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Punta Arenas in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Punta Arenas? Penguins, history and the strait. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Penguins
  2. 2City tour
  3. 3Strait
  4. 4Sunset

Morning: Magdalena Island

A boat trip to the penguin colony.

Afternoon: the city

Plaza, mansions and the cemetery.

Evening: the Strait of Magellan

Views over the historic passage.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Punta Arenas — prices per person.

Magdalena Island Penguin Tour mit dem Boot von Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Magdalena Island Penguin Tour mit dem Boot von Punta Arenas
4.2(111)·6 Stunden
ab$168/ Person
über Viator
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)
Dunedin And The Otago Peninsula
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)
5.0(83)·6 Stunden
ab$122/ Person
über Viator
Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour
4.1(56)·6 Stunden
ab$200/ Person
über Viator
Halbtagessegeln Magdlena Island Penguin Colony P.Arenas Nur von Oktober bis März
Punta Arenas
Halbtagessegeln Magdlena Island Penguin Colony P.Arenas Nur von Oktober bis März
3.1(16)·4 Stunden
ab$249/ Person
über Viator
Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour
Dunedin And The Otago Peninsula
Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour
4.9(231)·1 Stunde
ab$47/ Person
über Viator
Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas
3.4(118)·5 Stunden
ab$190/ Person
über Viator
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Port Chalmers
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour
4.8(149)·4 Stunden
ab$93/ Person
über Viator
Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas
4.8(18)·5 Stunden
ab$80/ Person
über Viator

Punta Arenas in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Punta Arenas in one day?
Yes — a Magdalena Island penguin trip, a city tour and the Strait of Magellan fill one perfect day.
What is the best one-day experience?
The boat trip to Magdalena Island to walk among 120,000 penguins.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the highlights; add a day for Torres del Paine or the king penguins.

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