Full Day Tierra del Fuego King Penguins

4.4 (8 reviews) 14–15 hours Free cancellation

out of 5

8 reviews

4.4

King Penguin Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On our journey to Tierra del Fuego Island, we first start with picking up the passengers from their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas, and then heading for the city of Porvenir on a cruise crossing through the Strait of Magellan with a duration of 2 hours. When arriving in the city of Porvenir we visited the Selknam Square, coastal and a restaurant as an option for the passenger.

Then we head towards the Pinguino Rey Park in a van ride with a delay of 2 hours approx. When we reach the Pinguino Rey Park we must pay an entrance fee, then we head towards the Pinguino Rey viewpoint, from where we can observe them at a distance of approximately 30 meters.

After our visit to the Pinguino Rey Park, we return to another ferry crossing in Primera Angostura with a delay of 30 min.

Return to the city of Punta Arenas arriving at 21:30 approx. at the respective passenger accommodation places.

Day Trips Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Ports of Call Tours Water Tours Shore Excursions Additional fees

At a glance

Duration: 14–15 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Turismo Paisaje Austral

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Round trip transfers from your lodging in the city of Punta Arenas.
Included: Guide in Spanish and English
Included: Round trip navigation ticket to Tierra del Fuego Island, Chile.

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Food is not included in the tour value.
Not included: Admission fees: Entrance ticket to the King Penguin Natural Reserve

Itinerary

Punta Arenas

one hour

Pick-up of passengers from their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas, with a delay of approximately 1 hour.
Stop 2

2 hours

From the Tres Puentes pier we begin the navigation through the Strait of Magellan towards the city of Porvenir. On the navigation path we will be able to see southern dolphins and various birds.
Stop 3

30 min

Here, we visit the waterfront of the city of Porvenir to learn about the history and culture of the city.
Plaza Selk'nam

30 min Admission included

We stop at Selk'nam Square to learn the history of the indigenous people who inhabited Tierra del Fuego Island.
Tierra del Fuego

one hour

We go to a restaurant in the city center for lunch, lunch is not included.
Tierra del Fuego

2 hours

Approximately 2 hour trip. through Tierra del Fuego Island to reach the Pinguino Rey Park, from the city of Porvenir.
Parque Pinguino Rey

one hour Admission not included

In the King Pinguino Park we entered towards a viewpoint, to be able to observe the penguins in their natural habitat.
Tierra del Fuego

2 hours

Travel to Punta Delgada for the navigation crossing to the mainland.
Faro Punta Delgada

30 min Admission included

Navigation crossing to Punta Delgada from Bahia Azul on Tierra del Fuego island to the mainland with a delay of 30 minutes.
Estancia San Gregorio

30 min Admission not included

Estancia San Gregorio, which was the first ranch founded in Patagonia in 1876, where we will find shearing sheds that constitute a unique construction that bears witness to the livestock boom of Magallanes and the ships that in his time were used to transport livestock.
Punta Arenas

2 hours

Travel by road back to the city of Punta Arenas, with a delay of approximately 2 hours.
Punta Arenas

one hour

Drop off of passengers at their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Plaza
Hotel Los Navegantes
Hostal Ainil
Hotel Carpa Manzano
Hostal del Estrecho
Hotel Mercurio
Hotel Finis Terrae
Hospedaje Betty
Patagonia Apart Hotel - Suite
Apart Hotel Quillango
Hotel Cabo De Hornos
Hotel Almasur Punta Arenas

and 41 more pickup points

The passenger must wait at the reception inside the accommodation, generally we call 5 minutes before arriving to pick them up.

Using your ticket

*Itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions and waiting time at the first narrow crossing.

Depending on the crossing time of the Tres Puentes (Punta Arenas) - Bahía Chilota (Porvenir) barge, the tour can be done in the opposite way, visiting all the aforementioned points anyway. (Stop for lunch can be in Cerro Sombrero or Porvenir depending on the schedule), we can also finish the wind excursion later when crossing back to the mainland.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.