Tierra del Fuego Full Day: King Penguin

Price

• Adult: CLP$ 70.000 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.

*The crossing to Tierra del Fuego island might be through Tres Puentes or Punta Delgada. Depending on this, it is possible that you don’t visit Porvenir and the tour lasts 3 more hours. Independent the route, the price of the tour remains the same.

*The ending time of this activity might be modified, reason why our recommendation is not to buy tickets for leaving Punta Arenas until three hours after the returning time or travel the next day after the end of the tour.

*The pickup time will be reconfirmed the night before the tour through phone call or WhatsApp, and it might be between 6:00 am and 8:00 am.

FAQ

• 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.

• Where is the Magellan Strait crossing point for reaching Tierra del Fuego?

The crossing to Tierra del Fuego island might be through Tres Puentes or Punta Delgada. Depending on this, it is possible that you don’t visit Porvenir and the tour lasts 3 more hours. Independent the route, the price of the tour remains the same.

• 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.

More doubts? Send us your questions at reservas@denomades.com and we are going to solve them as soon as possible.