Punta Arenas: Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk

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Torres del Paine Adventure
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Punta Arenas: Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
37 reviews

Discover the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on Magdalena Island on this boat tour from Punta Arenas. See the Magellanic penguins, Dominican gulls, and more in their natural habitat.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Clare – United Kingdom

Penguins! This isn’t really a trip trip - you just head to the departure point and then get ferried across to the island. The guide is really good at providing info and making sure nobody steps out of line but it’s mostly just managing safety and shuttling people to the island. After that it’s all about the penguins. If you’re excited about the thought of seeing penguins in their natural habitat - you won’t be disappointed by doing this trip!

5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Christina – France

Interesting creatures seen in their natural habitat

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Punta Arenas

  • Ferry

    (1.5 hours)

  • Magdalena Island

    Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (75 minutes)

  • Ferry

    (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Punta Arenas

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See the Magellanic penguins, Dominican gulls, and more in their natural habitat
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on Magdalena Island
  • Take a boat tour to the island, with a guide to provide information in English
  • Discover flora and fauna of the island and the flourishing natural environment
  • Meeting point in downtown Punta Arenas or pier depending on time chosen

Full description

Embark on a boat tour to the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on Magdalena Island. Admire the island's flora and fauna, including the Magellanic penguin, Dominican gull, black-browed albatross, and imperial cormorant. Learn more about the flourishing natural environment from your knowledgeable guide.

Depart from the meeting point in downtown Punta Arenas or pier depending on time selected.

Listen to your guide as they provide information about the area in English and Spanish on board. Disembark on the island’s dock, and visit the penguin colony for approximately one hour as free time to explore before starting the return to Punta Arenas.

Have your camera ready ─ if luck strikes you will be able to see toninas (Chilean dolphins), whales and other sea animals during the crossing. Sink into the beauty of nature. Head back to the pier and you will be transported back to Punta Arenas

Includes

  • Bilingual tour guides/hosts onboard
  • Boat trip to Magdalena Island
  • Port taxes
  • Meeting point in downtown Punta Arenas or pier, depending on time selected
  • Entrance fees to Los Pingüinos Natural Monument
  • Walk with penguins in their natural habitat
  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

This meeting point is JUST A REFERENCE from GetYourGuide, please don't go to this location. Exact meeting point will be given from agency ''Torres de Paine Adventure'' via whatsapp or email the day before the tour, please read this carefully. (Usually downtown Punta Arenas or Pier)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Snacks

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Littering
  • Making fire

Know before you go

  • *Please note the meeting point is in downtown Punta Arenas or pier depending on time selected. (we will sent a confirmation email with details the day before the tour)

From $200 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 37 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Clare – United KingdomApril 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Penguins! This isn’t really a trip trip - you just head to the departure point and then get ferried across to the island. The guide is really good at providing info and making sure nobody steps out of line but it’s mostly just managing safety and shuttling people to the island. After that it’s all about the penguins. If you’re excited about the thought of seeing penguins in their natural habitat - you won’t be disappointed by doing this trip!
5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Christina – FranceFebruary 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Interesting creatures seen in their natural habitat
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Frank – United StatesJanuary 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Unique visit to a penguin sanctuary is hard to match. The time on the island was about right but perhaps could have been 30 minutes longer but this woudl have been cutting it too close for the cruise ship schedule. 4 hours of riding on the ferry is s stiff price to pay for 1 hour on the land but there is no other way to do it. Ferry ride was much more luxurious than expected with airline type seats and interesting content on video monitors. As comfortable as you can make it.

Product ID: 626806

Activity provider:
Torres del Paine Adventure

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