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Punta Arenas, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile

Punta Arenas

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Punta Arenas

Welcome to Punta Arenas, the gateway to adventure in southern Chile! Nestled in the stunning Magallanes region, this vibrant city offers breathtaking views of the Strait of Magellan and serves as a launchpad for exploring the stunning Chilean Antarctica. From penguin encounters to thrilling hikes, Punta Arenas is a must-visit for any intrepid traveler seeking a unique and unforgettable experience. Get ready to embark on the expedition of a lifetime!

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3.4/5
5 h

Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas

Sail through the Magellan Strait to Isla Magdalena, Natural Monument Los Pinguinos, which protects more than 120,000 penguins and also a small colony of sea lions.

$195.00
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4.4/5
5 h

Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island

Walk 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.

$144.00
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4.7/5
16 h

Full Day Torres del Paine

Excellent regular shared tour, where you can get to know one of the 7 wonders of the world besides the beautiful Milodon Cave. All stops are subject to weather and road conditions. GREY GLACIER IS NOT SEEN FROM THE BEACH! YOU CAN BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT WWW.PASESPARQUES.CL AND AVOID LONG LINES.

$180.00
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4.8/5
4 h 30 mins

Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas

Join 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.

$64.00
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4.8/5

Whale and Glacier Watching from Punta Arenas Francisco Coloane Park

Cabo Froward, the Southernmost Point of the Continental World, Glaciers, Humpback Whales, Sei Whales, Southern Dolphins, Oyster Dolphins, Magellanic Penguins are part of the natural wonders of this Austral zone of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego. In one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. A full day cruise will make us feel nature in its wildest state, leaving very early From our offices, we will travel by bus to our boarding 50 Kilometers south of Punta Arenas, and then sail for 10 hours: An unmissable adventure where we can enjoy a unique landscape surrounded by mountains, glaciers and forests of lenga and coihues. Life marine present in the area will not stop surprising us by its proximity and abundance: sea lions, petrels, cormorants, southern dolphins, etc. They will make us feel that here nature feels and lives.

$390.00
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4.2/5
5 h 30 mins

Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

Experience 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.

$168.00
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4.6/5
13 h

Kayaking with Whales and Wildlife Watching From Punta Arenas

Paddle with whales at Francisco Coloane Marine Park Our whale kayak tour is unique because it takes you to paddle alongside humpback whales in their natural habitat, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and marine fauna in the far south of the world. With expert guides, top-quality equipment and a pristine setting, you will live an intimate and authentic connection to nature that you will not find anywhere else. An unforgettable experience!

$790.00
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3.7/5
3 h

Punta Arenas City Tour Shore Excursion

Punta Arenas City Tour [Attraction fees not included] – Discover the Charm of Patagonia’s Southern Gem Step off your ship and into the heart of Punta Arenas with this half-day guided tour — the easiest and most enjoyable way to explore one of Chile’s most fascinating cities. With comfortable transportation, short walks, and a local expert by your side, you’ll discover the best of Punta Arenas without the stress of planning or rushing. Designed with cruise passengers in mind, this tour includes the city’s top highlights: historic squares, elegant mansions, panoramic viewpoints, and a touching tribute to its iconic shepherd culture — all while keeping a relaxed and unhurried pace.

$60.00
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4/5
14 h

King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour

This tour offers a truly unique opportunity to explore one of the most remote and fascinating regions of southern Patagonia. It combines a crossing of the Strait of Magellan, the dramatic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, and the chance to observe King Penguins in their natural habitat—an experience found in very few places in the world. Along the way, travelers also get to discover small local towns, historic ranches, and the everyday life of this extreme southern region, making it a genuine immersion into both nature and culture. It is important to note that this is a long full-day tour, with a duration of approximately 14 hours, due to the distances involved and the ferry crossings required to access these remote locations. However, each part of the journey is an essential element of the experience, resulting in a complete and unforgettable day at the end of the world. Times are estimated, they may vary depending on weather conditions and ferry schedules for navigation.

