Punta Arenas, Chile

Magdalena Island boat tour from Punta Arenas

Art, culture and gastronomy
Ticket e-voucher
Dress warmly and arrive early in the morning at a centrally located meeting point in Punta Arenas where a minivan takes you to the city pier.

Highlights

  • Explore the penguin community at Magdalena, home of the largest penguin colony in Chile
  • Contemplate the local wildlife
  • Navigate through the legendary Strait of Magellan
  • Walk through thousands of Magellanic Penguins

Description

Located 32 km northeast of Punta Arenas, in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is a must for animal lovers, because the island hosts the greatest colony of penguins in the continental region. This island is a protected area since 1982, year in which it was renamed “Los Pinguinos Natural Moment”. It has an interesting ecosystem w...

What's Included

  • Shared roundtrip transfer from the local operator office to the pier, Boat trip, Ticket to Los Pinguinos Natural Monument, Tea and coffee service, Transport included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Tips (optional)

Important informations

  • Instant confirmation Daily Where: José Nogueira 1255, Punta Arenas, Chile Meeting point: Meeting time is at 06:15am. What to remember:  Comfortable, warm clothes, and trekking shoes or boots are recommendedYou should bring a jacket or sweater, a scarf, a hat, sunglasses, and waterThe tour is subjected to weather conditionsPLEASE NOTE: On peak season (Christmas, holidays, cruise dates, November to March) the departure time of your tour may vary depending on availability, there are three possible departure times, which are 6.30am, 10.00am, and 3.00pm. The regular one is 6.30am, but the tour provider will be letting you know if they have to reschedule your departure time due availabilityThis tour does not include hotel pick-up and drop-off. You have to approach directly to the departure point located in José Nogueira N. 1255, Punta ArenasPlease contact the local operator to provide passport number, expiry date, and country for all participants (mandatory). You will find their contact information on the voucher after booking When:  From October to MarchDaily at 6.30amBlackout dates: 25/31 December, 1 January 
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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