Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas
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5 giờ 30 phút
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Experience your own ‘March of the Penguins’ on Magdalena Island during a morning tour by boat from Punta Arenas. After cruising across the Strait of Magellan, land on this protected nature reserve and marvel at the thousands of Magellanic penguins milling about on the pebbly terrain that serves as their breeding grounds. Follow your guide along a cordoned-off path leading up to a lighthouse, where you'll learn about the island’s ecosystem. Weather permitting, cruise by Isla Marta to observe sea lions and elephant seals.
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended that you wear comfortable, warm clothes and trekking shoes or boots
Please bring a jacket or sweater, a scarf, hat, sunglasses and water
Important: Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Seasonal product operating October to March
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: On peak season (Christmas, Holidays, Cruise dates, November to March) the departure time of your tour is at 06:30 am, In case that we don't have more availability, we will be letting you know if we have to reschedule your departure time due availability.
In case that you are a cruise passenger, once you booked the tour, please contact us to confirm departure availability at 10:00 am.
Chính sách hủy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cần Quan Tâm
Dress warmly and get ready to join this tour which will start at a meeting point in Punta Arenas and then travel with the rest of the group to the pier. Remember that you have to be at 06:30am at the meeting point located in José Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas. Climb aboard a large powerboat and head north for about 40 minutes on the Strait of Magellan. If you’re lucky, you may glimpse panda dolphins leaping out of the choppy grey waters.
Isla Magdalena
Arrive at the small and rocky Magdalena Island, also called Los Pinguinos Natural Monument, a protected nature reserve and park since 1982, and a breeding site for Magellanic penguins. Even before the boat docks, you’ll see thousands of penguins crowding the shores and hear their squawking. During the summer, approximately 120,000 penguins occupy the island. Disembark and spend about an hour here with your guide, keeping to the designated trail roped off for visitors. These curious birds, about 2 feet (61 cm) tall, will cross your path and may approach you, but you'll be instructed not to touch or feed them. On either side of the trail, see hundreds of burrows in the ground, about a foot (30 cm) in diameter, each populated by a pair of penguins. Watch penguins pop in and out of the holes, where eggs are laid, and others excavate new burrows by flinging aside heaps of dirt with their webbed feet. Your guide may point out cormorants and Andean seagulls on the island as well. Reach the highest point on the island and enter a lighthouse, which houses exhibits explaining the penguins’ habitat and breeding cycles, the history of the strait and the rich ecosystems of nearby islands.
Bao gồm
Professional guide
Snacks
Transfer from the meeting point to the pier
Boat tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Airport pickup and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas
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Amazing guide, very...
JEFFERY B,,16 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Amazing guide, very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. Tons of penguins out and about. Also, had the chance to see the sea lions on Marta Island.
What a wonderful experience!
41saged,,16 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! It was very organized and punctual. They were accommodating and allowed us to leave our luggage at the office meeting point. We took a bus from the office to the dock, and then a 35 minute boat ride to Isla Magdalena (we did stop along the way to watch a whale!). We then got off the boat and spent an hour walking on the island. Be prepared for cold, very windy conditions. The boat cabin is warm and comfortable, but prepared to get wet if you want to stand outside on the boat (life jacket required). They gave us hot drinks and cookies on the ride back which was a nice touch to warm up our hands! Great for individuals, groups of friends, and families. FYI there are no stops for souvenir shopping, but there are multiple shops near the office meeting point in Punta Arenas that you can go to after.
UNMISSABLE. Beautiful, tender, beautiful. Very good service
Adalis F,,12 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00The service was 5 stars, the experience invaluable, recommend 100! Thank you guys, chocolate and cookies the extra point!!
Unbeatable!!
JuanPablo O,,30 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Spectacular and unmissable, I liked that there are many rules to protect animals. There are many penguins and other birds, these super close to them. The guides are very friendly and know the subject well. The boat is small and very safe, they know the deck ready to admire the landscape of the Magellanic canal
An absolute must-do excursion! A+
Jaimeson R,,14 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00The best tour operator in the area, quality busses and boats, a great team of staff, and a great excursion! We repeat this one every visit down here!
Beautiful trip,...
Wolfgang M,,9 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Beautiful trip that keeps what it promises. However, you should be wave and windproof.
The Best Up Close Penguin Tour In Punta Arenas
Larry8241,,5 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Magdalena Island was amazing and filled with Magellanic Penguins that were nesting with their eggs at this time of the year. Park Rangers are there to answer questions and make sure no one gets within 2 meters of the penguins, but the penguins do tend to walk up to you and check you out since they are quite curious. The island takes about 30 minutes to get there in a rather large and enclosed boat that holds about 75-90 people, with a full crew, coffee bar and restrooms onboard. The island walk is about 1.5 kilometers that encircles the main part of the island and lighthouse. This area is teaming with 1000's of penguins. Really a sight to see!
Best place to experience Penguins
Gobinda S,,5 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Wow!!! this is one of the best tours that we had where we were able to encounter nature and animal so up close. We walked along with Penguins in wild. That is magical. We saw them walking to ocean, bringing fishes for their cubs. It was so much fun.
Sea sickness is real And...
Divya J,,5 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Sea sickness is real And can hit anyone in different ways. Please carry sea sickness medicine if possible. Lot of people on the boat got sick because the water was very choppy. The island itself was amazing, we saw lots of sea lions, penguins and different birds. Our guide kept us honest with rules and how to not approach penguins. They had lot of different teas, trash bags and tissues. The crew kept an eye on everyone for sea sickness. This was very helpful. They also took us out of the catamaran to watch the sea lions. Overall a fun day and definitely worth spending time.
Not organized and unfriendly staff.
Micki B,,4 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
3.00No one owns this activity until you get on the boat. When you check in you get no instructions on how to move forward. You just hope you’re getting on the right bus. There is no guide until you’re on the boat. The island visit was great. Lots of penguins and seagulls with cute fluffy chicks.
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