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• Cancelled with no communication

  ANNE B,,Dec 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  Tour was cancelled due to an occurrence beyond the control of the operator but we were not informed.

• Penguins - not at Antarctica

  Lucy H,,Dec 24, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great experience seeing the Humboldt penguins and tour of Viña Del Mar and Concon! Lautaro was our guide and he did a great job explaining and planning the day. We had great views of the penguins on the boat tour.

• Amazing trip. We were...

  Kandee W,,Dec 15, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Amazing trip. We were able to get right up the approach limits on the island. Lots of Penguins and other birds. Additional tours of the beach towns was also enjoyable. Beautiful country.

• We had a wonderful Viator...

  Jeffrey K,,Dec 7, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a wonderful Viator excursion in Santiago that took us to see the penguins on Cachagua Island, sea lions in a coastal city to the south, and the incredible murals of Valparaíso. The itinerary itself was fantastic and offered a great mix of wildlife, scenery, and culture. The tour was advertised as a private experience, but it ended up being semi-private as we picked up another couple along the way. That said, it worked out just fine—the other couple was very pleasant, and it did not take away from our enjoyment. Our tour guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating throughout the day, making sure everyone felt comfortable and well taken care of. The tour started with hotel pickup and lasted a little over 12 hours from start to finish, which was longer than the 9 hours originally expected. While it was a long day, it was also very full and rewarding. One of the highlights was a delightful Chilean lunch, followed by a stop for Brazilian ice cream—both were excellent and a perfect way to break up such a full itinerary. Overall, it was a memorable experience with great guides and unforgettable sights. We truly enjoyed the day and would recommend this excursion to anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Chile in a single, well-planned outing.

• Excellent Guide. Unfortunately Weather Turned.

  ScottTelecky,,Mar 23, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Our guide Lautaro was excellent and knowledgeable about the area and it's history. He was on time picking us up, very personable and fun to chat with on lots of topics. Unfortunately the weather turned rough and the boats couldn't make the trip to Cachagua Island. However, there was a beach across the way where we could still observe and take pictures of the Humboldt penguins (our main goal). Very good Empanadas for lunch at a place on the beach. All in all a good tour company. Unfortunately we can't control the weather.

• Penguins and more!

  Andrew A,,Mar 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Lautaro was a great guide and provided interesting history. The tour was a great way to get outside of Santiago and see the Penguins, sea lions, and a huge pod of bottlenose dolphins as a bonus! Lautaro's knowledge of food and culture was also great and we loved the empanadas he shared with us. We feel like we now have a friend in Santiago!

  

  

  

• An excellent Penguin tour with Terry!

  893AmyE,,Mar 12, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Terry is an excellent guide. He gave us a great tour on our drive to Penguin island, sharing a lot of information about the region and sights. The highlight, of course, was seeing the Penguins along with the Pelicans and Cormorants on this unique island (you’ll have to go to see what I mean). It’s nice that this a permanent colony of Humboldt penguins, which are visible year round. The boat ride in the open skif was exciting and the scenery was beautiful. We loved Zapallar beach and the town of Zapallar when we had lunch at a lovely cocina. Best empanadas ever! We’re planning to recommend Terry to our adventure-loving friends back in the US.

• Even with headwinds, a great experience

  skylerbradleyh,,Dec 18, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our guide, Lautaro, met us at our hotel in Santiago for this day trip. Fair warning - there is a bit of driving involved with this trip, but it is worth it. We first went to see Humboldt Penguins, Cormorants, Gulls, and other sea birds at the coast near Cachagua. Unbeknownst to our guide, on this day, the dock was closed due to recent damage. So, we were not able to access the boats. However, we were still able to get relatively close to all of the birds, including penguins, by walking along the beach and using binoculars with the help of our guide. This may have been a blessing in disguise, because we stayed dry. The real highlight of the trip, in our opinion, was visiting Valparaiso. This city is truly a cultural gem with amazing views and an artistic history that is truly unique. Spend as much time as you can here with the street art. This trip takes all day (in a good way).

  

  

  

  

  

• We really enjoyed this...

  Jessica M,,Nov 8, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We really enjoyed this trip! Our guide Lautaro was friendly, knowledgeable, and checked in with us/offered options to make sure the trip was what we wanted it to be. He also provided a great list of recommendations for when we got back to the city. The penguins, sea lions, and otter were all worth seeing!

• Great experience a

  Brandy W,,Sep 25, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had an excellent experience. Our guide made us feel comfortable and is knowledgeable. Boat ride was an adventure. We saw many penguins and took great pictures. Great way to see the coast of Chile!

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