Punta Arenas

Tours

After check-in at the meeting point, transfer to Laredo Bay port to board speedboats for a 45-minute trip to Magdalena Island. Once there, enjoy 1 hour with a guide to discover the habitat of the Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island, the second largest Magellanic penguin colony in South America that receives more than 120,000 penguins every year. Next, if the weather conditions are good, continue your journey to Marta Island, which hosts a colony of more than 1000 Patagonian sea lions, as well as copious bird life. Keep an eye out for cormorants, skuas, austral seagulls, Antarctic pigeons, and the occasional elephant seal. If you're lucky, see southern dolphins, piebald dolphins, and sei whales during your trip. The tour includes with return to Laredo Bay port and transfer back to the original meeting point.

Cape Froward, one of the most southern points on the planet, is home to many glaciers, humpback whales, Sei whales, Piebald dolphins, Commerson’s dolphins, and the Magellan Penguin. All of these creatures help form part of the natural wonder of the Austral region of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego Island. As you tour one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet, this full-day journey will help you grasp the sheer magnitude of nature at its fullest. Starting early in the morning, you will go by bus to your boarding place, located 50 kilometers south of Punta Arenas. It will be from this area that you will sail for about 10 hours. This is sure to be an incredible adventure in which you will witness a unique landscape surrounded by mountains, glaciers, Lenga, and Coihue forests. In addition, marine fauna will amaze you by its proximity and sheer abundance. You will encounter sea lions, petrels, cormorants, and austral dolphins, among others.

Your 4-hour excursion begins with a transfer to the pier from the tour operator's office. After check-in, you’ll board the boat for a trip to an unforgettable place. Located 32 km northeast of Punta Arenas, in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, Magdalena Island is home to the greatest colony of penguins in the continental region. The island has been a protected area since 1982, the year it was renamed Los Pinguinos Natural Monument. More than 60,000 penguin couples arrive during the summer to reproduce, as do other kinds of birds, such as cormorants and Andean seagulls. You’ll reach the island in around 40 minutes, passing through the Strait of Magellan. Once you’re on land you’ll have about an hour to explore and take photos. Visit the lighthouse, an environmental interpretation center, where you’ll find information about the history of the strait and the ecological richness of the islands.

The day begins by picking up tourists at their respective accommodation places in Punta Arenas between 07:00 and 07:45, to go to the Tres Puentes terminal to take the ferry that crosses the Strait of Magellan in 2 hours of navigation, to the Island of Tierra del Fuego, arriving around 11:30 at Bahia Chilota, where we disembark. And from there, in a trip of 5 kilometers approximately 20 minutes, you reach one of the southernmost cities in Patagonia, the city of Porvenir to see its Plaza de Armas, Plaza de los Selknams, explore its waterfront and later its small but interesting museum, as well as the city viewpoint. Then you will stop for lunch and rest at a local and affordable restaurant where you can pay with cash or card. Subsequently, the trip begins to the King Penguin Park, 114 km from the city. This journey takes around 1 hour and a half and much of it is around Bahía Inútil. The Park is a unique sighting place where following the trail we can observe a group of about 40 specimens of this species. After 1 hour in the place we will continue our trip observing the center of the Estancia Josefina, one of the most important on the island. We will also visit the Cerro Sombrero oil town. Finally we will cross the Strait of Magellan again, this time through its narrowest part (First Angostura, only 20 minutes of navigation). Depending on the travel date, times and hours of light we can stop at the abandoned Estancia San Gregorio, one of the first and most historic in the region and then return to Punta Arenas around 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. It is important to note that the times are estimated, they may vary depending on weather conditions and ferry schedules for navigation.

We will begin our activity with the pickup of the guests at their hotels at 08:00 a.m. From there we will begin an adventure towards Agua Fresca Bay. During the tour our guide will give us indications of the equipment to navigate. Punta Arenas is known to be a popular destination for dolphin watching. Dolphins are very intelligent and playful animals, and it is common to see them swimming near boats and playing in the waves. Once we arrive at the “Agua Fresca” bay, we will take a ferry to enjoy a guided navigation in search of the impressive southern dolphins. During the activity, which we will carry out a few meters from the coast, we will have the chance to see southern dolphins, either at a considerable distance, or closer, since they approach the boat due to sound and movement, so we will always they let themselves be seen We will see them jump, turn around, play, in their wild environment. Dolphins are very social animals and interact with each other in groups called “pod”. In Punta Arenas, it is common to see several flocks of dolphins swimming together and playing in the water. Dolphin watching is an ideal activity for the whole family, and it is a unique opportunity to see these animals up close and learn more about them. If you are visiting Punta Arenas, do not miss the opportunity to see these incredible animals in their natural habitat. Dolphin watching is an unforgettable experience that you will not regret. After a few hours of navigation, we go through some bays to enjoy bird watching. We will end the excursion with a celebratory snack outdoors or under a dining tent depending on the weather conditions. We will undertake the return to Punta Arenas at 11:30 am.

Embark on a boat tour to the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on Magdalena Island. Admire the island's flora and fauna, including the Magellanic penguin, Dominican gull, black-browed albatross, and imperial cormorant. Learn more about the flourishing natural environment from your knowledgeable guide. Depart from the meeting point in the Bus Sur Terminal in Punta Arenas to then be taken the pier and sail through the Magellan Strait. Listen to your guide as they provide information about the area in English and Spanish. Disembark on the island’s dock, and visit the penguin colony for approximately one hour before starting the return to Punta Arenas. Have your camera ready ─ if luck strikes you will be able to see toninas (Chilean dolphins), whales and other sea animals during the crossing. Sink into the beauty of nature. Head back to the pier and you will be transported to your accommodation.

