Punta Arenas: Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island Tour from Punta Arenas
ID: GYG258812-448482
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Sail through the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena and Marta Islands and observe abundant marine life. Marvel at the Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island.
After check-in at the meeting point, transfer to Laredo Bay port to board speedboats for a 45-minute trip to Magdalena Island. Once there, enjoy 1 hour with a guide to discover the habitat of the Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island, the second largest Magellanic penguin colony in South America that receives more than 120,000 penguins every year.
Next, if the weather conditions are good, continue your journey to Marta Island, which hosts a colony of more than 1000 Patagonian sea lions, as well as copious bird life. Keep an eye out for cormorants, skuas, austral seagulls, Antarctic pigeons, and the occasional elephant seal.
If you're lucky, see southern dolphins, piebald dolphins, and sei whales during your trip. The tour includes with return to Laredo Bay port and transfer back to the original meeting point.
Highlights
- Cruise to Magdalena and Marta Islands and explore the Strait of Magellan
- Discover a colony of over 60,000 Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island
- Admire a colony of over 1000 Patagonian sea lions on Marta Island
- Have the opportunity to see other wildlife, like cormorantsand dolphins
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• Please be aware that this tour is subject to weather conditions
• Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the activity starts
Please make your way to the local partner's office at José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the activity starts.
INCLUDED
- Navigation to Magdalena Island and Marta Island
- Coffee service
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance fee to Penguin Island
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
- 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.
