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Recommend as an easy way to guarantee to see penguins
Tour was easy enough to navigate and to get close enough to penguin colony. Tour guides informative and very respectful of nature.
Operator response
Great to hear you enjoy it! Best
Magdalena Island Navigation
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4h 30min
- Price from
- $190 / person
- Location
- Punta Arenas, Chile
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Turismo Viento del Sur
- Meeting point
- Meeting point is the entrance of vehicles of the Prat dock.There a staff person will be waiting to take you to the counter where you will check in before boarding.
Description
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.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Tickets
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Lunch
Transfers from your accommodation
Traveller Ratings
4.4
8 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Magdalena Island Navigation take?
Magdalena Island Navigation lasts about 4h 30min.
How much does Magdalena Island Navigation cost?
Prices start at $190 per person for this Punta Arenas 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.
Can I cancel Magdalena Island Navigation for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meeting point is the entrance of vehicles of the Prat dock. There a staff person will be waiting to take you to the counter where you will check in before boarding. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Magdalena Island Navigation offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(8)
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Super day
Loved our walk with the penguins of Magdalena Island. We didn’t realise how close we would be to the penguins. Lovely experience!
Operator response
We are very glad you enjoyed the visit!
R
Excellent experience...
Excellent experience seeing the penguins on the island. The tour operator had experienced staff who could explain interesting facts about visiting the island and penguins
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us !
V
Starting time is checkin....
Starting time is checkin. One hour before departing. Great service and staff is amazingly helpful. Please follow the protocols on the island. It protects the land species. Some tourists are idiots and should be kicked off.
Operator response
Hello Veronica. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Best VDSTours
R
Most wonderful...
Most wonderful experience!! Walking with the penguins was a fantastic experience. Highly recommend this tour. We saw hundreds of penguins and fuzzy babies too!!
Operator response
Dear passenger Thank you for sharing your good experience with other travelers Best VDSTours
R
Need better communication ..otherwise a fantastic trip!
It's a must see when in Puenta Arenas. We had a wonderful experience. The boat was clean, very comfortable and efficiently run. The island is breathtaking. Our tour operator picked us up and dropped us up on time. The car was clean. Overall we are happy. Just wished that the tour agent would be more timely in communication or provide complete information once booking is confirmed. We spoke to another couple on the trip and they feel the same.
Operator response
Dear passenger Thank you for the good comments. About the communication you are right. It's just because we had a lot of cancelations in this tour so we can't confirm the tour and send information until the day before. Best VDSTours
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Unhappy
We booked three days before the excursion. The night before, we received an email from their partner that the trip was canceled. No explanation as to the reason. They offered an alternate time which was unacceptable as we were on a cruise ship. They said they will refund our money. I’m still waiting.
Operator response
Dear passenger. The refund was required the same day of the tour through Viator. We are very sorry for cancelation, we are just reseller and depends of official tour company. unfortunately they cancel the day before without another explanation that we gave you.
H
Fascinating trip
Fascinating trip to Magdalena Island to observe penguins' habitats. The guides were outstanding with providing us background information.
Operator response
We are very glad you enjoyed the tour girls Best VDSTours
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