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Magdalena Island: Walk with the penguins

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
17 reviews
Activity provider:
Caminos Tours LTDA
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Magdalena Island: Walk with the penguins
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
17 reviews

Sail through the Strait of Magellan. Meet the penguins in their natural habitat. Admire the local fauna.

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Duration 6 hours
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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Muelle Prat

  • Van

    (10 minutes)

  • Muelle Prat

    Safety briefing (10 minutes)

  • Catamaran

    (1.5 hours)

  • Magdalena Island

    Photo stop, Visit, Walk (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    Muelle Prat

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Navigates through the Strait of Magellan.
  • Meet the Magellanic penguin
  • Tour Magdalena Island in the center of the Strait of Magellan.

Full description

The tour starts from the Prat Pier (standard price) or from your place of accommodation (plus price) please provide a contact phone number with Whatsapp account to send you the corresponding indications (exact pick up point, we will send boarding pass and other important indications). At the prat dock will be the check in and subsequent boarding on the Catamaran.

We will sail from Prat Pier to Magdalena Island (navigation in the Strait of Magellan with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes), during the navigation it is very possible to see Magellanic dolphins, including whales.

Inside Magdalena Island we will walk along a path of 800 meters (respect the indications of the guide) until we reach an old lighthouse (Magdalena Island Lighthouse built in 1902 in a project of a network of lighthouses). Also during the journey we will be able to observe more than 60.000 pairs (referential quantity) of penguins, cormorants and seagulls (Time of journey in the island 1 hour).

Departure back to Prat Pier for the respective check out. The end for the morning schedule is from 12:30 hrs. and for the afternoon schedule is from 18:30 hrs. This tour is subject to weather conditions and cancellations may occur at the last minute, therefore, we suggest to consult before booking.

Includes

  • Navigation to Magdalena Island.
  • Bilingual guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Prat pier.

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What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Waterproof bag
  • Waterproof shoes

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Feeding animals

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  • The tour may be subject to change due to weather conditions (strong wind, low tide).

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4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
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Nina – GermanyMarch 29, 2025 – Verified booking
The walk on the island with the penguins was wonderful. The almost 1-hour wait after check-in could definitely have been avoided.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyMarch 27, 2025 – Verified booking
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GetYourGuide traveler – ChileMarch 27, 2025 – Verified booking

Product ID: 791551

Activity provider:
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