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Punta Arenas: Boat Trip to Magdalena Island and Walk with Penguins

By Caminos Tours LTDA
6.0 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,166 per adult

Features

Overview

  • Navigate through the historic Strait of Magellan on a modern catamaran.
  • Walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat.
  • Spot dolphins, sea lions, and even whales during the crossing.
  • Explore Magdalena Island and visit its lighthouse, built in 1902.
  • Enjoy unique landscapes and take home unforgettable photos of Patagonia.

Activity location

    • Punta Arenas
    • Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Av. Costanera del Estrecho de Magallanes 1398, Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile | The meeting point is at the Prat pier
    • Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

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Punta Arenas: Sail to Isla Magdalena and hang out with penguins
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
P 10,165.83 x 1 AdultP 10,165.83
Total
Price is P 10,165.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Catamaran trip to Magdalena Island
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    Guided hike on the island (800-meter trail)
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    Bilingual guide in Spanish/English
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    Boarding pass and pre-tour instructions
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    Possible sightings of marine wildlife during the sail: Peale's dolphins or Magellanic dolphins and seabirds
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel transfer (available as an additional “plus” service)
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    Meals & drinks
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    Optional tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Warm clothes, gloves, and a beanie (recommended due to weather conditions)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones, Feeding animals, Intoxication, Touching animals, Touching marine life
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with motion sickness

What you can expect

The tour starts at two different times: 7:30 a.m. in the morning and 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon, departing from Muelle Prat (standard option) or with pick-up from your accommodation in Punta Arenas (plus option). Before departure, you will receive your boarding pass and all the necessary information via WhatsApp so that you can travel with peace of mind.

We will set sail on a modern catamaran bound for the legendary Magdalena Island, sailing for 1 hour and 30 minutes through the historic Strait of Magellan. During the crossing, it is possible to spot Peale’s dolphins, sea lions, and even whales that visit these southern waters.

On Magdalena Island, you will walk along an 800-meter (2,625-foot) trail that passes through the largest Magellanic penguin colony on the continent. More than 60,000 breeding pairs live here, alongside cormorants, gulls, and other seabirds. The walk ends at the Magdalena Island Lighthouse, built in 1902, which is one of the region’s heritage icons. The visiting time on the island is approximately 1 hour.

At the end of the experience, we will return by catamaran to the Prat Pier in Punta Arenas. The estimated arrival time is 12:30 PM for the morning tour and 6:30 PM for the afternoon departure.

Important: This tour is subject to weather conditions. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather or chartering of the vessel, rescheduling or an immediate refund will be offered.

Location

Activity location

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    • Punta Arenas
    • Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Av. Costanera del Estrecho de Magallanes 1398, Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile | The meeting point is at the Prat pier
    • Punta Arenas, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile