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By Caminos Tours LTDA

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very Good
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿5,732 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Cruise 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 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
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
฿5,731.72 x 1 Adult฿5,731.72
Total
Price is ฿5,731.72
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Catamaran sailing to Magdalena Island
  • Inclusions
    Guided hike on the island (800-meter trail)
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
  • Inclusions
    Boarding pass and pre-tour instructions
  • Inclusions
    Possible sightings of marine wildlife during the sail: Peale's dolphins or Magellanic dolphins and seabirds
  • Exclusions
    Hotel transfer (available as an add-on service)
  • Exclusions
    Meals & drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional)
  • Exclusions
    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 sightseeing tour starts at two times: 6:00 a.m. in the morning and 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon, departing from Muelle Prat (standard 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'll set sail on a modern catamaran to the legendary Magdalena Island, cruising 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 trail that passes through the largest colony of Magellanic penguins on the continent. More than 60,000 pairs live here alongside cormorants, seagulls, and other seabirds. The walk ends at the Magdalena Island Lighthouse, built in 1902, one of the region's iconic heritage sites. The time spent on the island is approximately 1 hour.

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

    Important: This excursion 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