Wear comfortable, warm clothes and trekking shoes or boots
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Please bring a jacket, windbraker or sweater, a scarf, hat, sunglasses and water
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Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (mandatory)
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Tour is subjected to weather conditions
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This tour doesn't work on December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
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There's an entrance fee which you have to pay directly on the destination entrance for the King Penguin Park.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 5 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 5 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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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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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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This tour offers a truly unique opportunity to explore one of the most remote and fascinating regions of southern Patagonia. It combines a crossing of the Strait of Magellan, the dramatic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, and the chance to observe King Penguins in their natural habitat—an experience found in very few places in the world. Along the way, travelers also get to discover small local towns, historic ranches, and the everyday life of this extreme southern region, making it a genuine immersion into both nature and culture.
It is important to note that this is a long full-day tour, with a duration of approximately 14 hours, due to the distances involved and the ferry crossings require...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ferry Ticket
English/Spanish tour guide
Transfer from/to Punta Arenas Hotel.
Airport transfers
Optional Gratuities
Lunch
King Penguin Park
King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour
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This tour offers a truly unique opportunity to explore one of the most remote and fascinating regions of southern Patagonia. It combines a crossing of the Strait of Magellan, the dramatic landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, and the chance to observe King Penguins in their natural habitat—an experience found in very few places in the world. Along the way, travelers also get to discover small local towns, historic ranches, and the everyday life of this extreme southern region, making it a genuine immersion into both nature and culture.
It is important to note that this is a long full-day tour, with a duration of approximately 14 hours, due to the distances involved and the ferry crossings require...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ferry Ticket
English/Spanish tour guide
Transfer from/to Punta Arenas Hotel.
Airport transfers
Optional Gratuities
Lunch
King Penguin Park
Itinerary
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Tierra del Fuego
Discover the remote beauty of southern Patagonia on this full-day adventure to Tierra del Fuego, home to the unique King Penguin colony. This journey combines scenic landscapes, cultural landmarks, and unforgettable wildlife encounters at the edge of the world.
Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your accommodation in Punta Arenas (between 07:00 and 07:40 hrs). You will travel to the ferry crossing at Tres Puentes to sail across the Strait of Magellan toward Tierra del Fuego.
Upon arrival, you will visit the charming town of Porvenir, including its main square, where you will learn about the history and culture of this remote region. Along the route, there will be a stop for lunch (not included), allowing you to relax and enjoy the Patagonian surroundings.
7 hours
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Tierra del Fuego
The highlight of the day is a visit to King Penguin Park, where you can observe these majestic birds in their natural habitat—one of the very few colonies outside Antarctica.
In the afternoon, the journey continues with a return ferry crossing via Primera Angostura, followed by a stop at the historic San Gregorio Ranch, known for its rustic architecture and significance in regional sheep farming history.
The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Punta Arenas around 21:00 hrs.