Full Day on Chiloé Island Visiting Penguins in Puñihuil

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Itinerary

1. We begin the tour towards Pargua, south of the city of Puerto Varas, here we will board a ferry to navigate the Chacao Canal, this channel separates the mainland from the Island of Chiloé, during navigation we can observe sea lions, pelicans and seabirds endemic to this area. The ferry will dock at the Chacao Pier, here we can observe the houses that are built with Larch wood, and the Churches that are World Heritage Sites.

   2 hAdmission included

2. Then we will continue along a coastal route and visit Caulín beach, a place very famous for oysters and a rich marine fauna.

   1 h

3. Then we will head to Puñihuil beach, there we will take a boat that will take us to a small island where the magellanic and Humboldt penguins are located, this is the place where these two species make their nests, and for generations they have coexisted together, making this island the only place in the world where this happens. The guide will explain the way of life of these birds, the environment and the abundance of food that makes it possible for these islands to become a wild paradise. It is important to mention that Puñihuil was declared a National Heritage Site for its ecological relevance.

   3 h

4. Afterwards we continue our journey to the city of Ancud, where we can get to know the Heritage Foundation of the Local Churches, the Plaza de Armas and the Central Market, this offers many gastronomic and artisan options of the island.

   1 h

5. return

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Puerto Varas

• Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 45 day trips we list in Puerto Varas.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 45.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas is a lakeside town in southern Chile, set on Lake Llanquihue beneath the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes with a German-settler stamp.

Puerto Varas sits on the shore of Lake Llanquihue, one of Chile's largest lakes, with the snow-capped cone of Osorno volcano standing across the water and the jagged Calbuco close by. German families settled the region from the 1850s, and the wooden houses with steep shingled roofs and the gardens full of roses along the lakefront still show their influence.

Top-ranked sights in Puerto Varas: Llanquihue Lake, Calbuco Volcano.

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