The Beagle Channel is a stunning natural waterway separating the Tierra del Fuego archipelago from the southern islands. Named after HMS Beagle which carried Charles Darwin on his famous voyage, the channel offers exceptional wildlife viewing. Boat tours pass rocky islands teeming with sea lions and seabirds, including Magellanic and Gentoo penguins on Martillo Island from October to April.
Boat tours range $70-160 USD depending on tour type. Penguin walking tours are priciest and most exclusive
Visit October to April for penguin viewing season. December to February offers best weather and penguin chick sightings. Book penguin walking tours well in advance as they are limited to small groups.
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Options include: standard catamaran cruises (3-4 hours) for sea lion and lighthouse viewing; small-group yacht tours; adventure Zodiac tours; and exclusive penguin walking tours on Martillo Island where you can walk among the colonies. Most tours depart from the tourist port in the city center.
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