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The 15 Best Punta Arenas Tours & Excursions

25 tours  ·  from $46

Punta Arenas is about what is offshore. The 15 below cover the penguin islands, the strait crossings and the estancias inland, with prices, sailing times and the months each one actually runs.

Punta Arenas: Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island - The boat ride across the Strait of Magellan
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Punta Arenas: Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island

1.Walk with Penguins on Magdalena & Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 611 reviews · 5 hours · from $150Our pick

From Punta Arenas, travel by bus and boat to Magdalena Island for a guided one-hour walk beside wild Magellanic penguins. If weather allows, continue to Marta Island for sea lions and seabirds. English and Spanish guides, coffee, and the island entry fee are included. Expect wind, waves, and an early start.

“Sunny day, not so windy. Perfect for walking and take pictures. Guide was a very knowledgeable person. Service was perfect overall.”

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Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour - Leaving Punta Arenas before sunrise
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Punta Arenas: Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

2.Full-Day Whales, Penguins, and Glaciers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 325 reviews · 14 hours · from $365

Leave Punta Arenas before dawn for a full day with Solo Expediciones. A one-hour coach ride leads to a modern boat and a long voyage through the Strait of Magellan to Cape Froward and Francisco Coloane Marine Park. Look for humpback whales, Magellanic penguins, sea lions, dolphins, birds, waterfalls, and glaciers. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks are included.

“You see amazing things in one day. The cost is really high but worth it in my opinion. With this price I would expect it to have less persons as a limit. Food is not good but average to cover your daily hunger. The stuff is nice 👌”

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Punta Arenas: Full Day Tierra del Fuego & King Penguins - The early pickup and the ferry across the Strait of Magellan
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Punta Arenas: Full Day Tierra del Fuego & King Penguins

3.Full Day Tierra del Fuego & King Penguins

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 179 reviews · 15 hours · from $110

Spend about 15 hours crossing the Strait of Magellan, visiting Porvenir, and watching King Penguins at their only South American colony. Guides such as Christian, Alvaro, Katherine, and Valentina add useful stories about Selknam culture, wildlife, and local history. Expect long van rides, changing weather, and extra cash for meals and park entry.

“Christopher (driver) and Christian (guide) are a great team. They readily share their knowledge and do their best to maximize what you see. While it was a long day, it was well worth it.”

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Navigation Magdalena Island and Marta - Isla Marta: sea lions from the water
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Navigation Magdalena Island and Marta

4.Navigation Magdalena Island and Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 164 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Leave Punta Arenas at 6:30 a.m. for Laredo Bay, then cross the Strait of Magellan by boat to Isla Magdalena and Isla Marta. Walk among Magellanic penguins, watch sea lions and Imperial Cormorants, and keep an eye out for dolphins and whales. Guides such as Sebastian and Rafael add useful detail along the way.

“Wonderful adventure with great knowledge and friendly staff. Very organized, expect to be cold and somewhat wet depending on the weather that day. Fun adventure with memorable moments with sea lions and lots and lots of penguins.”

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Punta Arenas: Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour - The early van ride from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
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Punta Arenas: Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour

5.Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 16 hours · from $106

Travel in a small group of up to 14 from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit Milodon Cave, Grey Beach, Pehoé, Salto Grande, Nordenskjold Lake, and Laguna Amarga. Guides such as Pablo, Christian, Camila, and Javier are praised for clear explanations and flexible timing in changing weather.

“My guide Pablo was very knowledgeable and spoke both english and spanish. The scenery was absolutely wonderful and worth the very long day!”

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Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island - One Hour Among Magellanic Penguins
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Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island

6.Walk alongside Penguins on Magdalene Island and navigate Marta Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Leave Punta Arenas early for Isla Magdalena, where you spend about an hour walking a marked path among Magellanic penguins. Then circle Isla Marta by boat to see sea lions, cormorants, petrels, and possible dolphins or whales. Guides such as Sebastian and Rafael explain the wildlife in English and Spanish. Expect wind, cold, and possible rough water.

