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Walk alongside penguins on Isla Magdalena and watch the diverse fauna of Isla Marta
Cruise the Strait of Magellan to the Magdalene and Marta Islands. Magdalene Island hosts one of the most important penguin colonies each year and Marta Island hosts more than 1,500 sea lions. We begin with this unique adventure, after checking in at our office, we head towards Bahia Laredo by transfer to embark on speedboats; for 45 minutes towards Magdalena Island, where we will disembark 1 hour with our guide to know the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins, in the largest colony in South America. We continue our journey to Marta Island to see Sea Lions (weather permitting), imperial cormorants and hundreds of southern seagulls. Then return to the pier and Punta Arenas. We will also have the opportunity if luck accompanies us to be able to see Southern Dolphins, Toninas Overas and Sei Whales.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The starting point is only two blocks from the main square (de armas) of Punta Arenas, in Solo Expediciones
The tour can end at the Plaza de Armas in Punta Arenas, or at the meeting point 2 blocks from the Plaza
Itinerary
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1Isla Magdalena
Isla Magdalena is home to one of the largest colonies of Magellanic Penguins, there are around 50,000 specimens that arrive on the Island at the end of September to have their chicks, and leave the first days of April. On the island we can walk along the path with the penguins for an hour.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Isla Marta
We will circumnavigate Marta Island to observe the diverse fauna that the Strait of Magellan gives us, such as sea lions, cormorants, petrels, albatrosses and if we are lucky we can see whale blows while sailing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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