Live the adventure on a spectacular day trip to Tierra del Fuego, meet the King Penguin, the second largest penguin in the world in its natural habitat, amaze with the immensity of the Patagonian Pampas and sail through the mythical Strait of Magellan, all this on the King Penguin Park tour
Pickup and drop off at your accommodation (urban area) in Punta Arenas
07am to 07:40am
It takes place from October to May of each year, from Tuesday to Sunday
There are 2 ways to cross the Strait of Magellan, the first is through the crossing through Tres Puentes located at the northern entrance to Punta Arenas (the crossing takes approximately 2 hours in a ferry) and the second is through the crossing through Punta Delgada (the crossing lasts approximately 30 minutes), located 170 km north of Punta Arenas. Depending on the above, it is possible that Porvenir will not be visited and the duration of the tour could be extended to around three hours. Regardless of the route, the tour rate always remains the same.
You must pay only with a credit or debit card in the king penguin park itself at the time of entry. The entry costs are as follows:
Depending on where the crossing is made, we can make a stop in Cerro Sombrero or Porvenir for lunch, generally the costs vary between CLP$7000 and CLP$15,000, and there are also meals of the day, which include a starter, lunch, dessert and a drink. It is also recommended to bring food from Punta Arenas, since the route is long and there are no places to buy.
Yes, you can cancel or reschedule your reservation if you notify us 48 hours before the start of the tour, in this case we will refund 100% of the cost you paid when making the reservation or we will reschedule without penalty.
We start at 07:00 picking up tourists in their respective lodgings, heading to the sector of Tres Puentes and boarding the Ferry at 08:30 am. The navigation lasts 2 hours arriving at 10:30 am to the Island of Tierra del Fuego. Arriving in the city of Porvenir we will visit and visit the Provincial Museum Fernando Cordero Rusque. Around 13:30 hrs we leave the city of Porvenir and we go to the Penguin King Park, located 120 km south of Porvenir, sector of Bay Useless, at the mouth of the river Marazzi is this colony of penguins.
The King penguin is a migratory bird that is mobilized from its reproduction sites in some sub-Antarctic islands in search of food. On the shores of Tierra del Fuego, we know that it has been a frequent visitor since the time when the Selknam lived because they have found bone remains of king penguin in their archaeological sites.
Here you can sighting this beautiful bird and enjoy the surroundings. After 17:00 hrs will begin the return taking a different route passing through the commune of Cerro Sombrero and from there arrive to Bahía Azul where the crossing will take place (20 minutes aprox) and then we will travel 180 km to reach Punta Arenas at 9:30pm approximately.
Full day Tierra del Fuego is made daily in high season and in low season you should consult us (mainly on weekends)
Note: The itinerary may be modified according to the availability of the ferry and the visiting time assigned by the King Penguin Park itself.
Important: Tour end time is approximate and subject to change. It is recommended not to book the tour if you have a flight scheduled from Punta Arenas that same day or before noon the next day.
King Penguin Park was an unforgettable experience. Seeing these majestic creatures up close was breathtaking. The park is well-maintained and the staff are knowledgeable and passionate. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area.
Our tour guide, was very good! We appreciate his job!
What else can you say besides it is a unique experience to view king penguins. The facilities are simple but functional. I just wish it had been a little less windy. Wind was so strong it was difficult to take good photos.
Great tour,, absolutely recommended
What a fabulous experience. A great driver and our guide, Diego, was awesome! The penguins were amazing and a beautiful sight. Thanks to Diego for showing us how to take fantastic camera shots and thanks too to the wonderful guides at the penguin park who spend six weeks there at a time! Great day -Diego was very knowledgeable and kept us informed and entertained the whole time. Loved the extras – Shame there weren’t more food / restaurant / takeaway options for lunch and it was planned for so early in the trip. Overall though a memorable day spent with some great people.