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Two penguins standing on a rocky ground. 1
A group of penguins on a rocky hillside with a lighthouse in the background. 2
A group of seals resting on rocks by a rocky shoreline. 3
Two penguins with black and white markings, one with a pinkish area on its head. 4
A large group of penguins on a rocky beach by the ocean. 5
By Gray Line Chile

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Overview

    • Trip to see penguins at Los Pinguinos Natural Moment
    • Navigating through the legendary Strait of Magellan
    • Free time to explore & learn about the local wildlife
    • Walking through area with thousands of Magellanic Penguins
    • Live commentary, admission & boat ride to the island

Activity location

    • Isla Magdalena, CHL

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Solo Expediciones
    • 1255 José Nogueira
    • Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Magdalena Island
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Los Pinguinos Natural Monument
  • Inclusions
    Snack
  • Inclusions
    Live tour commentary provided in English
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to and from meeting point

Know before you book

    • After booking, please provide the names of all passengers along with their passport number, nationality, date of birth, and address in Chile.
    • Transportation to and from meeting point is not included, you have to approach directly to the meeting point
    • On peak season (Holidays, Cruise dates, November to March) the departure time of your tour may vary depending on availability, there are three possible departure times, which are 6:30/10:00/15:00hrs, the regular one is 6:30 BUT we will be letting you know if we have to reschedule the departure time

What you can expect

  • Visit Magdalena Island to see thousands of Magellanic Penguins. Dress warmly and meet at a centrally located point in Punta Arenas where a minivan takes you to the pier.

    Located 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Punta Arenas in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is a must for animal lovers. The island, a protected area since 1982, was renamed Los Pinguinos Natural Moment. It has an interesting ecosystem, home to more than 120,000 couples of penguins which come during the summer to reproduce and other birds such as cormorants and Andean seagulls.

    Reach the island, hosting the greatest colony of penguins in the region, after about a 40-minute ride. Once you disembark from the boat, you have about an hour to walk around and take pictures. You may complete the visit by reaching The Lighthouse, an environmental interpretation center, to learn about the history of the strait and the ecological richness of the islands.

Location

Activity location

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    • Isla Magdalena, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Solo Expediciones
    • 1255 José Nogueira
    • Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile