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Martillo Island Penguin Trail
Trail
0.4 mile
0.7 kilometer
point to point
99% Runnable
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
25'
8 m
Descent: -26' -8 m
High: 24' 7 m
Low: 0' 0 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 7% (4°)
Dogs
No Dogs
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Current trail conditions
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“Accessible only with a guide, this short hike is exclusively to view Magellanic and Gentoo penguins.”
— John Maurizi
Features
Birding · Views · Wildlife
You can not access this area on your own.
Overview
The island is only accessible through Pira Tours. The group size is no larger than 20 people and the trail is set to view Magellanic and Gentoo Penguin rookery.
Need to Know
You cannot touch the penguins and do not put a camera or GoPro in their face.
Description
This is an excellent opportunity to see penguins up close. While there is a set trail the guide takes you on, the penguins roam all around and can get rather close. Make sure your camera is charged up because there are a lot of photo opportunities. I did this tour in 2012 and it cost $100. Now in 2018 the price is $165. Because of the limited number of people permitted on the island and only one tour company allowed to offer tours, chances on another increase are high.
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