Get an up close look at penguins in their natural habitat. This wonderful extension crosses the Magellan Strait to visit Magdalena Island, a massive penguin colony where you can encounter playful sea lions and other marine life while taking in the stunning views of the world’s end.
Early in the morning, we’ll depart from our hotel in Punta Arenas and make a brief stop at the main office to meet our new travel companions.
Then we'll board the boat, where we will listen to the guide explain safety procedures, the weather, and the day’s itinerary. We will start our oceanic adventure by heading north towards Magdalena Island where we’ll start to spot different types of marine life such as austral dolphins and whales. Here we’ll also have a great view of the islands of Tierra del Fuego, such as Contramaestre and Isabel. After arriving at Isla Magdalena, we will witness more than 150,000 penguins as we wander around and observe the penguins in their natural habitat.
After spending a bit of time on the island, it's time to board the boat again and continue our journey back to Punta Arenas. Once we arrive at the dock, we'll be driven back to our hotel in Punta Arenas.
Important Notes
Regular departures are available every day from November to March.
This trip starts and ends at your hotel in Punta Arenas.
This trip suits those not prone to seasickness and are able to walk gently over flat terrain (Magdalena Island). It is not physically demanding.
Group size is normally 30-65 clients.
In Torres del Paine and throughout Patagonia transport is in vans that normally seat from 8 to 14 people.
The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the winds that circle the Antarctic landmass, making the weather hard to predict. Fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning; even in summer (December to March), you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130km/hr) and rainfall. Summer’s average temperature is 11ºC (52ºF), ranging between 2 to 24ºC (35 to 75ºF).
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Updated October 4th, 2022
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