15 Penguin Colonies Tours in Argentina to Plan a Trip Around

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Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

/ August 6, 2026

1.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 5 hours · from $180Our pick

5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia to penguin colony Martillo Island, plus sea lions, seabirds, and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse story.

“The best tour I've ever done! I did the 3pm tour, but I would recommend getting there earlier (like 2:15) to secure a good seat, although you will probably be on the deck for the more exciting parts. I went on this tour during whale migration season and we were lucky enough to see 7 whales throughout the trip! The sea lions and penguins were also super cute. If you are going in the colder months, definitely layer, the wind was definitely strong and made me wish i had more layers at times. Overall, one of my favorite experiences I've had and I highly recommend!”

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Ushuaia: Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

/ August 6, 2026

2.Catamaran Sailing to Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 5h 30m · from $92

Cruise the Beagle Channel on a comfy catamaran from Ushuaia, then see sea lions and penguins on Martillo Island.

“We shall whales, pinquins, sealions and the special birds. They have a lot of information and the ride was really pleasant, could really recommend since it’s also a really good price deal!”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

/ August 12, 2026

3.Beagle Channel and Penguin Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 5 hours · from $178

5-hour Beagle Channel cruise from Ushuaia to Martillo Island to see Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, plus sea lions and big views.

“We had a fabulous time on the cruise. We were able to see all the animals from the boat. They gave us enough time to take pictures. I even dropped my glove in the channel and they fished it out for me. We really liked all the facts the guide was telling us. We also appreciate them taking pictures of us.”

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Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

/ August 16, 2026

4.Catamaran Tour through the Beagle Channel and Penguins in Isla Martillo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

Beagle Channel catamaran to Isla Martillo penguins and sea lions, Faro Les Eclaireurs lighthouse views, bilingual guide.

“An excellent excursion. We saw everything we were promised in the excursion offering. The catamaran was extremely comfortable and warm. The outside viewing areas were small for the number of patrons but we were able to see what we wanted to see eventually. A humpback whale made an unexpected appearance and the driver made a quick (and safe) U-turn so all of the patrons could get a good view. Excellent attention to customer satisfaction. We got up close to the land points where the penguins and sea lions were resting and got great views and pictures. The only downside was finding the tour operator onshore. The instructions we received were…”

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Martillo Island: Boat Trip to the Penguin Colony & Beagle Channel

/ August 17, 2026

5.Martillo Island: Boat Trip to the Penguin Colony & Beagle Channel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 108 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $177

A 5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia to the Martillo Island penguin colony, with Beagle Channel wildlife stops and lighthouse stories.

“Excellent views of seals, cormorants, and penguins. The boat ride is long, 5hr, but comfortable. The bilingual explanations are informative.”

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Ushuaia: Beagle Channel Boat Tour and Penguin Experience

/ August 19, 2026

6.Beagle Channel Boat Tour and Penguin Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 9h 30m · from $449

Full-day Beagle Channel catamaran cruise plus a guided one-hour Martillo penguin walk from Ushuaia, with bilingual guides and transfers.

“Fabricio was a awesome guide. He was informative, friendly, and explained everything clearly. His love of nature was so apparent. He was very easy to talk to and I look forward to future tours with him”

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Navigate through the Beagle Channel: Seal, Bird & Penguin Islands

/ August 19, 2026

7.Navigate through the Beagle Channel: Seal, Bird & Penguin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $158

Sail the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to Martillo Island for close wildlife views, birds, sea lions, lighthouse history, and Magellanic penguins.

“The boat circled POI well and theOA kept us up to date, not always clear out on deck. The photographers were discreet but handy.”

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Penguin walk in Ushuaia + navigation option

/ August 19, 2026

8.Penguin walk in Ushuaia + navigation option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $291

Walk with penguins on Martillo (Yécapasela) from Ushuaia, with a guided shoreline trek, scenic boat time, and expert leaders.

“It was amazing seeing and sharing with 4 types of penguins. Never thought we were going to be able to do this trip. The tour guy was great, excellent, boat was good, an unforgettable adventure . This tour is totally worth it!”

