Punta Arenas: King Penguin Park and Tierra del Fuego Trip
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Explore the southernmost part in Patagonia on a day trip from Punta Arenas. Visit the King Penguin Park, take a ferry ride across the Magellan Strait, and explore Tierra del Fuego
Highlights
- Discover the King Penguin Park, home to a colony of king penguins
- Explore the southernmost city in Patagonia, Porvenir, and see its main square
- Enjoy a ferry ride across the Magellan Strait and take in the views of the water
- Take a break at San Gregorio Estancia and admire the views of the landscape
- Experience the thrill of being in Tierra del Fuego
Description
Discover Tierra del Fueg and the King Penguin Park on this full-day tour from Punta Arenas. Take a ferry across the Magellan Strait, visit the southernmost city in Patagonia, and see the King Penguins in their natural habitat.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Punta Arenas. Head to the ferry terminal and take a 2-hour ferry ride across the Magellan Strait. Arrive in Bahía Chilota and drive to Porvenir, one of the southernmost cities in Patagonia.
Visit the small square called “Plaza Selknam” to take some pictures. Then, head to a small and cheap restaurant for lunch (not included). Continue your trip to the King Penguin Park, located on the shore of Bahía Inútil.
Spend 1 hour at the park to enjoy and take pictures of the penguins. On your way back to the ferry, stop at the small town of Cerro Sombrero, built for the National Oil Company Workers.
Once on the ferry back to the continent, start your way back to Punta Arenas. On your way back, have one last stopover at San Gregorio Estancia. Arrive back in Punta Arenas by 9:00 PM.
Includes
Bilingual Tour Guide
Pick-up/Drop-off from Punta Arenas
Shared Transportation
Ferry Tickets (crossing Magellan Strait)
Port taxes and fees
Important Information
- This is a Full Day Tour so please book only if you have full day availability
It is advisable to book the excursion in advance due to high demand.
*THE RETURN TIME IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS SO WE ADVICE TO PLEASE NOT BOOK ANY FLIGHTS OR BUSES FOR THE SAME DAY OF THIS TOUR.
*Please note the crossing in catamaran is not guaranteed as it depends on the weather conditions, if not the crossing to Tierra del Fuego is through Punta Delgada
*Please note pick-up time can vary according to catamaran crossing schedules and king penguin park availability
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund