Top Punta Arenas Shore Excursions

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.

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.

Get in touch with Chile’s ‘wild side’ during this 4-hour shore excursion to the penguin reserves found on Marta and Magdalena Islands. Marvel at more than 150,000 penguins, along with thousands of Cormorants, Austral seagulls, Antarctic pigeons, dolphins and more during the visit to these two wildlife habitats. A port pickup upgrade option is also available.

Discover the best of Punta Arenas and learn about the history of Patagonia during this small-group shore excursion. See replicas of the vessels that discovered this wild region, visit the stunning Municipal Cemetery, see replicas of historically important vessels at the Nao Victoria Museum, and much more.

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.

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.

Escape the tourist trail in Patagonia and discover Chile’s southern wilderness on an exhilarating full-day mountain bike tour, including hotel pick-up. Wind your way along forest trails, zip down mountain tracks and enjoy a thrilling descent to the Punta Arenas ski center. Be sure to keep your camera close by as you soak up magnificent views of the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego Island and Otway sound, and look out for native wildlife as you pass through the Reserva Forestal Magallanes.

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.

Travel to Fort Bulnes, a reconstruction of Chile’s first settlement. This 4-hour shore excursion include transport to and from your port of call.

Head out to Riesco Island to visit an "estancia," or ranch, and learn about Chile's long tradition of ranching with this guided tour. Highlights include an included local lunch of roast lamb, the chance to watch a sheep-shearing demonstration and take horseback and horse-drawn carriage rides, and a visit to a ranching museum full of old ephemera.

Learn about the history of Antarctic expeditions when you take a tour of Punta Arenas. Join a private guide and learn how the city has always been the main starting point for explorers to Antarctica. Visit replicas of ships that went to explore the icy waters and finish with a drink at Bar Shackleton, where you watch a film about the ill-fated explorer’s expedition.

Touring Punta Arenas by bicycle is an excellent option to get to know it closely and carefully, even more, accompanied by local cyclists who know the neighborhoods of our city. We aim to add value to the historic neighborhoods that are little visited by tourists and encourage the massive use of the bicycle as a means of transportation. We will visit the oldest neighborhoods, with colorful roofs, urban art, multicolored houses, many of these places very little visited by tourists, where we will pass through “local bites”, we will observe from the top sectors of the city, we will tell some of the historical facts most relevant in the area. At the end of the tour you can take a general perspective of the city and I will put you in historical context of why today the city of Punta Arenas exists. Our bikes are MTB hoop 29 "and 27.5", with 27 speeds, hydraulic brakes, front suspension very comfortable for the tour.

Visit a penguin reserve on Magdalena Island in the Strait of Magellan with this half-day tour. Meet your guide at your nominated location and then travel approximately 30 minutes north of Punta Arenas where you will board a boat to Magdalena Island. Once on the island, take time to explore, spotting large numbers of penguins and snapping photographs with them. Then make the return trip to Punta Arenas.

This tour has been designed in order to enjoy as much as possible nature and is offered to all the ones who are so fond of wildlife as I am. I offer a very wide range of topics to focus the tour into. Birding, scenery, photography, cultural interests, flora, hiking. We are a different option of tourism guides by a naturalist who was born in the area and is willing to take you to all these beautiful places that make me so proud of.

Immerse yourself in the unrivaled natural scenery of Patagonia on a private hiking day tour from Punta Arenas. This outdoor adventure is perfect for active travelers who don't have time for a multi-day trek. During the moderate 6.8-mile (11-kilometer) hike, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Tierra del Fuego, the Strait of Magellan, and a Patagonian forest. Along the way, your guide will provide anecdotes and insights into the region.

Magallanes National Reserve is a national reserve of southern Chile's Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region. It was created on February 13, 1932. This nature reserve has easy and medium difficulty hiking trails and beautiful views of the forest, Punta Arenas, and the STRAIT of Magellan. The easy option is also wheelchair accessible. Then we will continue with the City Tour. This tour is led by a guide who shows you the most popular city spots in the quickest amount of time. See the most importante places all with your guide who gives your private group their full attention.

On this wonderful navigation you and your companion will have the privilege of walking around the largest Magellanic penguin colony in Chile. You will be able to see them up close and take beautiful photos that you will take with you as a souvenir of your visit to this beautiful place.

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.

If you explore a new city on your own, chances are you’ll miss out on some important historical facts. This Punta Arenas private city tour is led by a guide who shows you the most popular city spots in the quickest amount of time. See Plaza de Armas, the Cemetery of Punta Arenas, Cerro de la Cruz, and Nao Victoria Museum all with your guide who gives your private group their full attention.

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!

If you visit Punta Arenas you cannot miss this tour that will take you to the beginning of the history of these distant lands, its discovery, the settlement of the Chilean people and the beautiful landscapes that surround us through a city tour of the city and a visit to this beautiful Fort located 52 km from the city surrounded by nature and wonderful landscapes.

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.

You and your companion will enjoy this magical trip where you can appreciate beautiful landscapes, birds, fauna and flora native to our region.