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From Ushuaia: Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

/ August 6, 2026

9.Penguin Watching Tour by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · 5 hours · from $177

5-hour catamaran cruise from Ushuaia to Martillo Island for Magellanic penguins, Beagle Channel wildlife, and historic stops.

“Catamarano stra colmo di gente . As ogni attrattiva da vedere ci si ammassava fuori e se eri dietro non vedevi assolutamente nulla e la gente non si spostava. Siamo arrivati dai pinguini prima di tutte le altre barche e nonostante questo la nostra si é fermata dove c’erano solo una decina di pinguini mentre il “gruppo super grande “ non siamo riusciti a vederlo nemmeno ha fatto un giro per poter mostrare anche a chi non ha visto nulla. In prezzo assurdo si quasi 169€ a persona ! I peggio spesi. Sxonsiglko !!!meglio barca piccola”

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Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience

/ August 24, 2026

10.Punta Tombo Tour, the Penguin Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $90Best value

Hotel pickup to Punta Tombo in Patagonia for Magellanic penguins and possible elephant seals, with guide commentary and transfers from Puerto Madryn.

“Expérience incroyable ! Au plus proche pour observer les pingouins et les guanacos. Je recommande ! :)”

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Puerto Madryn: Punta Tombo Walking Among Penguins Experience

/ August 6, 2026

11.Punta Tombo Walking Among Penguins Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

Walk Punta Tombo’s 3 km trail to see Magellanic penguins up close, with hotel pickup, an English/Spanish guide, and scenic Patagonian stops.

“Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. Our guide Max was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. The driver was also great, very professional. Seeing penguins and elephant seals in their natural habitat was a lot of fun and definitely the highlight of the tour. The only downside is that prices for this type of activity are generally high, which is not specific to this tour.”

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Ushuaia: Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour

/ August 26, 2026

12.Martillo Island and Walk Among Penguins Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $369

Walk among Magellanic and Gentoo penguins on Isla Martillo from Ushuaia, with Beagle Channel boat views, birds, sea lions, and lighthouse photos.

“Things to do in Ushuaia. We were able to benefit from a Beagle channel flat as a mirror. It would have been even better if the visit of the penguins on the Martillo Islet had been possible in SILENCE (same for the guides)Auto-translated”

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USHUAIA: ALMANZA, THE SPIDER CRAB ROUTE & PENGUIN SIGHTING

/ August 25, 2026

13.ALMANZA, THE SPIDER CRAB ROUTE & PENGUIN SIGHTING

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 7h 30m · from $250

Small-group zodiac trip from Ushuaia to Puerto Almanza for Beagle Channel views, close Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, and seafood lunch.

“This was a fantastic trip! Only 4 participants, and as two of us spoke English, there was a second guide, who spoke English perfectly and gave us so much information, as well as being enthusiastic about discussing the social history of the region. I learned so much from him! The meal at the little restaurant was excellent, as was the wine, and the trip out to see the penguins was fantastic! A really smooth boat ride, and so many penguins!! The lady who worked on the boat explained the breeding cycle of the penguins to us, and although it wasn’t a ‘walk with the penguins’ the boat pulled up onto…”

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From Puerto Madryn: Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip

/ August 6, 2026

14.Penguin Tour & Península Valdés Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Puerto Madryn 10-hour day trip to Península Valdés: Magellanic penguins at San Lorenzo, Punta Norte wildlife, bilingual guide. $198.

“Everything was amazing. The guide really loves her job and explains very interestingly. The group was small, the dinner was VERY tasty. Definitely recommend.”

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Walking with Penguins in Ushuaia Hammer Island – Terrestrial

/ August 27, 2026

15.Walking with Penguins in Ushuaia Hammer Island – Terrestrial

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $190Top rated

Walk among penguins on Martillo Island from Ushuaia. Comfortable bus drive, zodiac crossing, expert guides, and sunset return.

“This was an excellent tour in every possible way! The bus was very comfortable, and time flew by as our knowledgeable guide shared a lot of interesting and relevant information fluently in both Spanish and English. The highlight of this tour by far is walking side by side with the penguins. It was truly a magical and extraordinary experience – there are just not enough words to describe! Thank you for operating such a unique and special tour!”

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