Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour

Far South Expeditions

Trip Details

Departure
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Schedule
Daily departures October–April (weather permitting)
Price
Contact for pricing; USD 100 deposit per person

About This Trip

Far South Expeditions' full-day Beagle Channel tour departs from Ushuaia to explore the wildlife-rich waters and islands of Tierra del Fuego, including a visit to historic Estancia Harberton and the Magellanic and Gentoo penguin colonies of Martillo Island. The Beagle Channel is outstanding for seabirds throughout the austral summer, with Black-browed Albatrosses, Southern Giant Petrels, Imperial Cormorants, Magellanic Diving-Petrels, South American Terns, and Chilean Skuas routinely encountered. As you cruise eastward through the channel, the open water offers increasing numbers of pelagic species, making this one of the most accessible seabird experiences in southern South America.

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Further Reading

Best Pelagic Birding Trips in Argentina

A guide to Argentina's top pelagic trips: Patagonian shelf albatross runs from Mar del Plata, Beagle Channel and Peninsula Valdes seabirding, and Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica expedition cruises from Ushuaia.

Best Places to See Penguins on Pelagic Trips

A guide to where to see penguins on pelagic birding trips worldwide, headlined by Argentina and the Falklands — Magellanic and Gentoo Penguin colonies on the Beagle Channel and Peninsula Valdes tours, Rockhopper Penguin at Kidney Island, and up to six species on the Southern Cone and Antarctica expedition cruises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour depart from?

The Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour departs from Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.

When does the Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour run?

Daily departures October–April (weather permitting)

How much does the Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour cost?

Contact for pricing; USD 100 deposit per person.

Who operates the Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour?

The Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour is operated by Far South Expeditions.

How do I book the Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour?

You can book the Beagle Channel & Harberton Seabird Tour directly through Far South Expeditions using the operator link on this page to check availability and reserve a seat.