Punta Arenas Antarctic History Private City Tour
Description
Explore the history of exploration in the world's southern extremes on this unique city tour in Punta Arenas- the main jumping-off point to Antarctica. See historic sites where Ernest Shackleton, Otto Nordenskold, Roald Amundsen and other heroes came during their missions to conquer the White Continent. Visit replicas of some of the famous ships that sailed these waters on quests to find new worlds, new life, and new hope. Finish with drinks in the Bar Shackleton to watch real footage of Ernest Shackleton's famously ill-fated expedition before being taken back to your drop-off destination of choice to continue your own Southern adventure.
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Itinerary
Take a step back in time as you board life-sized recreations of the ships of famous Southern explorers Magellan and Darwin, as well as the famous lifeboat that was the sole salvation of Ernest Shackleton and his crew.
Visit Punta Arenas' historic plaza to learn about the role that the city played in the history of the exploration and study of the world's southernmost regions.
See the theatre where Frank Hurley's famous images of the Shackleton expedition were first premiered to the world.
Walk along the shore of the Strait of Magellan to learn about the explorers that sailed through her, and the integral role played by these waters in the explorations of Antarctica and the South.
Finish the tour with a drink in the Bar Shackleton, located in the beautiful historic Palacio Braun Noguiera. Watch some of Hurley's original footage from Shackleton's expedition play out on the surrounding screens while you relax and enjoy your refreshment.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will be picking you up at your designated pick-up location between 9:45 am and 10:00 am on the morning of your tour. For hotel and hostel passengers, your guide will meet you in the lobby of your accommodation. For cruise passengers, you need only to name your cruise ship and we will be able to find out which port you come into. Your guide will be waiting for you after you get through customs off your ship, holding a sign with your surname and the Indomita Adventures logo on it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
What a fun tour. Jamie was fantastic. so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We had an extra day before flying out for our antartica trip. We had only a certain time and we wanted to see the city. So glad we did it. it a must do!!
Thank you for this positive review- I am so glad that your group had fun. I certainly had fun with you! Thank you for choosing to spend your short time in the city exploring the Antarctic history of Punta Arenas with me. Hope to see you again someday in Patagonia!
Jamie is from Canada living in Patagonia so has perfect English. Her knowledge of all the explorers and detailed stories about their expeditions is impressive. It inspired me to come home and read up on them. The tour was very interesting with lots of great photos taken. We concluded at Bar Shackleton which was so elegant and had lots of art about about the Endurance. At the end, we both felt like we had made a new friend! This is an easy, unrushed tour; I loved it!
Thank you so very much for this feedback- I really loved spending the day trading stories with you. There is no greater compliment for a guide than to have a passenger who is inspired to learn more after their tour, and I am so glad to have been able to do this for you. Thanks for spending the day exploring Punta Arenas with me. I wish you all the very best on your future adventures!
We had a great time exploring the recreated ships, walking through the area that had items from the past, and exploring the city. Then we had a wonderful snack at Sarah Braun beautiful house. Manuel was a great guide with lots of good information.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Penny. It was a pleasure to spend time with your group and to talk about the fascinating history of Antarctica with you.
Knowledgeable about the history and was able to answer all queries Enjoyed the small group was more personal
Thank you so much. It was so great to meet you and share the amazing stories of Antarctic history in Punta Arenas with you!
A very informative tour of Punta Arenas. Our guide was born here and was well prepared and detailed quite a bit of the history of explorations to the Antarctic and the establishment and growth of Punta Arenas. The replica ships at the Nao Victoria Museo give one a feel for the amazing bravery of those who came to explore the Magallanes Region.
Many thanks for these kind words. I am glad that we were able to share the incredible history of the explorers of the world with you!
This is one of the best tours we have ever been on. Our guide was highly knowledgeable and very accommodating. She was very friendly .
It was a fabulous experience for us to take you around our city as well! Thank you so much for the fun day and all the best on your travels!
The Tour was very good and all Experten well explained. The guide and driver are very friendly and we had good conversations. I highly reccommend the tour!
Thank you so much for this review.! It was great talking to you both. Hope your adventure here is amazing!
