Gable Island + Penguin Colony and Canoes

You will leave Ushuaia heading east on National Route No. 3 and then take Route "J". Once on the coast of the Beagle Channel, preparations will begin to paddle in inflatable canoes towards Gable Island. Rubber boots, overpants, and life jackets will be used.

We will paddle along the channel just as the indigenous peoples did for thousands of years, until we reach our shelter on Gable Island.

Then, the hike begins to explore this uninhabited island, where we experience the true feeling of reaching the End of the World.

Along the way, we will find remains left behind by the Yámana people and the first settlers.

After the hike, a motorboat will take us toward Martillo Island. From the boat, we will observe penguins at their nesting site for about 20 minutes, and then we’ll continue navigating back to the mainland, where a vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Ushuaia.

Activity Details:

Difficulty: Medium.
Suggested Clothing: Appropriate mountain trekking footwear, trekking pants, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunglasses, backpack, sunscreen, extra socks.
Recommended minimum age: 12 years.
Seasonality: October - March
Includes: Transfers with guides, canoeing equipment, penguin watching (without walking), lunch with drinks.

USD 340

Rates valid for stays from October 1st. to December 31st. 2025.
For other dates of stay, consult in advance.

Itinerary

08:00 - Pick-up at the hotel

10:15 - Arrival at Rio Lashifashaj, technical briefing, and preparation for boarding the canoes

12:15 - End of the paddle and arrival at the estancia

12:30 - Boarding to Penguin Colony and Gable Island

12:50 - Penguin Colony

1:10 - Departure towards Gable Island

1:30 - Arrival at Gable Island and disembarkation

1:45 - Lunch

3:00 - Walk on the Island

5:00 - End of the walk. Cross to Harberton and return to the bus

6:30 - Arrival in Ushuaia

*The times are approximate: they may vary according to the conditions of the path and the pace of the group and may be modified for safety reasons evaluated by the guide on the day of the excursion.

Terms and Conditions:

Reservations modified/cancelled up to 7 days in advance will not be penalized. Between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the start date of the excursion, 50% penalty and after 48 hours, 100% of the cost of the excursion as cancellation charges.
Rates are subject to possible changes without prior notice.
The excursions are subject to availability and weather conditions.
In the event that the requested excursion cannot be carried out for the detailed reasons, it will be compensated by another experience of equal value.
Reservations will be considered canceled or modified when the guest requests it via email and whose receipt by the company is confirmed.

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Gable Island + Penguin Colony and Canoes