$163.00
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4.4/5

Full Day Tierra del Fuego King Penguins

On our journey to Tierra del Fuego Island, we first start with picking up the passengers from their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas, and then heading for the city of Porvenir on a cruise crossing through the Strait of Magellan with a duration of 2 hours. When arriving in the city of Porvenir we visited the Selknam Square, coastal and a restaurant as an option for the passenger. Then we head towards the Pinguino Rey Park in a van ride with a delay of 2 hours approx. When we reach the Pinguino Rey Park we must pay an entrance fee, then we head towards the Pinguino Rey viewpoint, from where we can observe them at a distance of approximately 30 meters. After our visit to the Pinguino Rey Park, we return to another ferry crossing in Primera Angostura with a delay of 30 min. Return to the city of Punta Arenas arriving at 21:30 approx. at the respective passenger accommodation places.

$160.00
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4.8/5

Full Day Torres del Paine, From Punta Arenas (Private Tours)

Join us for a day full of adventure in Patagonia. We begin our journey crossing the Patagonian steppe towards the Torres del Paine National Park. Our expert guides will take you to the best scenic spots where you can go safely. We visit all the tourist sites in Torres del Paine National Park. Our vehicle has Wi-Fi. You can also choose to visit only some sites if you want a shorter tour. A bottle of water is provided.

$365.00
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4.7/5
4 h 40 mins

Magallanes National Reserve and Punta Arenas City Tour

This tour shows the most traditional and typical locations of the city. You can also be in the middle of nature, appreciating a panoramic view of the entire city on a walk through the Magallanes Forest Park where you can see the most beautiful landscapes of Punta Arenas.

$165.00
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3.7/5
13 h

FULL DAY KING PENGUIN COLONY (private tours)

Our tours are much better for passengers because the round trip is on the same Patagon Ferry where they travel comfortably in their seats and we do not have to cross through Primera Angostura, which is a long route, which tires passengers.

$390.00
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4/5

Navigation Magdalena Island and Marta

Early in the morning we started with this unique adventure, after Check-in in our office, we headed to Laredo Bay located 25 km north of the city, by transfer to board speedboats and navigate the Legendary Strait of Magellan, route migratory of Sei Whales, Oyster Dolphins and Southern Dolphins, after 45 minutes arrive at Magdalena Island, where we will disembark 1 hour with our guide to know the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins. We continue our journey to Isla Marta to see Sea Lions, Imperial Cormorants and hundreds of Southern Gulls. Then return to the pier and Punta Arenas.

$144.00
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4.8/5

Punta Arenas Signature Shore Experience

Make the most of your day ashore with a seamless introduction to Chilean Patagonia. This full-day excursion takes you from the historic Strait of Magellan Park and Fort Bulnes to spectacular coastal viewpoints and the highlights of Punta Arenas, combining history, nature, and local culture in a single experience. All park entrance fees, admission tickets, and a freshly prepared lunch are included, so everything is arranged before you arrive. Operated by a locally owned Patagonia specialist trusted by hundreds of travelers and consistently earning outstanding reviews, every departure is coordinated with your ship's schedule and includes a guaranteed on-time return. Available as either a private tour or a shared departure, each option delivers the same exceptional itinerary, expert local guidance, and attentive service from beginning to end.

$257.36
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5/5

Private Torres del Paine & Milodon, departing from Punta Arenas

Experience an unforgettable day full of breathtaking lakes, stunning mountains, and glaciers. Our private vehicle will take you on a one-day tour to Torres del Paine National Park.

$618.06
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4.1/5
5 h 55 mins

Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour

You can customize tours. Change the Regional Museum for another of your choice. We also go to more places than the other tours that do city tours and Fuerte Bulnes

$200.00
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4.9/5
96 h

4-Day Tour to Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park

This is a unique experience to get to know a little bit of Chilean Patagonia! Get to know this place full of pure nature and dreamy landscapes. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes with mountains, rivers, valleys, lakes and glaciers, all in one place in this package of 4 days and 3 nights. Note: the company who operates the navigation to the glacier operates only on Sundays between May and August. If the minimum is not met to set sail, we will modify the itinerary.

$1,355.00
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3.1/5
4 h

Half Day sailing Magdlena Island Penguin Colony P.Arenas October to March only

the 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

$249.00
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4.3/5
17 h

Full day Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas ,Regular tours

-Personalized attention -We went to all the tourist attractions of Torres del Paine Park Either way, see highlights like the Cascada Paine . Since many agencies do not go through this beautiful tourist attraction because they have to deviate an hour but it is worth it to make our passengers happy

$160.00
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