Magellan Strait Penguin Adventure

Magdalena Island penguin tour

Trip Length: 1 Day
Group Size: 1-16
Difficulty: Easy
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Waddle your way to the end of the world for an encounter with penguins, sea lions, and more! Board a boat and reach Magdalena Island for a penguin tour.

Get an up-close look at penguins in their natural habitat. This wonderful extension crosses the Magellan Strait to visit Magdalena Island, where a massive penguin colony lives. You can encounter playful sea lions and other marine life while taking in the stunning views of the world's end.

Discover marine life in the Magellan Strait and on a Magdalena Island penguin tour.

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Highlights

Highlights

  • Take an exciting boat ride on the legendary Magellan Strait.
  • Spot unique marine fauna and flora, like penguins, sea lions, whales and dolphins.
  • Admire the penguin colony on Magdalena Island.

Itinerary

Half-Day Magellan Strait Penguin Adventure

Punta Arenas, Chile

Departing early from our Punta Arenas hotel, we'll briefly stop to meet fellow travelers at the main office before boarding the boat.

Our guide will cover safety, weather, and the itinerary as we set sail towards Magdalena Island, spotting austral dolphins, whales, and enjoying views of Tierra del Fuego islands. On Isla Magdalena, we'll marvel at over 150,000 penguins in their natural setting.

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.

 

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Included

Included

  • All ground transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
  • One expert English/Spanish speaking guide.
  • Boat ride.
  • Snacks on board.
  • Magdalena Island Natural Sanctuary fee.

Important Notes

  • The excursion might be canceled due to weather conditions and safety considerations.
  • The excursion does not operate on January 1st or December 25th.

Not included

  • Transfer from/to Punta Arenas Airport or other points out of the city.
  • Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
  • Insurance (appropriate insurance is mandatory for this trip).
  • Personal items.

Facts

Departures

Regular departures are available every day from November to March.

Starting / finishing point

This trip starts and ends at your hotel in Punta Arenas.

Physical demands

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 guiding staff

Group size is normally 30-65 clients.

Transport

In Torres del Paine and throughout Patagonia transport is in vans that normally seat from 8 to 14 people.

Weather

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).

What you need to bring

  • Waterproof hiking boots.
  • Parka.
  • Pants.
  • Gloves.
  • Inner insulating layer (fleece or wool recommended).
  • Hat.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sunglasses.

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We are a Chilean owned adventure tour operator, based in Santiago de Chile, operating adventure tours in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. Our base prices are in Chilean Pesos (CLP), but we charge prices in USD based on the exchange rate valid on the day of payment.

Destinations | Chile

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