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Penguin Watching-Navigation Horseback Riding & BBQ FromVALPARAISO

5.0 (one review) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Penguin Watching-Navigation Horseback Riding & BBQ FromVALPARAISO

About this activity

We guarantee a unique, high-quality experience focusing on premium safety standards and personalized service.

This full-day adventure wildlife with authentic Chilean ranch life, just 40 minutes from your Valparaiso hotel.

Itinerary:

  • Navigation & Sighting: Enjoy an exclusive 1.5-hour boat trip (reserved only for you) from Zapallar Dock to the protected Cachagua Island Sanctuary. Witness the endangered, yet wonderfully unique, Humboldt Penguins in their natural habitat.
  • Desert Dunes & Wildlife: Explore the spectacular Ritoque sand dunes—a unique desert-like landscape in Central Chile—and spot diverse native bird species within the surrounding native forest.
  • Premium Horseback Riding: A guided, safe, and high-quality horseback riding tour. Perfect for all skill levels.
  • Exclusive Barbecue Lunch: A delicious, private outdoor lunch (Roast Beef or Vegetarian options) served just for your group at the ranch,

This is a stress-free, safe, and truly unique family experience.

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At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Terraventura Outdoor

Ages: Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: helmet, gloves, lifejacket
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Excess baggage
  • Included: Lunch: Roast Beef on the pine park and vegetable meal, alcohol beverage

Not included

  • Not included: optional gratuties

Itinerary

  1. Zapallar Beach

    one hour Admission included

    beaches and dock

  2. Isla Cachagua

    2 hours Admission included

    Penguins island by motorboat (1hr 30 m)

    Note: Penguins Island is front Cachagua Beach, around 80 mts, therefore all navigation is by the coast between Zapallar and Cachagua

    "This experience requires good weather and good sea condition for safety for passenger safety"

  3. Ritoque

    3 hours

    Ritoque sand dunes and beaches and pine park Horseback riding and barbecue lunch

  4. Concon

    30 min

    concon beach and sand dunes

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Departamento Edificio Urbano 1
  • Hotel Boutique Macasi
  • Hostal Costa Brava
  • Apartamento Vistamar Valparaiso
  • Chocolate Manor House
  • Veranda Hotel Vina del Mar
  • Hotel Manglar
  • Hotel Estrella
  • Casa Vander Hotel Boutique
  • Hotel Reina Victoria
  • Hotel Casa Somerscales
  • Wood Residence Hotel Boutique

and 108 more pickup points

PICKUP AND DROP OFF (FROM VALPARAISO / VIÑA DEL MAR/ CONCON/REÑACA)

Hotel / Apartment / Private Residence

Airbnb

Distance: 1 hr from Valparaiso to Zapallar

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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