Whales, Penguins & Glaciers Navigation From Punta Arenas
Description
Cape Froward, the most southern point of our continental world, glaciers, humpback whales, Sei whales, Piebald dolphins, Commerson’s dolphins and the Magellan Penguin are part of the natural wonders of the Austral region of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego Island. One of the most remote and pristine places of the planet, this full-day journey will make us feel the wildness of nature at its full
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Itinerary
Starting early in the morning, we will meet our tour at 4:00AM directly at the meeting point located in Jose Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas. Go by bus to our boarding place located at 50 km south of Punta Arenas, from there we will sail for about 10 hours.
Navigate the famous sea route of the Strait of Magellan and watch a beautiful sunrise over Tierra del Fuego and Fuerte Bulnes, the site of the first settlement of Punta Arenas. Cross Cape Froward at the end point of the American continent and admire the beautiful landscapes. See the stunning glaciers of the Darwin mountain range, and look for humpback whales and other wildlife as you enter Francisco Coloane Marine Park. Encounter Magellanic penguins, sea elephants, sea lions, and austral dolphins in their natural habitat, and look to the sky to spot cormorants and the majestic albatross. Marvel at the great diversity of flora and fauna, and then refuel with lunch. Cruise back to Punta Arenas and get incomparable views before the end of this experience. Our itinerary includes: departure from Punta Carrera or Santa Ana, passing by Bulnes Fort, San Isidro Lighthouse, Froward Base Camp, Cape Froward, Rupert Island, Paso Inglés, Paso Shag, Seno Helado, and return to Punta Carrera.
Return trip back to the meeting point where we meet our tour. Your return will be approximately from 16:00hrs at Jose Nogueira #1255, Punta Arenas.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (mandatory)
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Reviews(12)
Super organization, food and service on board were excellent. All crew members helpful and friendly. Would book again immediately
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the organization, onboard catering, and service to be excellent, and that our crew was helpful and friendly throughout the experience. It truly means a lot to us that you would book with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Amazing experience. Highly recommend. This was such a well done tour and crew in the boat was very nice, fun and willing to explain things. We had time to see the whales and we saw several of them, they were beautiful. A once in a lifetime experience. Glaciar and penguins were also super cool. Food was good too. Boat was comfortable and not packed, everyone had space.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that the tour and boat crew made it so enjoyable. It’s fantastic that you had the opportunity to see several whales. We’re glad you found the boat comfortable, spacious, and the food enjoyable as well. Thank you for highly recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!
So full of eyes, the perfect excursion, the adorable and considerate crew, the beautiful landscapes and the whales.... It was great to see them evolve so closely I recommend this experience but remember to cover yourself!!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Your satisfaction means a lot to our entire team, and we hope to see you again soon.
We had an amazing time. Our favorite was the glacier, pisco sour with ice from the glacier and the penguins of course. All the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for the great time
A once in a lifetime opportunity and one of the best days of my life, worth every penny and I only wish it had lasted longer.
Seeing all the amazing wildlife was wonderful. It became a thrill to see the whale tail descend (and hear the excited gasps of fellow passengers) or keep your eye ready for a whale spouting water. Curious sea lions visiting the stern of the boat; chatty penguins; and the chirp of birds on the cliff side while breathing the fresh air by the glacier were some of the best moments. Being by the glacier was a moment that needs to be experienced: photos don't do that justice. I had to hold back tears. Bring your layers and gore tex , water resistant clothing like they suggest. Don't stress about getting a window seat, to see the best you need to get up and go outside on the boat decks. Loved this adventure! Thanks to the wonderful Brazilian family who sat with me too!
Two things I want to mention at the start: 1. The weather was OK but not brilliant 2. We saw Whales, but they didn't... you know... jump out of the water and generally be spectacular. Both of those things can hardly be blamed on the tour, of course. So leaving that aside, I really loved the tour. We were only about 30 people which left room for a more relaxed and easier connection between ourselves and the crew, which was genuinely so lovely and friendly and nice. And the scenery (amazing landscapes and glacer) and the animals we saw (albatrosses, cormoranes, sea lions, penguins, humpback whales...) were absolutely stunning. Totally loved it!
Full day trip. Early in the morning, 4 or 5 AM... not yet dawn. Travel 40-50 kms towards El Fuerte Bulnes, embark and start the journey. Walk through the strait and islands, with interesting talks by Nerea, the guide. Changing weather, it rains from one moment to the next, with hail, then the sun rises and it rains intermittently again. Several humpback whales can be seen, if you are lucky, they will jump to show in splendor. You can see penguins, albatrosses, cormorants, sea lions, among others. Glacier walks, beautiful. All the crew very friendly and close, you rating they do things with gusto. Highly recommended!
For years, I dreamed of seeing whales! And, this "full day" expedition ordered by internet to Comapa: de Punta Arenas was a dream come true! A day of strong emotions! We saw whale tails at first! Then in this universe far from mass tourism, without ever crossing a boat, on the other side of the world..., in the middle of islets where the sea becomes oil, 2 whales, come to welcome us! It was unimaginable! They arrived very close to the catamaran showing their backs, then will turn, pass under, and suddenly take out their heads, to greet us, at 2 meters! They're gonna show up a lot of times! I was talking to them to thank them for this Welcoming and watching us! They just had to give us a tail to destabilise us! They stayed a long time, then together, in parallel, are spread out in their universe! A breathtaking sight! A lesson in humility, hospitality, kindness, strength... a great lesson for us humans! Thanks to this agency, to offer this one-day expedition, with a very comfortable boat, new, great crew! I also spend, on magnificent condors, sea lions, penguins, in this universe of the end of the world where the time was at the rendezvous
29/12/19 An unforgettable day on a beautiful brand new catamaran roam the Strait of Magellan, see whales, dolphins, penguins, sea lion and glacier!!! Just perfect! Thanks to Neira our passionate guide for his explanations and smile! The team is really nice and pleasant! Ah and ... I forget the pisco sour decorated with a thousand-year-old ice cube recovered in front of us by the crew! To do absolutely, it's worth breaking his piggy bank!
