Excursiones de Medio día
Penguins Magdalena y Marta Islands
We sail through the Strait of Magellan to the Magdalena and Marta Islands. Magdalena Island receives more than 120,000 penguins each year and Marta Island is home to over 1,500 sea lions. It is the largest penguin colony in South America, an unmissable place!
Tour Details:
Schedule: from 06:30 to 12:00
Duration: from 4.30 to 5 hours approximately
Meeting point: Solo Expeditions office, José Nogueira street # 1255, Punta Arenas (4 blocks from our Hotel). From there you go to the embarkation point by bus. It’s located app 30 min. from Punta Arenas. And afterwards by speedboats to the Islands.
What to bring: Warm and waterproof clothing, hat with earmuffs, personal backpack with waterproof bag to carry cameras and other delicate items, gloves, sunscreen, trekking shoes.
Season: from October 1 to April 5.
Climate: Program subject to weather conditions.
Includes: shared transport, navigation, bilingual guide, coffee service and entrance to the Natural Monument "Los Pingüinos"
Not included: pick up / drop off a Hotel (Agency is 4 blocks from our hotel); tips.
Children policy: children under 3 years do not pay, from 4 to 12 years pay 50% and over 13 pay normal rate.
The excursion and logistics are provided by the Solo Expeditions Agency, which offers alternatives in case of cancellation due to weather conditions.
For more information visit www.soloexpediciones.cl
PRICE: $69.000 per person
Condors of Patagonia
On the entire planet, there is no other place so close, accessible, and protected to see and photograph one of the largest flying birds in the world, the famous and majestic Andean Condor (Vultur Gryphus). At 78 kilometers from Punta Arenas, you can access the largest condor colony in Chilean Patagonia, home to an average of 40 to 50 specimen throughout the year.
The visit consists of a short, 500 meters walk on flat ground, to the foot of the rock wall, which serves as a roost for condors. The Guide will explain the biology and behavior of birds and the wonderful environment.
During the trip you can observe a large number of other bird species, such as Gulls, Caranchos, Magallan goose, Thrushes, Black chested eagles, among other species.
Tour Details:
Schedule: from 15:00 to 19:00
Duration: from 3.30 to 4 hours
Meeting point: Hotel La Yegua Loca
What to bring: Warm and waterproof clothing, hat with earmuffs, personal backpack with waterproof bag to carry cameras and other delicate items, gloves, sunscreen, shoes suitable for walking on rough terrain.
Season: All year.
Climate: Program subject to weather conditions.
Includes: Pick up and drop off at Hotel La Yegua Loca, shared transport, bilingual English / Spanish guide, coffee and cookie service, entrance ticket to Estancia Olga Teresa in Rio Verde and binoculars for sighting.
Not included: Visit to places not mentioned in the program, extra food to the informed or tips.
A minimum of 2 passengers is required to confirm the tour. The excursion and logistics are provided by the Coach Line Agency. For more information visit www.coachline.cl.
PRICE: $49.500 per person
City Tour y Nao Victoria
Guided tour of the city of Punta Arenas, where you will visit its main streets and avenues. Cerro Mirador with a panoramic view of the city overlooking the Port, the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego Island. In addition, a tour of the Plaza de Armas, the Municipal Cemetery and finally the Chilean replica of the Nao Victoria, a full-scale construction of the ship on which Hernando de Magallanes sailed in 1520 for the discovery of the Strait.
Tour Details:
Schedule: from 9:00 to 12:30 and from 15:00 to 18:30
Duration: 3:30 hours
Meeting point: Hotel La Yegua Loca
What to bring: Warm and waterproof clothing, hat with earmuffs, personal backpack with waterproof bag to carry cameras and other delicate items, gloves, sunscreen, comfortable shoes.
Season: All year.
Climate: Program subject to weather conditions.
Includes: Pick up and drop off at Hotel La Yegua Loca, shared transport, bilingual English / Spanish guide, entrance to Nao Victoria Museum, entrance to the Municipal Cemetery
Does not include: Visit to places not mentioned in the program, food or tips.
A minimum of 2 passengers is required to confirm the tour. The excursion and logistics are provided by the Coach Line Agency. For more information visit www.coachline.cl.
PRICE: $39.500 per person
Kayak in the Strait of Magellan
The half-day tour in the Agua Fresca Bay, 27 kilometers south of Punta Arenas and on the banks of the Strait of Magellan. During the 2 hours kayaking in the Strait you can observe a beautiful natural environment with mountains as well as wildlife, seabirds, sea lions and dolphins whilst being accompanied by a specialized guide.
Tour Details:
Schedule: from 8:00 to 12:30 and from 15:00 to 19:30
Duration: 4,5 hours approximately. (2 hours of paddling)
Meeting point: Hotel La Yegua Loca
What to bring: Warm and waterproof clothing, hat with earmuffs, personal backpack with waterproof bag to carry cameras and other delicate items, gloves, sunscreen, comfortable shoes.
Season: All year.
Climate: Program subject to weather conditions.
Includes: Pick up and drop off in Hotel La Yegua Loca, shared transport, English / Spanish bilingual guide, complete equipment for kayaking, Magellanic tea time snack in Hostería Agua Fresca
Not included: Tips.
This tour does not require previous experience. A minimum of 2 people is required to confirm the tour departure. The excursion and logistics are provided by Kayak Agua Fresca agency. For more information visit https://www.kayakaguafresca.com.