“This tour was as advertised. We took a 45 minute ride to the pier, followed by a 45 minute boat ride to Magdalena Island, and then a ride by Marta Island to watch the Sea Lions and Seals. The staff was absolutely terrific, gave our kids small penguin souvenirs and drinks upon return from the island. All the knowledge about the animals and the surroundings were delivered in both English and Spanish. It is a must do if you are in Punta Arenas. Our bus was a bit late to arrive on the day”

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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas - The Catamaran Crossing and Its Limits
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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

7.Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Meet at 6:30 a.m. in Punta Arenas for a minivan transfer and boat ride to Magdalena Island. Walk a marked trail among wild Magellanic penguins, visit the lighthouse, and look for dolphins. Weather permitting, the boat also passes Isla Marta for sea lions and elephant seals. Guides such as Rodrigo and Sebastian lead the wildlife walk.

“Good excursion on Magdelena Island. Plenty of time for pics. Marta island is really a bust as you are too far from the island to get an idea of the size of the sea lions. Plus between the boat rocking, and everyone jockeying for position, pics are dismal. Strongly suggest you ask people to stay in their first seat throughout the boat excursion. I don't want to fight for my place to sit everytime on the boat....some people lack basic courtesy.”

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Private Torres del Paine & Milodon, departing from Punta Arenas - The early drive to Puerto Natales
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Private Torres del Paine & Milodon, departing from Punta Arenas

8.Private Torres del Paine & Milodon, departing from Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $554Top rated

Leave Punta Arenas at 6:00 am for a private day in Patagonia with an English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Milodon Cave, Torres del Paine, Lake Pehoé, Nordenskjold Lake, Laguna Amarga, and Cerro Castillo. Guides such as Gerardo, Juan, and Christian tailor the pace, explain the region, and make photo stops along the way.

“Torres Del Paine is such a beautiful place to visit. The landscape and the color of the water on the lakes were amazing. Our guide Gerardo Jaque made it even more enjoyable as he explained everything about the park and pointed out all picture perfect location for photos. I highly recommend Amigos Tours for Torres Del Paine full day tour from Punta Arenas. Thanks for the memories.”

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Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave - The early road to Puerto Natales
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Punta Arenas: Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

9.Full Day Torres del Paine + Milodon Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 14 hours · from $152

Travel from Punta Arenas in a small group of up to 12 to see Torres del Paine, Cuernos del Paine, Salto Grande, Lake Grey, and Milodon Cave. English and Spanish guides such as Juan, Luis, Atma, and Gabriel lead the day. Expect about 14 hours on the road, short walks, big views, and no included meals.

“Juan is an awesome guide who has a huge knowledge and a huge passion for his job. It was a pleasure having him as a guide. The tour was very long, but worthwhile.”

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Punta Arenas: Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk - What the five-hour outing feels like
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Punta Arenas: Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk

10.Magdalena Island Navigation & Penguin Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $209

Spend about five hours sailing from Punta Arenas to Magdalena Island, then walk for roughly one hour beside Magellanic penguins in the Los Pingüinos Natural Monument. A bilingual guide shares information in English and Spanish, while the crossing may bring sightings of dolphins, whales, gulls, cormorants, and albatrosses.

“The island and the penguins were great but the trip was terrible. First off since it was advertised as shore excursion we assumed that we would have transportation. Nope After having their information translated by a taxi man we found out that we needed to take a taxi to the car ferry port We did get there on time but no one was there to help us. Someone else told us what to do. The car ferry cost $50 the taxi costs $10 and we paid $230 for what????? Don't waste your money.”

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King Penguin Nature Reserve - Tierra del Fuego Island - Leaving Punta Arenas before sunrise
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King Penguin Nature Reserve – Tierra del Fuego Island

11.King Penguin Nature Reserve – Tierra del Fuego Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave Punta Arenas around 5:00 a.m. for a full-day trip to Tierra del Fuego’s King Penguin Nature Reserve. A bilingual guide such as Atma, José, Alberto or Gabriel leads the journey by air-conditioned vehicle and ferry. Expect roughly 14 hours, a reserve fee of CLP 17,000, extra lunch costs, cold wind, and about an hour near the penguins.

