Price per person:
CLP$ 89.000 per person.
Likely to sell out
Tierra del Fuego Full Day: King Penguin
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Operative tour
October to May
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.
We will sail through the Strait of Magellan, to visit a beautiful colony of King Penguins, unique in the Americas.
Times:
Duration:
14 hours.
Included:
pick up at your accommodation (urban area), shared transport, bilingual guide (Spanish and English) and ferry ticket.
What to bring:
warm clothing.
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
subject to weather conditions.
Not included:
lunch and entrance fee Reserva Natural Pingüino Rey (CLP$ 17.000 per person, payment at the place, with debit or credit card).
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
24 hours.
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
*You can book this tour if you don’t have your flight to leave Punta Arnas the same night of the tour or until 12:00 pm the next day, due to the return navigation might be delayed because of weather conditions.
Price
- Adult: CLP$ 89.000 per person.
- Child (age 5 to 12): CLP$ 55.000 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 4): for free.
We will pick you up to begin the way to the starting point of the navigation across the Magellan Strait, so you can reach Tierra del Fuego island. In that place, you will go to the King Penguin Natural Reserve, in Bahía Inútil. There, you will be received by a local guide, who will give instructions for the visit, as well as important information about this penguin species, the second largest in the world. The observation is made from specific points, from a 50-meter (164 feet) distance and in total silence, so you don’t disturb these animals. After about 1 hour of observation and tour by the marked track, you will go back to the vehicle to continue the trip by Tierra del Fuego.
Depending on how the day’s itinerary is organized, you will have the possibility of visiting the city of Porvenir, make a small tour and have lunch. The same way, you will stop in Estancia San Gregorio (wether it be on the trip going to Tierra del Fuego or on the way back), built since 1878 and that still have some facilities standing, although abandoned.
Itinerary
The crossing to Tierra del Fuego Island could be through Tres Puentes or Punta Delgada, depending on the day you take the tour and the weather conditions:
- Route 1, outbound trip via Tres Puentes and returning through Punta Delgada:
- Departure at 7:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Departure at 7:30 am on Saturday and Sunday.
- Return around 10:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Return around 11:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
- Visit to Porvenir included.
- Route 2, outbound trip via Punta Delgada and returning through Tres Puentes:
- Departure at 7:00 am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Return around at 11:00 am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Visit to Porvenir included.
- Route 3, round trip through Punta Delgada:
- Departure at 6:00 am.
- Return around at 9:00 pm.
- Visit to Porvenir not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
In what period of the year the tour is made?
The tour is made from September to May.
How far can I see the penguins during the visit to the Pingüino Rey Park?
You can see the penguins from the tracks of the park, to a 50 meters (164 ft.) distance, approximately.
Which kind of vessels are used for the navigations?
The Primera Angostura crossing is made in vessels with capacity for 250 or 184 people, depending on which one is available at the momento of your trip. The Tres Puentes crossing is made in a vessel with capacity for 360 people.
How can I pay the entrance fee to the park?
You can pay the entrance fee the same day of the tour when entering to the park, only with credit or debit card.
How much does lunch cost?
During the tour we will stop in a restaurant so you can buy lunch. There are different options according to the day that vary between CLP$7.000 and CLP$12.000 per person (in cash). In addition, we recommend you taking a snack with you from Punta Arenas, because it is a long tour where there are no more places to buy food.
How to book Tierra del Fuego Full Day: King Penguin?
To book Tierra del Fuego Full Day: King Penguin, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Tierra del Fuego Full Day: King Penguin?
We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
CLP$ 89.000