Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas
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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.5 hours 30 minutes
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Adult : 1
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Professional guide
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Transfer from the meeting point to the pier
Boat tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Airport pickup and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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- Maximum 66 travellers in this tour.
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Dress warmly and get ready to join this tour which will start at a meeting point in Punta Arenas and then travel with the rest of the group to the pier. Remember that you have to be at 06:30am at the meeting point located in José Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas.
Climb aboard a large powerboat and head north for about 40 minutes on the Strait of Magellan. If you’re lucky, you may glimpse panda dolphins leaping out of the choppy grey waters. View Location
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Isla Magdalena
Punta Arenas, Chile, 6200000Arrive at the small and rocky Magdalena Island, also called Los Pinguinos Natural Monument, a protected nature reserve and park since 1982, and a breeding site for Magellanic penguins. Even before the boat docks, you’ll see thousands of penguins crowding the shores and hear their squawking. During the summer, approximately 120,000 penguins occupy the island.
Disembark and spend about an hour here with your guide, keeping to the designated trail roped off for visitors. These curious birds, about 2 feet (61 cm) tall, will cross your path and may approach you, but you'll be instructed not to touch or feed them.
On either side of the trail, see hundreds of burrows in the ground, about a foot (30 cm) in diameter, each populated by a pair of penguins. Watch penguins pop in and out of the holes, where eggs are laid, and others excavate new burrows by flinging aside heaps of dirt with their webbed feet. Your guide may point out cormorants and Andean seagulls on the island as well.
Reach the highest point on the island and enter a lighthouse, which houses exhibits explaining the penguins’ habitat and breeding cycles, the history of the strait and the rich ecosystems of nearby islands. 2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Isla Marta
Punta Arenas, ChileThen warm up with coffee and snack on biscuits (provided) before leaving the island. On your way back, if the weather permits, your captain may pass by Isla Marta, where you can snap shots of sea lions and elephant seals lounging on the rocky outcrop. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedPunta Arenas(Pass By)
Punta Arenas, ChileAfter a marvelous morning with penguins, your tour will end in Punta Arenas at the same meeting point in the morning (José Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas).View LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Your incredible experience will begin directly at the meeting point, located in Jose Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas, at the office of the local provider. Remember that you have to be at 06:30am at the meeting point.View Location
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Your incredible experience will begin directly at the meeting point, located in Jose Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas, at the office of the local provider. Remember that you have to be at 06:30am at the meeting point.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable, warm clothes and trekking shoes or boots
- Please bring a jacket or sweater, a scarf, hat, sunglasses and water
- Important: Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Seasonal product operating October to March
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION: On peak season (Christmas, Holidays, Cruise dates, November to March) the departure time of your tour is at 06:30 am, In case that we don't have more availability, we will be letting you know if we have to reschedule your departure time due availability.
- In case that you are a cruise passenger, once you booked the tour, please contact us to confirm departure availability at 10:00 am.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketNote: Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. You can call or email Gray Line Chile at +562 2244 4141 or reservas@graylinechile.com to provide these details at least 3 days before your tour. Please note: On peak season (Christmas Holidays, Cruise dates) the departure time of your tour may vary depending on availability. We will letting you know if there's a modification between the time. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Remember that this tour does not include roundtrip transportation from/to your Hotel in Punta Arenas, you must approach directly to the departure point located in Jose Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas at 6:30 AM.Cancellation & Refunds
Special cancellation policy.- If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 2 day before activity starts in America/Santiago time to receive 100% refund.
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