Things to do in Zapallar

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Penguins, Sea Lions, Sandboard, Chilean food & Drinks

Penguins, Sea Lions, Sandboard, Chilean food & Drinks

You will be transported in a comfortable car with an air conditioner if necessary. We will also provide you with water anytime you need it. 1. Picking you up and driving you: From Valparaiso. You will be driven along the beautiful coast & cities of Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca, Concon until you get to Zapallar, where you will get on a boat to go to see the Penguins. From Santiago, picking people up in Valparaiso. I or our Partner, will pick you up from Santiago and drive you to Valparaiso. Where will start the tour. From Santiago, without picking people up in Valparaiso. You will start backwards the tour! You will be driven the highway 5, all the way to the Zapallar where you will start the tour. then you will continue going to the picnic at the Paragliding school, then Sandboard & finishing with the Sea lions. 2. Caleta Portales. Here, we will stop to see amazing Sea Lions. After this, you will be driven along the beautiful coast & cities of Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca, Concon until you get to Zapallar, where you will get on a boat to go to see the Penguins. 3. Zapallar. You will get on a boat to go to see Wild Penguins. Zapallar is one of the most prestigious beaches in Chile, where presidents and millionaires have one of their luxuries homes. 4. Paragliding. In this place, you will have lunch atop a cliff with a fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean. You might also see people taking off on paragliders, as this is a paragliding school zone with professional Instructors ( PARAGLIDING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE ). Here, you will experience a variety of the most typical Chilean products, such as Empanadas, Pebre ( chilean salsa ), fruits, Wine, Pisco sour, Chilean sweet, Mate tea & others. 5. Concon Sand Dunes. Here, you will be taught how to ride a sandboard, witness breathtaking views from the top of the dunes, and have endless fun sliding on the board (standing or sitting down, everything works!). 6. Drive back to Valparaiso or Santiago. First, we gonna bring Back passengers to their destinations in Valparaiso, “if there is any”, and then the passengers from Santiago.

Penguins Watching Cachagua Island - Zapallar From Valparaiso

Penguins Watching Cachagua Island - Zapallar From Valparaiso

Humbold Penguins endangered species Unique and wonderful place in Central Chile The tour is only for you (small group) and nobody else Private and Exclusive Transportation Private trip by boat (only for you) from Zapallar Dock to Cachagua Penguins Island (1 hrs 30 min) Con Con Beach, Lunch Chilean Empanadas and Beverage Tour Guided Flexible Time Tour Custom Service First aid kit Distance: 1 hr 15 min From Vaparaiso Hotel to Zapallar

Maitencillo: Two-seater paragliding flight

Maitencillo: Two-seater paragliding flight

As we begin our tandem paragliding adventure in Maitencillo, you will be greeted by our professional pilots, who will provide you with all the necessary equipment, including a comfortable and safe harness. Before taking off, you will receive brief safety instructions to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience. The flight lasts approximately 15 minutes, during which you will gently ascend over the hills and enjoy impressive panoramic views of the Maitencillo coast. From golden beaches to blue ocean and majestic cliffs, every moment in the air will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the landscape from a unique perspective. We depend on weather conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable flight. If conditions are not suitable, we will reschedule your flight without problems, ensuring you have the best experience possible. During the flight, you will feel the thrill of free flight as the pilot guides the paraglider through the air currents. You will be able to observe local fauna, such as sea birds and perhaps even dolphins in the water. The fresh ocean breeze and the relaxing sound of the wind will accompany you on this wonderful adventure. Upon completion, the pilot will make a controlled descent, taking you back to dry land safely. You will land with a smile, having enjoyed an unforgettable experience that will connect you with nature and the freedom of the sky. Get ready for an adventure that will take your breath away!

