Whales, Penguins & Glaciers Navigation From Punta Arenas
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 48h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Cape Froward, the most southern point of our continental world, glaciers, humpback whales, Sei whales, Piebald dolphins, Commerson’s dolphins and the Magellan Penguin are part of the natural wonders of the Austral region of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego Island. One of the most remote and pristine places of the planet, this full-day journey will make us feel the wildness of nature at its full
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Catamaran sailing through the Magellan Strait
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Starting early in the morning, we will meet our tour at 4:00AM directly at the meeting point located in Jose Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas. Go by bus to our boarding place located at 50 km south of Punta Arenas, from there we will sail for about 10 hours.
Navigate the famous sea route of the Strait of Magellan and watch a beautiful sunrise over Tierra del Fuego and Fuerte Bulnes, the site of the first settlement of Punta Arenas. Cross Cape Froward at the end point of the American continent and admire the beautiful landscapes. See the stunning glaciers of the Darwin mountain range, and look for humpback whales and other wildlife as you enter Francisco Coloane Marine Park. Encounter Magellanic penguins, sea elephants, sea lions, and austral dolphins in their natural habitat, and look to the sky to spot cormorants and the majestic albatross. Marvel at the great diversity of flora and fauna, and then refuel with lunch. Cruise back to Punta Arenas and get incomparable views before the end of this experience. Our itinerary includes: departure from Punta Carrera or Santa Ana, passing by Bulnes Fort, San Isidro Lighthouse, Froward Base Camp, Cape Froward, Rupert Island, Paso Inglés, Paso Shag, Seno Helado, and return to Punta Carrera.
Return trip back to the meeting point where we meet our tour. Your return will be approximately from 16:00hrs at Jose Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Remember to be ready from 04:00am at the meeting point!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Gray Line Chile
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (mandatory)
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
How it compares in Punta Arenas
- Its from-price is 175% above the median of the 118 experiences we list in Punta Arenas.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 118.
About Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is the main city of Chilean Patagonia, a windswept port on the Strait of Magellan with wool-era mansions and penguin colonies nearby.
Punta Arenas stands on the Strait of Magellan, the sea route between the Atlantic and the Pacific, one of the southernmost cities in the world. Plaza Muñoz Gamero, with its monument to Magellan, is ringed by grand houses built by sheep-farming and shipping families in the late nineteenth century, and the municipal cemetery a few blocks away has avenues of clipped cypresses and ornate tombs.
Top-ranked sights in Punta Arenas: Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island (Isla Magdalena), Fort Bulnes (Fuerte Bulnes).
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