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Sail through one of the world's most legendary sea passages and experience a real encounter with the wildlife of Chilean Patagonia. Walk among thousands of penguins on Magdalena Island, home to the largest colony of Magellanic penguins, observe sea lions in their natural habitat on Marta Island, and be amazed by dolphins and whales in the Strait of Magellan.
This is not just an excursion, it is an experience that will stay with you forever.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
End: This activity ends at the meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Isla Magdalena
Early in the morning, we begin this unforgettable adventure. After check-in at our office, we head by transfer to Bahía Laredo, located 25 km north of the city, where we board fast boats to navigate the legendary Magellan Strait, a migratory route for Sei whales, Peale’s dolphins and Commerson’s dolphins. After approximately 45 minutes of navigation, we arrive at Magdalena Island, where we disembark for one hour accompanied by our guide to explore the natural habitat of the Magellanic penguins. Magdalena Island is one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in Chilean Patagonia and home to the largest Magellanic penguin colony in Chile. Each year, more than 60,000 penguins return to the island to nest, breed and raise their chicks, using the same burrows generation after generation.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Isla Marta
After visiting Magdalena Island, we continue our navigation toward Marta Island, an important natural refuge located in the Magellan Strait and known for hosting one of the largest sea lion colonies in the region, with more than 1,500 individuals. From the boat, and weather conditions permitting, we enjoy a respectful wildlife viewing experience, observing sea lions in their natural environment as they rest on the rocks or interact in the water. Marta Island is also home to a wide variety of seabirds, including imperial cormorants and southern gulls, which thrive in this pristine Patagonian ecosystem. This stop offers a unique opportunity to observe marine wildlife in an untouched setting, surrounded by the historic waters of the Magellan Strait.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Punta Arenas
Refresh and recharge with hot coffee and sweet cookies before boarding the boat for the return journey to the mainland. If you are lucky, you may capture photographs of sea lions and elephant seals resting along the shoreline before returning to Punta Arenas’ main square, where the tour comes to an end.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it is canceled due to bad weather, you will be offered another date or a full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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