Come and feel the mysterious atmosphere covered by history, legends and myths. Introduce your senses into these wonderful landscapes; you will be amazed of the majestic penguin colonies and their wildlife. Live the experience of those unforgettable and unique moments that only you can find there.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:50 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 12–60)
$90
Senior (ages 61–90)
$90
Child (ages 4–11)
$70
Infant (ages 1–3)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Patagonia Austral
120 min
This full day tour will allow us to visit the northern part of the island of Chiloé. After navigating the Chacao Channel for 30 minutes, observing a great variety of birds and sea lions, we will arrive at the town of Chacao. We will head towards Ancud, then we will go 28 km to the southwest of Ancud to visit the natural monument Puñihuil islands is a wild area protected by the State, where fishermen have joined and transformed tourism by conducting guided tours, navigation services and restaurants .
To see a colony of Humboldt and Magellanic penguins it is necessary to take a boat (navigation not included) along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
We will continue touring the island, passing through a long lonely beach where we will see the ocean in all its splendor. Upon our return we will visit the second most populated in Chiloé, Ancud city where we will visit its square, the market, the craft fair, the friends of the churches foundation and the famous San Antonio fort.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Navigation tickets
Food and drinks
Propinas
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up at all hotels in downtown Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
23 reviews
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How it compares in Puerto Varas
No. 12 by number of reviews among 101 tours in Puerto Varas
Starting price $90 is 54% below the typical $195 for tours of similar length in Puerto Varas
Excurgo comparison of 101 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 03 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour take?
Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour lasts about 9–11 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Puerto Varas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:50 AM.
How much does Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $70, adults from $90. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up at all hotels in downtown Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas Pickup points include Hotel Casona Freire, The Roses.
What languages is Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Chiloe Island - Puñihuil Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Patagonia Austral.
Reviews(23)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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tsheley
March 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An experience
Chiloe Island is off the coast of the mainland about 15 miles. The island is HUGE at 90 miles long and 45 miles wide. Once on the island all the features of the mainland with town / farm / businesses, make you think you are on the mainland.
We observe a lot of the wildlife existing way south on the content.
There, we board small boats via a loading contraption (keep our feet dry) to a boat located just off the beach
Operator response
Dear Carol,
Thank you for taking the time to write. We do our best to ensure our travelers enjoy their experience, so I don't understand the rating.
I hope you come back soon.
Warm regards.
D
D7261MScarols
March 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Chiloe Island, penguins and otters!
Wakeen, our guide was excellent. He went between Spanish and English flawlessly all day long. He was attentive to our needs and taught us about the culture, customs and history. The penguin excursion was a success with us seeing penguins and a bonus otter! Great trip! Thank you, mucho gracias!
Operator response
Dear Colin
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed and comprehensive review and for recommending us.
Our guides are very dedicated and experienced.
We choose our guides very carefully to ensure the satisfaction of our travelers. We know they’re the heart of the tour.
The entire Patagonia Austral team is happy that you had a great experience with us.
We hope to have you back soon.
A big hug.
Félix
S
sunsetcocktail
February 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
One of the nicest trips ever
One of the best trips ever! Great guides and wonderful things to see ! loved the penguins and the sea otters but just a wonderful island! i could live there !
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Larry_J
January 31, 2026 · via Viator
Great trip
Camilla our guide and Carlos our driver were fantastic. Lots of info. Had a great time with the penguins!
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Martin_D
January 30, 2026 · via Viator
One of the best trips ever!!
One of the best trips i’ve ever been on!
Fantastic guide and driver and such a wonderful island. The nature was overwhelming from start to finish!
Penguins Sea Otters Sea lions vultures etc etc! Strongly recommend
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494lawrencej
January 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great day to see the Penguins
Wonderful day. Our guide Camilla and driver Carlos were amazing. Learned a lot. Lots of penguins. Beautiful day. Highly recommended.
J
Joaquin E
January 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very good
Highly recommended! The guide and the driver very attentive and always very cool. They taught us many interesting things about Chiloe!
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Patryk_R
December 31, 2025 · via Viator
Penguins are a must
It was a great and very informative trip. Ingrid is super knowledgeable guide - she probably knows all the birds in that island and Orland is a super careful driver. Penguins are super great part of the trip. And churches … yes in case of any doubts Ingrid would tell you all you need to know. Fantastic experience. Our kids loved it!
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Shobha_D
December 26, 2025 · via Viator
Great tour worth every dollar!
Very good tour, our guide took us to Chiloe island. It started raining we took a scenic route to Andy’s. There we toured a church and a museum. The penguin tour got cancelled but we still went to the beach where we take the boat to see the Penguins and there on the rocks we did see many of them. Overall both the guide and the driver showed us a great time despite the bad weather. Thanks so much!
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V7810BAtobiasf
November 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour with awesome Guides
Thank you,muchas gracias, to our tourguides Pablo and Oscar, who made this great tour even better. We had luck with the weather, we saw many penguins for that time of the year and we had tourguides, that enriched our experience with their great knowledge as well as their funny and sympathetic manner.
Thanks for this great experience.
Operator response
Dear John,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write and for recommending us.
Thank you very much for mentioning the guides Oscar and Pablo; they have a lot of experience.
We carefully select our guides to ensure the satisfaction of our travelers. We know they are the heart of the tour.
The entire Patagonia Austral team is happy that you had a great experience with us.
We hope to have you back soon.
A big hug.
Félix
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