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Punta Arenas: Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island

1. Punta Arenas: Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island

After check-in at the meeting point, transfer to Laredo Bay port to board speedboats for a 45-minute trip to Magdalena Island. Once there, enjoy 1 hour with a guide to discover the habitat of the Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island, the second largest Magellanic penguin colony in South America that receives more than 120,000 penguins every year. Next, if the weather conditions are good, continue your journey to Marta Island, which hosts a colony of more than 1000 Patagonian sea lions, as well as copious bird life. Keep an eye out for cormorants, skuas, austral seagulls, Antarctic pigeons, and the occasional elephant seal. If you're lucky, see southern dolphins, piebald dolphins, and sei whales during your trip. The tour includes with return to Laredo Bay port and transfer back to the original meeting point.

Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

2. Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

Cape Froward, one of the most southern points on the planet, is home to many glaciers, humpback whales, Sei whales, Piebald dolphins, Commerson’s dolphins, and the Magellan Penguin. All of these creatures help form part of the natural wonder of the Austral region of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego Island. As you tour one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet, this full-day journey will help you grasp the sheer magnitude of nature at its fullest. Starting early in the morning, you will go by bus to your boarding place, located 50 kilometers south of Punta Arenas. It will be from this area that you will sail for about 10 hours. This is sure to be an incredible adventure in which you will witness a unique landscape surrounded by mountains, glaciers, Lenga, and Coihue forests. In addition, marine fauna will amaze you by its proximity and sheer abundance. You will encounter sea lions, petrels, cormorants, and austral dolphins, among others.

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4.3 / 5

based on 112 reviews

Definitely a struggle to wake up so early but wow is it worth it. It’s a long day but worth every moment. We were in Chile for 2 weeks and this is one of our highlights of the entire trip. It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience to see so many whales and eating lunch on a boat with a massive glacier on one side of you and waterfalls on another. The guides were passionate and knowledgeable, the main guide is actually a marine biologist! You could tell how deeply he cared for these animals and preservation. We stood in rain, cold, wind all while sleep deprived and we would do it all over again. Truly incredible and unforgettable.

This tour was phenomenal, the boat was very comfortable and had all the amenities you’d need. The staff and guide were very informative and attentive. I saw beautiful scenery and a plethora of birds and marine life. I saw whales, sea lions, penguins, dolphins, and the finale was the Helado Glacier. Take warm clothing the wind is very strong, but it’s well worth it!

This is a very good tour. The crew is very nice, and knowledgeable about the marine life. It is worthwhile. We saw many cute penguins up close. The only improvement is that we waited for more than an hour at check in during early morning time. Since we have paid, all we got is to check our names. The check in process needs improvement.

A seamless experience with a very efficient company & crew. The commentator is very informative in English as well as Spanish, the coastline is uniquely beautiful and the wildlife is abundant. Whales, sea lions, penguins and birds all around. Bring a handful of your own special snacks, enjoy the trip!

Well- organized, beautiful boat trip! Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable crew staff! They know where to find animals, tried to get to them as close as possible and let us take great pictures. Thank you so much for the unforgettable trip!