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colonies. The number of passengers, extent of snacks and hiking options may vary
between operators. A highlight is an island stop to hike and look at
conchales,
middens
(shell mounds) left by the native Yahgan.
Canal Fun
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 435777;
www.canalfun.com
;
Roca 136)
Run by hip young guys, these popular all-day out-
ings include hiking and kayaking in Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, the famous 4WD
adventure around Lago Fagnano, and a multisport outing that includes kayaking around
Estancia Harberton and a visit to the penguin colony.
Che Tango
BOAT TOUR
( 02901-15-517967; navegandoelfindelmundo@gmail.com; Tourist Wharf)
With two
12-passenger boats, this owner-run tour includes a trek on Bridges Island and Beagle
(what else?) beer on tap served for the cruise back to the harbor - very popular with the
hostel crowd. No website, but has a Facebook page.
Compañía de
Guías de Patagonia
ADVENTURE TOUR
( 437753;
www.companiadeguias.com.ar
)
A reputable outfitter organizing excursions in
Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, full-day treks and ice-hiking on Glaciar Vinciguerra,
and recommended three-day treks to Valle Andorra and Paso la Oveja. It also offers
mountain biking, sea kayaking and Antarctic trips.
Patagonia Adventure Explorer
BOAT TOUR
( 02901-15-465842;
www.patagoniaadvent.com.ar
; Tourist Wharf)
Comfortable boats with
snacks and a short hike on Isla Bridges. For extra adventure, set sail in the 18ft sailboat.
Full-day sail trips with wine and gourmet snacks or multiday trips are also available.
Piratour
BOAT TOUR
( 435557;
www.piratour.com.ar
; Av San Martín 847)
Runs 20-person tours to Isla Martillo
for trekking around Magellanic and Papúa penguins. There is also an office on the Tour-
ist Wharf.
Tierra
ADVENTURE TOUR
