Magellanic Penguins Full Day Tour with Lunch Included
In Punta Arenas
From
£151
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0 day
Pick up passengers from the lodging place to head 260 km north of the city of Punta Arenas to the city of Río Gallegos, Argentina, previously passing through the border in Monte Aymond, crossing the border we will make a stop at Laguna Azul, which is Located in an inactive crater of the Pali Aike volcanic field. Arriving in the city of Río Gallegos, we take a brief tour of the city and also stop for lunch.
After lunch we will go to the penguin colonies of Cabo Vírgenes located 130 km southeast of the city of Río Gallegos on a tour that lasts around 2 and a half hours on a gravel road. Upon reaching the penguin colonies we can see a colony of Magellanic penguins. Of approximately 250,000 species, we will visit the park, surrounded by wonderful nature.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Entrance ticket to the Magellanic Penguins Natural Reserve
- LUNCH
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- COFFEE_AND_TEA
Itinerary
- Pick up at the passenger's lodging place in the city of Punta Arenas and travel to the Chile - Argentina Border. (2h 30min)
- After crossing the Chile-Argentina border we went to Laguna Azul where we got off to take a tour. We also took a break to serve ourselves some coffee and cookies. (1h 0min) Admission included
- Two hours of travel from Laguna Azul to Rio Gallegos (2h 0min)
- Arriving in the city of Rio Gallegos, Argentina, we tour the Dinosaur Theme Park, we go to a restaurant in the city of Rio Gallegos which lunch is included in the value of the tour. (3h 0min)
- Here we made a stop to take photographs next to the sign for the city of Rio Gallegos. (30 min)
- Once our visit to the city of Río Gallegos is over, we head towards Cabo Vírgenes to visit the Magellanic Penguin colony, with a 2-hour travel delay. Here we get off to observe the Magellanic Penguin in its natural habitat, taking a tour of the place. (4h 0min) Admission included
- We return by road to the city of Punta Arenas with a 4-hour travel delay. Drop off of passengers at their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas. (4h 30min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- Turismo Paisaje Austral
- Max group size
- 15 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en, es
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 18 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.