Gable Islad & Penguin Rookery

Gable Island & Penguin Rookery Itinerary

8:00/8:30 HOURS

From the hotel, we leave Ushuaia Eastbound along with National Route No. 3 and Route “J”.

10:15 HOURS

Once we arrive at Lasiphashaj river, we will prompt the inflatable canoes down the river, and into the Beagle Channel. The group will be provided with rubber boots, over pants, and lifejackets for the activity in the canoes that will go down the river and into the sea.

12:30 HOURS

Once on the Beagle Channel, passengers will row setting the course to the ranch. Throughout the journey at sea will see wildlife: a variety of different seabirds and it is also usual, on the way to Harberton, to catch a sight of sea lions. Once in Harberton, onboard a motorboat, leave towards the penguin rookery at Martillo Island and Gable Island.

12:50 HOURS

Penguin watching. From the boat, we’ll have the chance to see penguins in their breeding lair.

13:10 HOURS

Departure towards Gable Island

13:30 HOURS

Navigation on the motorboat continues up to the main attraction of the day: the enormous Gable Island

13:45 HOURS

Lunch with a good Patagonian wine, soft drink, and mineral water await.

15:00 HOURS

After coffee, go for a hike to know more of this gorgeous island, crossing over beaver damms and through the forest to reach the Beagle Channel shore.

17:00 HOURS

From there take the boat to reach Puerto Harberton, and to hop on the bus to Ushuaia.

18:30 HOURS

Arrival to Ushuaia.

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