Embark on a full-day tour of Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Admire the park's blue and turquoise steppes and lakes, twisted forests, and rivers and waterfalls that adorn the Grey Glacier and the "Paine" mountain range. Begin your day with a pickup from your accommodation in Punta Arenas. From there, journey to Torres del Paine National Park, passing through blue and turquoise steppes and lakes, twisted forests produced by the Patagonian wind, and rivers and waterfalls that adorn both the Grey Glacier and the "Paine" mountain range. See the so-called Cuernos del Paine, from the Serrano and Lago Pehoe sectors, as well as the famous Torres from sectors such as Lago Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga. Depending on weather conditions, take short walks in the Salto Grande sectors (40 minutes, round trip) and the Lago Grey beach (one hour, round trip). Stop for a visit to the main cavern of the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, which lasts approximately 45 minutes. Afterward, return to Punta Arenas, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

What Our Program Includes Three (3) nights stay in Puerto Natales near Garden Domes in Tiny Houses accomodation (fits 3 Beds in a Tiny) 1 night t Paine Grande Camping accomodation Three (3) days hiking at Torres del Paine National Park Base of the Tower Trek or a light trekking equivalent (group tour). A trekking guide for the first day of the trek to the base of the towers French Valley Hike, with private transfer, Boat Ticket from Pudeto to Paine Grande Grey Glacier Hike, with Catamaran boat ticket from Paine Grande to Pudeto and then a Bus Ticket going back to Puerto Natales Trek briefing with welcome dinner and drinks Pizza night, on your last night with us at Garden Domes Breakfast (american), boxed lunch, and dinner. Starting with dinner on day 1 and ends with breakfast on day 5. Chiletour private van transfer into the park for day 1 and 2. Trekking poles for the first day of trekking and free luggage storage at Garden Domes in Puerto Natales Day 1: Arrival Day Fly into either Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas or El Calafate (arrival at Calafate should be at least a day earlier). Bus Transfer to Puerto Natales. Welcome dinner & drinks followed by a W Trek briefing. Stay at Tiny House. Day 2: Private transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Trek to Base Torres (18km, 7-8 hours trekking) with our tour guide and small group. After the hike you will be driving back to Puerto Natales and stay at the Tiny House Cabin. Day 3: French Valley Hike. After an early morning breakfast our driver will bring you to Pudeto where you will connect to the boat at Pudeto so you can begin your hike to the scenic valley. You will be staying at Paine Grande for the night. Day 4: Grey Glacier day hike. After the hike, you will again take the ferry to connect to your bus at Pudeto. This night you will stay again at our Tiny House in Puerto Natales. There will be dinner afterwards at our restaurant in town. Day 5: Departure Day.

Discover Tierra del Fueg and the King Penguin Park on this full-day tour from Punta Arenas. Take a ferry across the Magellan Strait, visit the southernmost city in Patagonia, and see the King Penguins in their natural habitat. Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Punta Arenas. Head to the ferry terminal and take a 2-hour ferry ride across the Magellan Strait. Arrive in Bahía Chilota and drive to Porvenir, one of the southernmost cities in Patagonia. Visit the small square called “Plaza Selknam” to take some pictures. Then, head to a small and cheap restaurant for lunch (not included). Continue your trip to the King Penguin Park, located on the shore of Bahía Inútil. Spend 1 hour at the park to enjoy and take pictures of the penguins. On your way back to the ferry, stop at the small town of Cerro Sombrero, built for the National Oil Company Workers. Once on the ferry back to the continent, start your way back to Punta Arenas. On your way back, have one last stopover at San Gregorio Estancia. Arrive back in Punta Arenas by 9:00 PM.

We begin our Full Day Torres del Paine tour by picking you up at the hotel for a short city tour of Puerto Natales. Then we continue to our first stop: the famous Milodon Cave Natural Monument. There we will visit the largest cave of a set of three caves, which inside keep more than 100 years of history and remains of prehistoric animals. In this place were found remains of the herbivorous mammal Mylodon Darwini, an animal of the Pilosa order that includes anteaters, tamanduas and sloths, which also probably became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene. We will continue enjoying the amazing view of Laguna Sofia, Lake Porteño, Cordillera Prat, Cerro Mesa, Sierra del Toro and Sierra Ballena. After 2 hours of travel, we will arrive at the viewpoint of Lago del Toro. From there, we have a spectacular view of the lake and the Paine Mountain Range, also known as Paine Massif. Hike along the Grey Lake beach area The Full Day Torres del Paine continues in the sector of Lago Grey where we will take a short walk of approximately 20 minutes to reach the shore of Lago Grey. From there we will have another perspective of the Paine Massif and the Paine horns, if the cloudy conditions allow it. The total distance is about 3 km over easily accessible terrain. However, the hike is optional for those who do not want or do not feel up to it. Afterwards we will have a free break for lunch in a cafeteria, enjoying the beautiful views of Torres del Paine Park. Waterfall Salto Grande in Torres del Paine Our tour of Torres del Paine continues and then we will head to the Salto Grande waterfall, where we will visit one of the viewpoints of Lake Pehoe, where the glaciers of the Paine River discharge their plentiful waters. At the end of the excursion, we will visit Laguna Amarga and the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint and return to the lodge.