Magdalena Island penguin tour

Highlights

Highlights

• Take an exciting boat ride on the legendary Magellan Strait.
• Spot unique marine fauna and flora, like penguins, sea lions, whales and dolphins.
• Admire the penguin colony on Magdalena Island.

Included

Included

• All ground transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
• One expert English/Spanish speaking guide.
• Boat ride.
• Snacks on board.
• Magdalena Island Natural Sanctuary fee.

Important Notes

• The excursion might be canceled due to weather conditions and safety considerations.
• The excursion does not operate on January 1st or December 25th.

Not included

• Transfer from/to Punta Arenas Airport or other points out of the city.
• Voluntary tipping to guides and staff.
• Insurance (appropriate insurance is mandatory for this trip).
• Personal items.

Facts

Departures

Regular departures are available every day from November to March.

Starting / finishing point

This trip starts and ends at your hotel in Punta Arenas.

Physical demands

This trip suits those not prone to seasickness and are able to walk gently over flat terrain (Magdalena Island). It is not physically demanding.

Group size guiding staff

Group size is normally 30-65 clients.

Transport

Transport is in vans that normally seat from 8 to 14 people.

Weather

The vast unbroken stretch of ocean to the west and south of the South American continent leaves the Patagonian Andes very exposed to the winds that circle the Antarctic landmass, making the weather hard to predict. Fine weather may deteriorate almost without warning; even in summer (December to March), you should come prepared to find strong cold winds (up to 130km/hr) and rainfall. Summer’s average temperature is 11ºC (52ºF), ranging between 2 to 24ºC (35 to 75ºF).

What you need to bring

• Waterproof hiking boots.
• Parka.
• Pants.
• Gloves.
• Inner insulating layer (fleece or wool recommended).
• Hat.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.