“José was an excellent guide - funny, personable, knowledgeable and overall very welcoming. I also appreciated that he helped take photographs of the penguins through the monocular! I would absolutely take more tours with him! It is a long day, but there’s so much to see and experience. I went on this tour for the penguins, but I also wanted to see other wildlife and learn more about the area/region. I thought this was absolutely worth the day-trip! Notes for travelers: bring binoculars, it definitely elevates the experience. I dressed in layers, and was grateful I included extra socks in my layers!”

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Punta Arenas: King Penguin Park and Tierra del Fuego Trip - Crossing the Magellan Strait
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Punta Arenas: King Penguin Park and Tierra del Fuego Trip

12.King Penguin Park and Tierra del Fuego Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · 14 hours · from $180

From Punta Arenas, join a small bilingual group with guides such as Atma and Hernandez for a full day in Tierra del Fuego. Ride the ferry, visit Porvenir, spend about 1 to 1.5 hours at King Penguin Park, and stop at Cerro Sombrero and San Gregorio Estancia. Expect beautiful scenery, real Patagonian weather, and many hours on the road.

“Honestly, the reviews of this trip do not do it justice. Of course this is a long day, penguins live in the wilderness, and therefore it takes time to get to their natural habit - it's a privilege to visit and there is a reason why we're seeing them here and not in a zoo! Atma and Hernandez were amazing with communicating the realities of the landscape and wind on Tierra del Fuego and how that might impact the timings of our trip, however everything went very smoothly. The ferry on the way there is two hours but it's comfortable and you can buy snacks and coffee, and the mini-bus…”

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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas - The Catamaran Crossing and Its Limits
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Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

13.Magdalena Island Penguin Tour by Boat from Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · 5 hours · from $160

Travel from Punta Arenas to Magdalena Island by coach and catamaran, then walk for about an hour among Magellanic penguins. A guide speaks Spanish and English, and the visit includes the lighthouse, an interpretation center, island access, and tea or coffee. Bring ID, warm layers, sunglasses, and a camera.

“bereits im Bus ein paar Informationen zu Land und Leuten wäre sehr interessant gewesen. Auch auf dem Katamaran gab es nur wiederkehrende Verhaltensregeln bei den Pinguinen.”

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Punta Arenas: Dolphin & Wildlife Watching - What a small boat means on the Strait of Magellan
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Punta Arenas: Dolphin & Wildlife Watching

14.Dolphin & Wildlife Watching

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 45 reviews · 3h 30m · from $190

Set out from Punta Arenas at 8:00 a.m. for Agua Fresca Bay, then cruise the Strait of Magellan in search of southern dolphins. Guides such as Claudia provide English or Spanish support, while the small-boat setting brings you close to pods, birds, and possibly whales. Warm clothing is essential, and weather can change the departure time.

“Incredible experience! You get an extra layer of protective clothes but your shoes can still get wet :)”

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Mountain Bike Adventure in Punta Arenas - Three hours among the lengas and coigues
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Mountain Bike Adventure in Punta Arenas

15.Mountain Bike Adventure in Punta Arenas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $192

Spend about seven hours mountain biking around Punta Arenas and the Magallanes National Reserve. Guides such as Javier and Juan Pablo adjust the route to your ability, with quality bikes, helmets, snacks, hotel pickup, and small groups of up to six. Expect forest trails, technical sections, views over the Magellan Strait, and weather that can change quickly.

“Bash and Traci here from Park City Utah. Though the weather didn't cooperate, our guide Matias made sure we still had a great time riding the XC trails above Punta Arenas. Beautiful forests! The mountain bike park looked fun but just too slippery for our day. The specialized E-bikes were the real deal, from beginner to advanced, you're going to have fun!”

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