Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas
ID: GYG67496-95177
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Visit the Magellanic penguin community on Magdalena Island, the largest such colony in Chile. Travel by boat through the Strait of Magellan.
Your excursion begins with a transfer to the pier from the tour operator's office. After check-in, you’ll board the boat for a trip to an unforgettable place.
Located 32 km northeast of Punta Arenas, in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is home to the greatest colony of penguins in the continental region.
The island has been a protected area since 1982, the year it was renamed Los Pinguinos Natural Monument. More than 60,000 penguin couples arrive during the summer to reproduce, as do other kinds of birds, such as cormorants and Andean seagulls.
You’ll reach the island in around 40 minutes, passing through the Strait of Magellan. Once you’re on land you’ll have about an hour to explore and take photos. Visit the lighthouse, an environmental interpretation center, where you’ll find information about the history of the strait and the ecological richness of the islands.
Highlights
- Take a boat trip through the legendary Strait of Magellan
- Contemplate the local wildlife on Magdalena Island
- Get up close to thousands of Magellanic penguins
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The full name, passport number, country of issue and expiry date is required at time of booking for all participants
• This tour is subject to weather conditions
• During the peak season (Christmas holidays, cruise dates) the time for your tour may vary, depending on availability. The tour operator will contact you after your purchase to confirm your tour time.
• If you are a cruise passenger, please contact us as soon as you purchase the tour. The time for cruise passengers is at 10:00 am. subject to availability
The tour operator's office, José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas.
INCLUDED
- Transfer from the office to the pier
- Boat trip
- Entrance fee to Los Pinguinos Natural Monument
- Tea and coffee service
NOT INCLUDED
- Transfer from the tour operator's office to your hotel in Punta Arenas
- Transfer from your Punta Arenas hotel to the tour operator's office
- Optional gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
