Top Punta Arenas Day Trips

King Penguin Park is a park that promotes the protection and conservation of the King penguin, as well as the richness of vegetation, fauna and archaeological sites of Bahía Inútil. You and your companion will enjoy a tour full of nature, flora and regional fauna, where a guide will accompany you throughout the tour and guide you on this wonderful adventure. It is a long road by vehicle to get to the King Penguin Park, since we must cross Isla Tierra del Fuego by land, but we will be able to enjoy the landscapes that beautiful Patagonia offers us. Join us and enjoy this wonderful tour with us. 1.- ITINERARY AND STOPS MAY BE MODIFIED DEPENDING ON THE PARK RESERVATION TIME. 3.-THE PICK UP TIME MAY VARY ACCORDING TO THE RESERVATION TIME IN THE PARK. 4.- THIS TOUR IS NOT COMPATIBLE IF YOU HAVE A FLIGHT OR BUS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY OR IN THE EARLY EARLY DAY. 5.- IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BRING BINOCULARS OR A CAMERA WITH ZOOM

With just one day in Punta Arenas, this full-day tour ensures you check off all the highlights. Spend the morning exploring the coast of the Magellan Strait, stopping at historic sites such as Fort Bulnes, Mansa, and Puerto del Hambre; then take in Punta Arenas landmarks including Antoine de Saint Exupery square and the Hernando de Magallanes monument.

Enjoy a day away from the city on a day tour of Tierra del Fuego island. Travel the distance with ease, with round-trip transfer and ferry crossing included, and discover island highlights including Parque Pinguino Rey, Porvenir Museum, and the village of Cerro Sombrero. Learn about the archipelago’s history and culture from your guide, and enjoy absorb coastal and rural views of southernmost Chile.

Cabo Froward, the Southernmost Point of the Continental World, Glaciers, Humpback Whales, Sei Whales, Southern Dolphins, Oyster Dolphins, Magellanic Penguins are part of the natural wonders of this Austral zone of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego. In one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. A full day cruise will make us feel nature in its wildest state, leaving very early From our offices, we will travel by bus to our boarding 50 Kilometers south of Punta Arenas, and then sail for 10 hours: An unmissable adventure where we can enjoy a unique landscape surrounded by mountains, glaciers and forests of lenga and coihues. Life marine present in the area will not stop surprising us by its proximity and abundance: sea lions, petrels, cormorants, southern dolphins, etc. They will make us feel that here nature feels and lives.

Torres del Paine National Park, in the Patagonia region of Southern Chile, is one of the most popular national parks in the country. On this full-day private tour from Punta Arenas, experience some of the peaks, lakes, and glaciers that make this park so popular. Highlights include the Milodon Cave, where the remains of a now-extinct giant sloth species were discovered, and Lake Pehoe and Grey Glacier inside the park.

Embark on an exciting journey to the Magallanes Forest and Club Andino on a group tour from Punta Arenas. This excursion is perfect for travelers seeking a Patagonian experience but are short on vacation time. Begin with a leisurely hike amongst the diverse vegetation of Magallanes National Reserve. Then, head to Club Andino de Punta Arenas for a panoramic view of the city, Tierra del Fuego island, and the Darwin mountain range.

Discover one of Patagonia’s most famed locations, Torres del Paine, on a full-day excursion from Punta Arenas. Alongside a private guide, visit the highlights or choose specific areas that are of interest to you; there is limited time so you cannot see the entire park. See the towering granite mountains, visit the Sendero Waterfalls, admire the blue waters of Laguna Azul, and take the landscapes of Lake Pehoe.

Get a close look at the wild region of Patagonia on a full-day private tour from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy a day of scenic lookouts, trekking, and a look at the area’s distinct fauna and flora such as condors and guanacos. Visit iconic spots such as the Mylodon Cave, Lake Grey, and Sarmiento de Gamboa lookout. Round-trip hotel transfers and a picnic are included.

Discover the unrivaled beauty of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park on this full-day excursion from Punta Arenas. Join a private guide and spend the day admiring scenic viewpoints, visiting the Mylodon Cave, and exploring the Grey Lake area. You also have the opportunity to observe local flora and fauna including condors and guanacos.

Want to see King Penguins in their natural habitat? This expedition out to the northern reaches of Tierra del Fuego may be your ticket. You'll take a ferry to Porvenir, crossing through the Strait of Magellan along the way. Once in Porvenir, you'll visit the Fernando Cordero Rusque museum to learn about local culture and biology followed by lunch. In the afternoon, you'll head to Useless Bay and make your way to a King Penguin Park before continuing your journey back for the evening.

On our trip to Tierra del Fuego Island, we first begin by picking up passengers from their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas, and then heading to the city of Porvenir at a navigation crossing through the Strait of Magallanes with a duration of 2 hours. Upon arriving in the city of Porvenir we visited Selknam Square, a waterfront and a restaurant as an option for the passenger. Then we headed towards the King Pinguino Park on a van trip with a delay of approximately 2 hours. Upon arriving at the King Pinguino Park we must cancel an entry ticket, then we head towards the King Pinguino viewpoint, from where we can observe them from a distance. We finish our visit to the King Penguin Park and we return to another navigation crossing in Primera Angostura with a delay of 30 minutes. Return to the city of Punta Arenas arriving at approximately 9:30 p.m. at the passenger's respective places of lodging.

Challenge yourself to summit a mountain in the Patagonian Andes, and learn about the important discoveries made here by Charles Darwin himself. Located just 45 minutes South of Punta Arenas' Downtown core, this little-trafficked hiking trail will take you from the pebbled beach through the quiet rainforest and up to the summit of Mount Tarn. Reconnect with nature- and yourself- as you hike with only Patagonia’s wilderness to keep you company. Taste the salty air of the strait as you climb through the verdant green forests that cover the base of Mount Tarn, contrasting with the blue of the Strait of Magellan. Considered a moderately challenging hike, this adventure is perfect for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts looking for the chance to use their skills. Supported by your professional guide, feel confident to push yourself to explore further and hike all the way to the peak!

Pick up passengers from the lodging place to head 260 km north of the city of Punta Arenas to the city of Río Gallegos, Argentina, previously passing through the border in Monte Aymond, crossing the border we will make a stop at Laguna Azul, which is Located in an inactive crater of the Pali Aike volcanic field. Arriving in the city of Río Gallegos, we take a brief tour of the city and also stop for lunch. After lunch we will go to the penguin colonies of Cabo Vírgenes located 130 km southeast of the city of Río Gallegos on a tour that lasts around 2 and a half hours on a gravel road. Upon reaching the penguin colonies we can see a colony of Magellanic penguins. Of approximately 250,000 species, we will visit the park, surrounded by wonderful nature.

A tour full of history and nature where you and your companion can enjoy beautiful landscapes of the Patagonian steppe, native flora, birds and regional fauna. In addition to visiting the incredible King Penguin Park, a natural reserve that is home to the imposing and majestic King Penguin.