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Home/Destinations/Punta Arenas/Punta Arenas in 1 day
1 day · Punta Arenas itinerary

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.

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

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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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour with Optional Marta Island Visit
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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour with Optional Marta Island Visit
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Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour
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Punta Arenas and Magellan Strait Tour
4.1(56)·5h 55min
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Whales, Penguins & Glaciers Navigation From Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas
Whales, Penguins & Glaciers Navigation From Punta Arenas
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Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas
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Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour for Cruisers in Punta Arenas
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Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas
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Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas
3.4(118)·5 hours
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Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island
Punta Arenas
Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island
4.5(185)·5 hours
from$144/ person
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Punta Arenas Signature Shore Experience
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Punta Arenas Signature Shore Experience
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