Excursion to Pinguino Rey Park
On a day trip to the Pinguino Rey Park we will navigate the Strait of Magellan to visit the beautiful colony of this species and observe the birds in their natural habitat. Make your reservation now!
| Type of service | Regular |
|---|---|
| Seasons | All year round |
| Type of traveller | Solo traveller, With kids, Backpackers, Couples |
| Country | Chile |
| Type of tour | Experiences, Sightseeing Tours |
Include:
- Round trip transfer from hotels in Punta Arenas.
- Bilingual English / Spanish Guide (See notes).
- Ticket of ferry roundtrip.
- Box Lunch.
Tuesday to Sunday.
Output 07.00 hs.
4 hours approx.
Description
On a day trip to Penguino Rey Park explore the northern part of the large island of Tierra del Fuego, navigate the mythical Strait of Magellan and contemplate the beauty of the imposing King Penguin, the second-largest penguin in the world.
The tour starts at 7 am with the pick up from your hotel in Punta Arenas to go to the terminal in Tres Puentes to board a 2 hour and 15-minute ferry that will take us to Porvenir. We will sail through the Strait of Magellan, a historic channel 583 km long that connects the waters of the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic. In Porvenir, we will take a short tour of the city and visit the Fernando Cordero Rusque Museum which disseminates the cultural testimony of the history and nature of Tierra del Fuego through exhibitions of fauna and collections of archaeology and ethnography of the Selknam, ancient inhabitants of the territory.
Then we will continue our way by land, bordering the Bahía Inútil, where we will be able to appreciate diverse birds, sheep ranches and herds of guanacos. After about 110 km we will arrive at King Penguin Park, where a permanent colony of this species resides, unique in the American continent and the largest in size after the emperor penguin. We will stay there for an hour to see the birds that dive best in their natural habitat, at a distance of approximately 15 meters. We will also visit the village of Cerro Sombrero where we will make a 30 minute stop for lunch (includes Box Lunch) and then cross the Strait of Magellan again, this time for its narrowest part (Primera Angostura) only 5 km wide. There we will navigate in a ferry during 20 minutes to then begin the terrestrial return to Punta Arenas, passing by the Estancia San Gregorio, one of the first and more historical of the region whose facilities date from 1878 and today are abandoned.
Book a day trip to King Penguin Park and live an authentic family adventure, surrounded by wonderful scenery, always with the assistance of a bilingual guide who will provide valuable information and be attentive to your needs. Make the most of your vacation in Chile!
Notes
- Children policy: Children from 0 to 3 do not pay, from 4 to 11 half and from 12 onwards normal rates.
- Transfer policy: If you are located outside the established circuit you will be indicated a meeting point nearby. Please contact our Customer Service team for more information.
- Special data request: Once the reservation has been made, we ask you to send us an e-mail indicating the following information: - Full name as it appears in the passport. - Passport number. - Date of birth. - Gender. - Nationality.
- Dress code & recommendations: We recommend that you wear warm clothing, waterproof clothing, comfortable footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, food, a hat and gloves for cold weather.
- Extra language guide: If you request a guide in another language, this becomes a private tour at an additional cost. Please contact our Customer Service team.
- Weather alert: This tour may undergo modifications due to weather conditions as it depends on them. The crossing towards the island of Tierra del Fuego could be done by Primera Angostura instead of Tres Puentes, without previous notice. In these cases, Porvenir is passed through and the duration of the tour could extend around three hours.
- Not included: Does not include the entrance to Parque Pingüino Rey. Does not include tips, meals or drinks not specified.
- Special date alert: For special dates such as December 25 and January 1, the service does not operate.
- Tour policy: As the schedule of this activity could be modified, we recommend you not to buy tickets to leave Punta Arenas until after two hours of the time contemplated for the return, or leave your trip for the next day after the end of the tour.
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