and head for Gable Island, where a lunch of baked fish, potatoes and traditional Argentine picada — a sampler tray of cured meats (salami, pepperoni, ham), cheeses and olives — is served. Relax on the scenic shore of the island and enjoy wine, water, soft drinks, and coffee. 

After lunch, take off on a guided 90-minute hike around the island. Along the way, encounter beaver dams, lush forest, and quiet coastal pathways. You'll meet your boat back at the Beagle Channel, then travel back to Harberton and board your bus for the trip back to Ushuaia. Your day trip ends with a drop-off at your hotel.

Description

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.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by minivan
  • Professional guide
  • All necessary equipment
  • Canoe ride (optional)
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Beverages
  • Entrance Fee to Estancia Harberton
  • Entry/Admission - Canal Beagle
  • Entry/Admission - Estancia Harberton
  • Entry/Admission - Isla Martillo
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 10h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 4 years
On October, a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children under 5 years old are cannot take part in the canoe portion of the tour
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and hiking shoes
Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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How much is Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia?

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Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia price starts from $263.33.

What is the Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia cancellation policy?

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Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Which attractions will I visit with Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

What time does Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia start?

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Canoeing Adventure on the Beagle Channel and Penguin Colony from Ushuaia will start at 8:00 AM.