Horseback riding, Penguins, Winery, Alpacas & Cowboy BBQ

Horseback riding, Penguins, Winery, Alpacas & Cowboy BBQ

Taking any Go Penguins tour, you will experience truly Chilean experiences. Penguins? Yes, you will see them from 100m away & I’ll provide you binoculars. Also, you will experience a vineyard that preserves the authenticity of making wine, taking care our planet & us. Since mass production has took over our lives, bodega RE Family’s, has take care of being authentic and bringing a pure concept of making Wine, so here, is where you will take part of this experience, enjoying unique 4 different types of wine that will blow your mind. Also, you will enjoy it with a board of local snacks. After, you will be drive to an Alpaca farm, where you will touch, play and feed the cutes Alpaca ever. Here, also you visit the production of wool and clothings. What’s more, you will be drive near the Pacific Ocean, where you will experience horseback riding on the Beach, Sand Dunes & Forest. On top of that, you will enjoy a delicious Chilean BBQ, Salads, Vegetables & beverage

Penguins Watching&HorseRiding&Barbecue Beach&Dunes FromStgo

Penguins Watching&HorseRiding&Barbecue Beach&Dunes FromStgo

Private Excursion From Santiago Humbold Penguins endangered species Unique and wonderful place in Central Chile The tour is only for you (small group) and nobody else Private and Exclusive Transportation Private trip by boat (only for you) from Zapallar Dock to Cachagua Penguins Island (1 hrs 30 min) Private Horseback riding in terraventura ranch, (tour guide) The Roast Beef is only for you in terraventura ranch (outdoor) Tour Guided Flexible Time Tour Custom Service First aid kit Distance: 1 hr 55 min From Santiago Hotel to Zapallar

Penguins Watching Cachagua Island in Zapallar From Santiago

Penguins Watching Cachagua Island in Zapallar From Santiago

Humbold Penguins endangered species Unique and wonderful place in Central Chile The tour is only for you (small group) and nobody else Private and Exclusive Transportation Private trip by boat (only for you) from Zapallar Dock to Cachagua Penguins Island (1 hrs 30 min) Con Con Beach, Lunch Chilean Empanadas and Beverage Tour Guided Flexible Time Tour Custom Service First aid kit Distance: 1 hr 55 min From Santiago Hotel to Zapallar

Santiago: Zapallar Beach Private Day Trip

Santiago: Zapallar Beach Private Day Trip

Explore Zapallar, one of the most exclusive and beautiful beaches in Chile. Enjoy the exquisite Chilean seafood in restaurants located on the beach with ocean views. Access from Santiago is easy. The road is well paved, clean, and has beautiful landscapes to delight as you begin your adventure to the most exclusive beach on the central coast. Depart from Santiago and transfer to Zapallar. The trip lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (169 kilometers). Arrive at Zapallar beach, a Pacific luxury with crystal clear and turquoise waters. It is a unique beach in the world with mountain views that amaze every visitor. The beach has panoramas for all tastes, from those who want to sunbathe, bathe, eat delicious food, to those who appreciate nature and architecture. The river edge has a path to walk quietly while you appreciate the variety of architecture and houses found in the high mountains. On the Zapallar beach, there are various restaurants. The area offers some of the best seafood from the Chilean sea. A typical menu consists of traditional dishes from the Chilean sea such as parmesan machas, shrimp pil pil, oysters, sea urchins (only in season), ceviches, and fried conger eel. The waiters are lifelong and will treat you as if you were family. There are tables that are literally on the beach so much so that it allows you to taste with your feet in the sand and an unbeatable view of the majestic hill. The sea breezes with the sound of the waves will accompany you at all times. Return to Santiago at the end of the day.

Bird Watching Mantagua Wetland&Penguins Cachagua Island STGO

Bird Watching Mantagua Wetland&Penguins Cachagua Island STGO

Unique wetland and protected place as a natural sanctuary, next to the famous dunes and wild Ritoque beach, where up to 60 different species of birds nest, many from Central and North America to fulfill their nesting and natural preservation cycle. Easily accessible place with a tourist guide, very close to Valparaíso (1 hr) and Santiago (2 hr) where researchers, bird watching lovers and professional nature photographers can attend, as well as families who love the outdoors. Cachagua Island is sanctuary and protected place and unique spot close to center Chile, where is permanent humboldt penguins Only place with a fabulous semi-tropical climate all year round, pleasant temperatures with pure wind with the smell of fresh sea and pine trees, where four varieties of landscapes are mixed to enjoy, such as the nesting wetland and its lagoon, the beach, the sand dunes and the pine park and then either camp and spend the night or end the day with a Chilean Empanadas with typical outdoor food

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