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Activity Punta Arenas, Chile

Private Charter to Magdalena Island – Exclusive Penguin Safari

4 hours Private tour
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Private Charter to Magdalena Island – Exclusive Penguin Safari

About this activity

Prepare to sail to Magdalena Island where you can see the beauty of the Strait of Magellan and find wildlife that could be on the way with a great moment of photography, without a doubt nature at its best to always remember this takes an average of 1 hour to get to Magdalena Island where the guide will inform you of the steps to follow respecting the National Park you will be able to enjoy the Penguins thousands of them that are on the island in season You will be on the island for an average of 1 hour to enjoy and A magical moment when the penguins return to the island to mate and later nurture their adorable newborn chicks then the return to Punta Arenas will be organized. . Arrival at the Laredo Pier to return to the hotel or cruises.

Maximum capacity 46 people to sailing to Magdalena .

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Anclatourchile

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: private boat
  • Included: Professional Tour Guide
  • Included: Professional driver

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Punta Arenas

    30 min

    Your private adventure begins with pick-up from your hotel or at Prat Pier in Punta Arenas. From there, we head to Laredo Pier, located just 30 minutes away, where your exclusive boat awaits.

  2. Stop 2

    20 min

    Embark on a private navigation across the legendary Strait of Magellan toward the remote Magdalena and Marta Islands — two of Chile’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries.

  3. Isla Magdalena

    one hour Admission included

    Enjoy an unforgettable 45-minute journey to Magdalena Island, home to over 60,000 Magellanic penguins each year. Walk among these charming birds in their natural habitat, accompanied by your private guide, who will share fascinating insights about their life and conservation.

    We then continue to Marta Island (weather permitting), where you can admire a massive colony of over 1,500 sea lions, along with imperial cormorants and southern gulls. Keep your eyes open — you might also spot dolphins or even sei whales along the way!

    After this extraordinary encounter with Patagonian wildlife, we’ll return to Laredo Pier and transfer back to your hotel or Prat Pier.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Punta Arenas Home
  • Hotel Isla Rey Jorge
  • Hotel Plaza
  • Hotel Los Navegantes
  • Hotel Carpa Manzano
  • Diego de Almagro Punta Arenas
  • Dreams Casino Punta Arenas
  • Hotel Cabo De Hornos
  • Hotel Almasur Punta Arenas

We pickup all travelers from The Hotel in Punta Arenas

We pickup all travelers from the Muelle Prat ( Prat Pier )

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Very important Note : Maximum capacity 46 people

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Private Charter to Magdalena Island – Exclusive Penguin Safari

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