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Penguins Watching-Navigation Horseback Riding & BBQ From Santiago
5.0(8)Chile6–8 hours
VIATOR5.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(4)
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At a glance
Duration
6–8 hours
Price from
$459 / person
Location
Chile
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
Languages
PT, EN, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Terraventura Outdoor
Description
We guarantee a unique, high-quality experience focusing on premium safety standards and personalized service.
This full-day adventure wildlife with authentic Chilean ranch life, just 1 hour 55 minutes from your Santiago hotel.
Itinerary:
• Navigation & Sighting: Enjoy an exclusive 1.5-hour boat trip (reserved only for you) from Zapallar Dock to the protected Cachagua Island Sanctuary. Witness the endangered, yet wonderfully unique, Humboldt Penguins in their natural habitat.
• Desert Dunes & Wildlife: Explore the spectacular Ritoque sand dunes—a unique desert-like landscape in Central Chile—and spot diverse native bird species within the surrounding native forest.
• Premium Horseback Riding: A guided, safe, and high-quality horseback riding tour. Perfect for all skill levels.
• Exclusive Barbecue Lunch: A delicious, private outdoor lunch (Roast Beef or Vegetarian options) served just for your group at the ranch,
This is a stress-free, safe, and truly unique family experience.
Tour Options
Penguins Watching-Navigation HorseRide BBQ From Stgo Private Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Isla Cachagua
Admission included120 min
Penguins island by motorboat (1hr 30 m)
Note: Penguins Island is front Cachagua Beach, around 80 mts, therefore all navigation is by the coast between Zapallar and Cachagua
"This experience requires good weather and good sea condition for safety for passenger safety"
Zapallar
120 min
beaches and dock
Ritoque
180 min
Ritoque sand dunes and beaches and pine park
Horseback riding and barbecue lunch
What's included
Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
helmet, gloves, lifejacket
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Excess baggage
Roast Beef on the pine park and vegetable meal, alcohol beverage
Not included
optional gratuties
Pickup Locations & Times
PICKUP AND DROP OFF (FROM SANTIAGO CITY)
PRIVATE EXCURSION
Hotel / Apartment / Private Residence
Airbnb or other passenger-owned locations
Distance: 2 hr 20 min from Santiago to Zapallar
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 this tour take?
Penguins Watching-Navigation Horseback Riding & BBQ From Santiago lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $459 per person for this Chile 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 this 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. PICKUP AND DROP OFF (FROM SANTIAGO CITY)
PRIVATE EXCURSION
Hotel / Apartment / Private Residence
Airbnb or other passenger-owned locations
Distance: 2 hr 20 min from Santiago to Zapallar Pickup points include Wyndham Santiago Pettra.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(8)
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Katherine_S
October 27, 2023
Best day ever
Seeing penguins, riding horses on the sand dunes to the Pacific Ocean and then galloping on the beach!! We then had an amazing lunch of vegetables rice steak and sausage cooked on a grill before us under some tall eucalyptus trees
Operator response
Katherine, your friend, are fantastic people, it was a pleasure to meet you and thank you for trusting Terraventura Outdoor to live a special and unique experience with us. We are very grateful and happy because we met your expectations. Thanks
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Danette B
June 3, 2023
Amazing way to experience Chile!
I cannot say enough great things about this adventure. Penguins, horseback riding, a tour of a ranch, and lunch with vino - absolute perfection. Terry and the Terraventura team took care of every detail. The trip is more like 8-10 hours, and it is full of adventure and activity. For the boat ride to Penguin island, it is not a large craft, so plan accordingly. It is so cool seeing the Humboldt penguins and their habitat. I highly recommend taking this tour.
Operator response
Hi Danette, was a pleasure to meet you and your husband, we are very happy that was your expectation in this experience full day, penguins, horses and barbecue in the ranch. thank you so much. Regards
J
J4840GTfranc
March 20, 2023
Extraordinary and original
I will try to summarize the tremendous experience that Terry in addition to being excellent person was an excellent host.
I begin by saying that the experience is as it describes the activity, with the added value of the explanation Terry gave us in addition to the entertaining and entertaining talk, the experience of the penguins sighting was spectacular in addition to the beautiful and picturesque landscape of Zapallar, later the horseback riding that even if you do not have any experience, the warmth of Terry and the owners of the stables make you forget the worry of not knowing how to ride, the walk on the beach, the medanos and desert parts of the landscape, riding horses are unforgettable. To top off the roast with Chiloé vegetables and excellent Cavernet Franc wine, they capped the experience in a masterful way. I owed this review to Terry whom we will certainly look to repeat in another experience. 1000% recommended.
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I'll try to summarize the tremendous experience with Terry besides being an excellent person was an excellent host.
Beginning to say that the experience is as it describes the activity, with the added value of the explanation Terry gave us besides the entertaining and amenable talk, the experience of sighting the penguins was spectacular besides the beautiful and picturesque landscape of Zapallar, later the horse ride that even if you have none experience, the warmth of Terry and the owners of the stables make you forget the concern not knowing how to ride, the beach walk, the medans and desert parts of the landscape, ride on horseback are unforgettable. To finish the roast with Chiloé vegetables and an excellent Cavernet Franc wine, the experience was completed in a masterful way. I owed this review to Terry who we will no doubt to keep in contact to repeat in another experience. 1000% recommended.
Operator response
For our company, having clients like you is a luxury and for this reason they deserve a world-class service such as the Terraventura Outdoor modality.
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enriquemY5277DQ
January 8, 2023
Great experience
The tour was a great experience. Seeing penguins in the wild was probably one of the most spectacular things I have seen. Out tour guide, Terry, was great. He was very knowledgeable about the region. I would highly recommend the experience.
Operator response
Hi Enrique, thank you so much for you and your wife for you company in this experience, we are happy that you had great day. Regards
G
gershon18
November 12, 2022
Chile visit
We had an outstanding experience with Terry. He picked up from our hotel. The car ride was great and very comfortable. The trip was tailored to our interests. We had a great tour of multiple sites. The highlight was the horseback riding. We had an excellent guide named Millary. She was outstanding. The whole experience was great and I highly recommend Terry and Millary.
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Operator response
Gershon, thank you so much for the reservation, was a very nice the experience with you and your wife visiting Valparaiso Region. Regards
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Paul_S
August 19, 2022
Great outdoor and diverse excursion
Great tour and tour guide. Saw penguins, beautiful coastal landscape. Horse ride over sand dunes with some time riding on the beach. Great BBQ after
Operator response
Hi Paul, thanks you so much for the reservation and was great experience with you and family.
Regards
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Jenna_P
August 19, 2022
Terry is amazing and the trip was sooo beautiful!
Terry was great and it was clearly important to him that we had a great day! The waves were too high to travel by boat so he took us to all the locations by land and I think we ended up with an even better experience because of this. The horse back riding was beautiful too! The dunes were really cool and we got to ride down by the ocean. Afterwards he grilled us up a meal that was amazing. We had such a good day with Terry that we asked him to take us somewhere else the next day.
Operator response
Hi Jenna and Elena, thank you so much for the first reservation and then "Ski El Colorado" was amazing experience with both and the snow road and the mountain.
Regards
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Casandra_V
July 23, 2022
What a great day!
We highly recommend this tour. Terry, our guide, made this a day we will never forget. We laughed, some of us cried, there was fun, food and booze. Beautiful scenery at very isolated locations - we did not see another tourist the entire time. Highly recommend, you will not regret it.
Operator response
Hi Cassandra, thank you so much, was a nice day with you and family.
Regards
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