King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour

Day Tour from Punta Arenas to Tierra del Fuego and King Penguin Park

This full-day tour departs from Punta Arenas and is suitable for wildlife and culture enthusiasts interested in exploring Tierra del Fuego and the King Penguin Park.

Highlights

• Navigate the Strait of Magellan by ferry
• See King Penguins near Punta Arenas
• Observe local wildlife along the route
• Learn about the Selk'nam culture

Description

The tour begins with a hotel pick-up in Punta Arenas between 07:00 and 07:45. From there, you travel to the Tres Puentes terminal to take a ferry crossing the Strait of Magellan. The ferry ride lasts approximately two hours, arriving at Bahia Chilota on Tierra del Fuego Island around 11:30.

After disembarking, a 20-minute drive (about 5 kilometers) takes you to the city of Porvenir, one of Patagonia's southernmost towns. Here, you will explore Plaza de Armas, Plaza de los Selknams, the waterfront, the city viewpoint, and a small museum. Lunch follows at a local, reasonably priced restaurant accepting both cash and card payments.

Next, the journey continues for about 1.5 hours (114 km) to King Penguin Park near Bahía Inútil. On a marked trail, you can observe around 40 King Penguins. After an hour, the tour proceeds to visit the Estancia Josefina, an important historic site on the island, and the Cerro Sombrero oil town.

The return crossing of the Strait of Magellan is via its narrowest section, First Angostura, which takes about 20 minutes by ferry. Depending on the date and daylight hours, there may be a stop at the abandoned Estancia San Gregorio before returning to Punta Arenas between 21:00 and 23:00.

Times are approximate and may vary due to weather and ferry schedules.

Includes

• Transfer from and to your Punta Arenas hotel
• English and Spanish tour guide
• Ferry tickets for Strait of Magellan crossings

Excludes

• Airport transfers
• Optional gratuities
• Lunch
• King Penguin National Park entrance fee (18,000 CLP, payable on site)

Important Information

• Passport details (name, number, expiry, and country) are required at booking for all participants
• The tour is subject to weather conditions
• The tour does not operate on December 25th or January 1st
• The King Penguin Park entrance fee of 18,000 CLP must be paid directly at the destination

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, bring warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Book early to secure your preferred date and check weather updates before departure.