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King Penguin and Tierra del Fuego Full Day Tour

14 hours
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King Penguin and Tierra del Fuego Full Day Tour

About this activity

The tour from Puerto Natales to King Penguin Park and Tierra del Fuego is special because it offers the unique opportunity to observe the only king penguin colony in South America. Combined with the adventure of crossing the historic Strait of Magellan and exploring the vast, remote landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience with breathtaking wildlife and stunning views of Patagonia.

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At a glance

Duration
14 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by
ParaViajantes Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Payment of Ferry crossing Primera Angostura - Punta Arenas
  • Included: Bilingual guide in Spanish/English.
  • Included: Payment of the crossing from Punta Arenas - Ferry
  • Included: Transportation from Punta Arenas hotels

Not included

  • Not included: Food
  • Not included: Tips / Gratuities
  • Not included: Entrance fee to King Penguin Park (USD 15)

Itinerary

  1. Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes

    3 hours Admission included

    Pick up time for the tour starts between 07:00hs where passengers are picked up.

    At 08:00 am we go to the Tres Puentes terminal to take the ferry and cross the Strait of Magellan, the navigation has a duration of 2 hours.

  2. Plaza Selk'nam

    2 hours Admission included

    Arriving around 11:30 a.m. at Chilota Bay, where you disembark and 20 minutes away is located one of the southernmost cities of Patagonia, called Porvenir, where you will visit the Selknam Square, then stop for lunch and rest in a local and economic restaurant where you can pay with cash or credit card.

  3. Parque Pinguino Rey

    3 hours Admission not included

    We continue our trip to the King Penguin Park, a colony located in Bahía Inútil, where you can appreciate and enjoy their beauty.

  4. Cerro Sombrero

    2 hours

    We continued on our way to Cerro Sombrero, which is a town that has the necessary services and was created for the employees of the National Petroleum Company to live in when this was at its peak.

  5. Estancia San Gregorio

    3 hours Admission included

    Finally, we will cross Primera Angostura, sailing for 20 minutes and then make our last stop at Estancia San Gregorio, arriving at Punta Arenas around 21:00 hrs.

    Arriving at the last stop, we will start the drop off at the passengers' hotels.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Hotel Plaza
  • Hotel Los Navegantes
  • Hotel Carpa Manzano
  • Hostal del Estrecho
  • Hotel Mercurio
  • Hotel Finis Terrae
  • Patagonia Apart Hotel - Suite
  • Apart Hotel Quillango
  • Hotel Cabo De Hornos
  • Hotel Almasur Punta Arenas
  • Hotel Boutique Restaurant Kran Kreen
  • Patagonia Apartments

and 15 more pickup points

Transportation to and from most downtown hotels in Punta Arenas.

Within the urban radius of the city. In case the accommodation is out of the radius, you will be informed of the nearest meeting point for the pick up / Drop Off.

Using your ticket

As soon as you make the reservation, please contact us via whatsapp to coordinate the schedule, pick up point, etc.

We need your complete information: Passport, date of birth and lodging where you will be staying.

Cancellation

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Good to know

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

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • IMPORTANT FOR ARGENTINIANS OR ARGENTINIAN MEANS OF PAYMENT! The price of the tour, in pesos does NOT include taxes! Then in your payment method, you will be charged extra. TripAdvisor/viator/Associates are foreign websites. They invoice in USD. As any purchase in foreign currency.

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King Penguin and Tierra del Fuego Full Day Tour

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