11. Punta Arenas Walk with Penguins with Magdalena Island Navigation
· 5 hoursEmbark on a boat tour to the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on Magdalena Island. Admire the island's flora and fauna, including the Magellanic penguin, Dominican gull, black-browed albatross, and imperial cormorant. Learn more about the flourishing natural environment from your knowledgeable guide. Depart from the meeting point specified depending on time selected. *7AM & 1:30PM departure meeting: Muelle Prat, Punta Arenas *10AM departure meeting: Terminal Tres Puentes, Punta Arenas Listen to your guide as they provide information about the area in English and Spanish on board. Disembark on the island’s dock, and visit the penguin colony for approximately one hour as free time to explore before starting the return to Punta Arenas. Have your camera ready ─ if luck strikes you will be able to see toninas (Chilean dolphins), whales and other sea animals during the crossing. Sink into the beauty of nature. Head back to the pier and you will be transported back to Punta Arenas
22. Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas
4.8· 18 reviews· 4.5 hoursJoin us on a journey to uncover Chile’s history at Fuerte Bulnes, a historical reconstruction of the fort founded in 1843. We’ll explore key sites, enjoy stunning views of the Strait of Magellan, and immerse ourselves in the rich heritage of this region.
33. Penguin King and Navigating the Strait of Magellan
4.8· 4 reviews· 15 hoursVisit the Pinguin Rey Nature Reserve in Tierra del fuego, Porvenir. The team of local guides and drivers is committed to providing a responsible and quality service, taking care of every aspect so that you only dedicate yourself to enjoy. Passenger confidence is reflected in over 240 reviews on Google Maps with an average of 5 stars. Book with us and live the tranquility of being in the hands of a reliable local operator, combining professionalism, closeness and passion to show the best of Patagonia. - Pick up from your hotel in Punta Arenas between 7 :00 - 7 :30 am - 2-hour sailing through the Strait of Magellan - Observation of king penguins in their natural habitat - Bilingual guide included, do not forget to bring your snack - Itineraries and stops at the mentioned points is often modified by the booking schedule or by the ferry schedule. - We suggest not to book this tour if you have activities to do the same day at night.
44. Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island
4.4· 146 reviews· 5 hoursWalk alongside penguins on Isla Magdalena and watch the diverse fauna of Isla Marta Cruise the Strait of Magellan to the Magdalene and Marta Islands. Magdalene Island hosts one of the most important penguin colonies each year and Marta Island hosts more than 1,500 sea lions. We begin with this unique adventure, after checking in at our office, we head towards Bahia Laredo by transfer to embark on speedboats; for 45 minutes towards Magdalena Island, where we will disembark 1 hour with our guide to know the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins, in the largest colony in South America. We continue our journey to Marta Island to see Sea Lions (weather permitting), imperial cormorants and hundreds of southern seagulls. Then return to the pier and Punta Arenas. We will also have the opportunity if luck accompanies us to be able to see Southern Dolphins, Toninas Overas and Sei Whales.
55. Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas
4.2· 111 reviews· 5.5 hoursExperience your own ‘March of the Penguins’ on Magdalena Island during a morning tour by boat from Punta Arenas. After cruising across the Strait of Magellan, land on this protected nature reserve and marvel at the thousands of Magellanic penguins milling about on the pebbly terrain that serves as their breeding grounds. Follow your guide along a cordoned-off path leading up to a lighthouse, where you'll learn about the island’s ecosystem. Weather permitting, cruise by Isla Marta to observe sea lions and elephant seals.
66. Magdalena Island Penguin Boat Tour and Marta Island
4.1· 9 reviews· 6 hoursEmbark on an unforgettable Penguin Tour from Punta Arenas and immerse yourself in an exciting morning adventure to Magdalena and Marta Islands! Stroll alongside thousands of Magellanic penguins as they go about their day in their untouched natural habitat. Take in breathtaking coastal views as you sail to this stunning wildlife sanctuary. Along the way, an expert guide will share fascinating insights into penguin behaviors and ecology, and you’ll even have the chance to hike up to a historic lighthouse for panoramic views. If the weather cooperates, you’ll also visit Marta Island to marvel at sea lions and elephant seals in their element. Unlike other boat tours, this one takes place on a small, fast boat and includes coffee served on board, entrance fees to the ‘Los Pingüinos’ Natural Monument, and convenient transportation from a central meeting point in Punta Arenas to the pier. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure!
77. Strait Park - Fort Bulnes
4.0· 36 reviews· 5 hoursIn this tour you and your companion will have the possibility of taking a tour that will trace you back in the history of our region, its discovery, the settlement of the Chilean people, and the different feats of sailors who arrived in these lands.
88. Half Day sailing Magdlena Island Penguin Colony P.Arenas October to March only
3.1· 16 reviews· 4 hoursthe starting point at Muelle Prat in Punta Arenas where the tour guide will be waiting to organize the activity so time to shipping to Los Pinguinos Natural Monument Patagonia the famous icon penguin colony to learn more about flora and fauna . the penguin are very nice and cute the free area where the Chilean guard are working to care them and keep safe them also so it is a big moment to feel one more of this planet. the time to be there it is not really longer so hour and half where the people will see the most important moment walking until reaching old lighthouse from we will see the spectacular strait of Magellan during the whole walking the customer will be able to see between 100.000 or 170.000 magellan penguins finally we will board our vessel to return to the pier reaching Punta Arenas and here time to to ride the transfer back to the hotel or just the people return to the hotel we have two option but remenber pick up and drop-off are included
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