King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour
Overview
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14 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the beautiful Patagonia full of flora and fauna, travel on a ferry and meet the King Penguin Colony, also discovering the Tierra del Fuego; origin of the Selknam culture. After crossing the Strait of Magellan and visiting Porvenir, we will go 114 km to the east, where the King Penguin Park is located, a unique sighting spot we will be able to observe a group of about 40 specimens of this species at close range. After 1 hour in the place we will continue our trip observing the helmet of the Estancia Josefina. We will also visit the Cerro Sombrero village. Finally we will cross again the Strait of Magellan.
It is important to note that the times are estimated, they may vary depending on weather conditions and ferry schedules for navigation.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear comfortable, warm clothes and trekking shoes or boots
Please bring a jacket, windbraker or sweater, a scarf, hat, sunglasses and water
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants (mandatory)
Tour is subjected to weather conditions
This tour doesn't work on December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.
There's an entrance fee which you have to pay directly on the destination entrance for the King Penguin Park.
There'll be time for a traditional chilean lunch (meals not included)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 5 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 5 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Parque Pinguino Rey
You can observe a colony of at least 40 King Penguins at short distance.
What‘s Included
Ferry Ticket
English/Spanish tour guide
Transfer from/to Punta Arenas Hotel.
Airport transfers
Optional Gratuities
Lunch
King Penguin Park
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour. Exceptional...
Mara M,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing Tour. Exceptional Tierra del Fuego. We enjoyed very much and we are recommended this tour very deeply.
Fantastic trip to the edge of the Americas
Courtney T,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an experience. I didnt realize I booked the 6-8 hour tour. But so happy I did. Food point were great, the ferry through the Straight of Magellan and seeing the penguins were amazing. If you are in this region of the world, do NOT miss this. It was fantastic.
The guide Martin is...
Carolyn P,,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide Martin is great. He provides a nice history of the area. This trip gives you a short visit to the King Penguins at a distance. Worth the trip if you have never had the chance to see these birds before.
Cool penguins
Explorer57750792979,,Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Long day with lots of driving worth it though got to tierra de fuego and cross the straits of Magellan.Penguins were cool and Paula and Alex were great hosts,recommend.
It was so amazing to see...
Shea H,,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so amazing to see the penguins and they were so much closer than I expected. It is a long day but the vehicle was comfortable and there were plenty of chances to stretch our legs and use the facilities.
Expect a crowded uncomfortable van for HOURS
Gary H,,Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Lots and lots of driving, hours. Seeing the wildlife and stopping to see the wildlife along the drive was wonderful as was the driver. And of course the penguins were fun. Lunch was good. Too much Spanish, not enough English.
Excellent expierence
Paul H,,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00There are ;lots of stops on this trip, some of which were not interesting. You are 100 meters for the penguins, so if you bring binoculars that would be great. They do have binoculars at the site.
King penguins awesome - trip mediocre
Deb L,,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00King penguins were so cool to see, for sure a highlight - but it turned into a 15 hour day, lunch was okay ($14 for roast lamb & potatoes, vegetarians also served the soup with chunks of meat in it). Heavy winds meant taking 1+ hour to the car ferry, then another 1.5 hours to the penguins sanctuary in a 15 person transit van. For the final 2 hours guide talked nonstop. Exhausting. Must really want to see penguins.
Too much driving, too little penguins
Marta A,,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This was a very, very long trip. It started around 7:30 and we got back to Punta Arenas at 22:40. That’s 15 hours to see beautiful penguins for 1 hour. Crossing the Magellan Strait was interesting, but crossing back took for ever because there were too many cars. Both the driver and the guide were professional, and did a wonderful job, but the trip needs to be planned differently. It would also help to tell people that there is no food available from 13:00 until 22:40. I would have brought some food with me, had I known that.
Great guides, shared local history and the penguins are a highlight
Elizabeth S,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the King Penguins, the set up is very respectful of the wildlife and offers plenty of time to watch and take photos. Our guide Luis was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Luis shared lots of information about the Selk'nam people, which we really appreciated. Lunch was great at a little restaurant on Tierra del Fuego. The ferry ride back to Punta Arenas was also really enjoyable as we saw plenty of whales ☺️ Thanks Luis & Mauricio!
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