Punta Arenas: Sail to Isla Magdalena and hike with penguins

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Sail through the mythical Strait of Magellan and walk among thousands of penguins on Isla Magdalena. A unique experience in Patagonia that you'll always remember.

Highlights

  • Sail through the historic Strait of Magellan on a modern catamaran.
  • Walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins in their natural habitat.
  • Spot dolphins, sea lions, and even whales during the crossing.
  • Explore Magdalena Island and visit its lighthouse, built in 1902.
  • Enjoy unique landscapes and take unforgettable photos of Patagonia.

Description

The tour starts at two times: 7:30 a.m. in the morning and 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon, departing from Muelle Prat (standard option) or with pick-up at your accommodation in Punta Arenas (plus option). Before departure, you'll receive your boarding pass and all the necessary information via WhatsApp so you can travel with peace of mind. We'll set sail on a modern catamaran to the legendary Isla Magdalena, sailing for 1 hour and 30 minutes through the historic Strait of Magellan. During the crossing, you might spot Peale's dolphins, sea lions, and even whales that visit these southern waters. On Isla Magdalena, you'll walk along an 800-meter trail that crosses the largest colony of Magellanic penguins on the continent. Over 60,000 pairs live here alongside cormorants, seagulls, and other seabirds. The walk ends at the Isla Magdalena Lighthouse, built in 1902, one of the region's heritage symbols. You'll spend about an hour on the island. At the end of the experience, we'll head back by catamaran to the Prat Pier in Punta Arenas. The estimated arrival time is 12:30 PM for the morning tour and 6:30 PM for the afternoon departure. Important: This tour is subject to weather conditions. If the tour is canceled due to bad weather or the ship is chartered, you'll be offered a rescheduling or an immediate refund.

Includes

Catamaran trip to Isla Magdalena Guided hike on the island (800-meter trail) Bilingual guide (Spanish/English) Boarding pass and pre-tour instructions You might spot marine fauna during the sail: Magellanic dolphins and seabirds

Important Information

  • The tour is subject to change or cancellation due to adverse weather conditions (strong wind, low tides, etc.). If there's a change, we'll offer a reschedule or an immediate refund.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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