USHUAIA: ESTANCIA HARBERTON + PENGUINS + TREKK – full-day

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Overview

Visit the oldest estancia in Tierra del Fuego, an imposing country house. Contemplate the gracious Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, closing the day with a scenery hike along the coast a river, reaching to exclusive isolated spots. We depart in the morning taking National Route 3 to its intersection with “J” Route, where we turn into the coastal zone, bordering Lasifashaj´s river valley, almost to the mouth of the Beagle Channel in Brown Bay. We get to the estancia Harberton, where its manager, one of the founder´s great-grandsons receive us warmly. We walk around the establishment, learning about its history of wool activity. Later, we take a Zodiac boat to visit a huge colony of Magellanic and Gentoo penguins. Rambling around these gracious seabirds respectfully, we learn about their life and the ways of conservation. Back in the ranch, we go to Cambaceres Bay and hike from there along the coast of the river Lasifashaj up to a rough waterfall product of the narrowing of the river valley. Finally, we visit Puerto Almanza, the most southern fishing port in Argentina. Recommendation: drink water. Weark comfortable shoes, a rain coat and sun glasses. Bring your camera! Duration: 10 hours. -Regular tour departs daily, from October to April, at 08.00 am. -Private tour departure schedule is coordinated previously with the passenger depending on their availability.

What's included in this tour?

  • Pick up and Drop Off at your hotel;
  • Box Lunch + beverage;
  • Snack;
  • English Speaking guide.

What's not included in this tour?

  • Entrance fee to Estancia Harberton;
  • Tips.

Itinerary

  1. 08.00AM

    Pick up from hotel

  2. 09.30AM

    Arrival at Estancia Haberton and exploration

  3. 10.00AM

    Crossing to Penguin spot

  4. 10.15AM

    Arrival at Hammer Island/Walk with penguins

  5. 11.30AM

    Back to Estancia

  6. 12.30HS

    Arrival at Cambaceres Bay / Lunch

  7. 14.00PM

    Trekking to Lasifashaj River Cascade

  8. 15.00PM

    Arrival at the Cascade/Snack

  9. 16.15PM

    Departure to Puerto Almanza

  10. 16.30PM

    Photo Shop

  11. 18.00PM

    Back to the city

Tour Details

Duration
Full Day
Type
Day Tours
Activity Level
Destination
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