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Penguins walking along the coast on Magdalena Island
Penguins along the waters edge on Magdalena Island
Fields of penguins with a lighthouse in the background on Magdalena Island
Field of penguins in Magdalena Island
Pair of penguins walking on the sand on Magdalena Island

Half-Day Adventure to Penguin Colony in Magdalena Island

By Gray Line Chile
6.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $222 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • Trip to see penguins at Los Pinguinos Natural Moment
  • Navigating through the legendary Strait of Magellan
  • Free time to explore & learn about the local wildlife
  • Walking through area with thousands of Magellanic Penguins
  • Live commentary, admission & boat ride to the island

Activity location

    • Isla Magdalena, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Solo Expediciones
    • 1255 José Nogueira
    • Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Live Commentary in English and Spanish (bilingual tour guide)

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $222.43 x 1 AdultCA $222.43
Total
Price is CA $222.43

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Magdalena Island
  • What's includedWhat's included Boat ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Los Pinguinos Natural Monument
  • What's includedWhat's included Snack
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to and from meeting point

Know before you book

  • After booking, please provide the names of all passengers along with their passport number, nationality, date of birth, and address in Chile.
  • Transport to and from meeting point is not included, you have to approach directly to the meeting point
  • On peak season (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 6:30/10:00/15:00hrs, the regular one is 6:30 BUT we will be letting you know if we have to reschedule the departure time

What you can expect

Visit Magdalena Island to see thousands of Magellanic Penguins. Dress warmly and meet at a centrally located point in Punta Arenas where a minivan takes you to the pier.

Located 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Punta Arenas in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is a must for animal lovers. The island, a protected area since 1982, was renamed Los Pinguinos Natural Moment. It has an interesting ecosystem, home to more than 120,000 couples of penguins which come during the summer to reproduce and other birds such as cormorants and Andean seagulls.

Reach the island, hosting the greatest colony of penguins in the region, after about a 40-minute ride. Once you disembark from the boat, you have about an hour to walk around and take pictures. You may complete the visit by reaching The Lighthouse, an environmental interpretation centre, to learn about the history of the strait and the ecological richness of the islands.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Isla Magdalena, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESolo Expediciones
    • 1255 José Nogueira
    • Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile