Full Day Tierra del Fuego King Penguins
Description
On our journey to Tierra del Fuego Island, we first start with picking up the passengers from their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas, and then heading for the city of Porvenir on a cruise crossing through the Strait of Magellan with a duration of 2 hours. When arriving in the city of Porvenir we visited the Selknam Square, coastal and a restaurant as an option for the passenger. Then we head towards the Pinguino Rey Park in a van ride with a delay of 2 hours approx. When we reach the Pinguino Rey Park we must pay an entrance fee, then we head towards the Pinguino Rey viewpoint, from where we can observe them at a distance of approximately 30 meters. After our visit to the Pinguino Rey Park, we return to another ferry crossing in Primera Angostura with a delay of 30 min. Return to the city of Punta Arenas arriving at 21:30 approx. at the respective passenger accommodation places.
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Itinerary
Pick-up of passengers from their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas, with a delay of approximately 1 hour.
From the Tres Puentes pier we begin the navigation through the Strait of Magellan towards the city of Porvenir. On the navigation path we will be able to see southern dolphins and various birds.
Here, we visit the waterfront of the city of Porvenir to learn about the history and culture of the city.
We stop at Selk'nam Square to learn the history of the indigenous people who inhabited Tierra del Fuego Island.
We go to a restaurant in the city center for lunch, lunch is not included.
Approximately 2 hour trip. through Tierra del Fuego Island to reach the Pinguino Rey Park, from the city of Porvenir.
In the King Pinguino Park we entered towards a viewpoint, to be able to observe the penguins in their natural habitat.
Travel to Punta Delgada for the navigation crossing to the mainland.
Navigation crossing to Punta Delgada from Bahia Azul on Tierra del Fuego island to the mainland with a delay of 30 minutes.
Estancia San Gregorio, which was the first ranch founded in Patagonia in 1876, where we will find shearing sheds that constitute a unique construction that bears witness to the livestock boom of Magallanes and the ships that in his time were used to transport livestock.
Travel by road back to the city of Punta Arenas, with a delay of approximately 2 hours.
Drop off of passengers at their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The passenger must wait at the reception inside the accommodation, generally we call 5 minutes before arriving to pick them up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Mar is an outstanding guide who created an unforgettable experience. It was extremely well organised, and the information presented was very interesting
The tour was well organised and seeing the king penguins in their natural habitat is a great experience. BUT Full Day means Full Day. We left our hotel in Punta Arenas at 8am and returned at 10pm. Time actually at the penguins reserve was approx 1 hour. Most of the rest of the day was travelling by bus and ferry except for a short stop in Porvenir for lunch. A tour only for those very keen on penguins!
Agradecemos su reseña, lamentablemente las distancias en la Patagonia son muy largas y particularmente en éste tour hay que coordinar horarios de ferry, parque y condiciones climáticas lo que hace que sea tan largo. Trabajamos para poder hacer de éste largo día un paseo agradable para todos.
Fantastic full day adventure driving all over the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego - 7:30AM to 10:30PM. Two ferry rides, many stops at historical places and viewpoints. Atma was a fun and informative guide. Saw all kinds of guancos, rheas, birds and of course, the King Penguin Reserve - AMAZING! Stopped for a huge sheep herd. Highly recommend!
We are so happy that you enjoyed our Full day Tierra del fuego tour, there's always a surprise in Patagonia and you were lucky to see a sheep herd on the road. Thanks for your review!
Saw quite a bit of the fauna along the way to see the penguins, including a fox and rheas. Also used ferry to cross over to the Tierra del Fuego Island. A long day but worth it.
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When the weather cooperates, and I was lucky with that, it is an incredibly rewarding tour. Atma is an outstanding guide, knowledgeable, speaks excellent english and is able to go back and forth between English and Spanish. Take snacks and water with you as you will end up taking over 10,000 steps if you explore all the stops. The Rey penguines are super cute and you get to observe them close.
Communication with this tour company was very poor. Was given a pick up time at our accommodation and no one turned up to collect us. Texted and rang the company. No reply. Waited an hour and then drove to their office. Finally collected at their office. A really bad start to a 15 hour day trip. The visit to the colony of King penguins was excellent.
Lamentamos lo ocurrido al inicio del tour, debido a un problema comunicacional no pudimos avisarle que el pick up sería más tarde de lo normal debido a la salida del ferry más tarde. Estamos trabajando para mejorar nuestro servicio.
We started with a 2 Hour Bus Drive to the ferry in Punta Delgada. Hmm The Stop for Lunch in Cerro Sombreeo is quit ok. After a nother 90 Minute drive we reached Pinguin Rey. Nice Spot. Enjoyable. The next drive to Povenir is almost katastrophic. Terrible Road. 2 Hours. Last the ferry back needs 1 hour waiting and 2 hours trip. 16 hours is a bit to long. 12 wäre enough. But u know it Wihen booking, so no really complain.
