3-Day Punta Arenas Private Tour: Marine Fauna of the Austral Extreme

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Product Code: 409510

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore Punta Arenas
    • Different hotel categories available
    • Breakfasts included
Tour Code
409510
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Punta Arenas
End City
Punta Arenas
Language
English, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Private Tour

Private tour only for you; no strangers

Itinerary

Day 01
Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

Hotel: Kran Kreen Hotel (Boutique) or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

Reception at Punta Arenas airport and transfer to your hotel.

In the afternoon, city tour: the first location that we will visit is the Plaza de Armas and its monument of Hernando de Magallanes, inaugurated in 1920, this 10 mts high bronze statue represents the Portuguese explorer standing on a cannon and in its base of stone, you can find a Tehuelche Indian who symbolizes the Patagonia, a Selknam native, who represents Tierra del Fuego and a mermaid. Later, we will go to the Cerro de la Cruz lookout, to have a view of the city, the Bulnes Avenue and the Magellan Straigt. Finally, we visit the Salesian Museum, considered one of the most completes museums of the Patagonia.

Return to the hotel and overnight.

Tips:
Consider that the museum has 3 floors, and it does not have an elevator.

Visiting Attractions

  • Plaza de Armas Plaza de Armas

Meal

  • B:Excluded
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 02
Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

Hotel: Kran Kreen Hotel (Boutique) or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to take an optional excursión (not included).

【Half Day Nao Victoria】

Duration: 3 h app.

Departures: Daily

Includes: transfer from/to Punta Arenas hotel and entrance fee to the museum.

Go back in time for 500 years in history when you visit this full-scale replica of Hernando Magellan's ship with an onboard experience through ambient sounds, replicas of everyday objects, navigation instruments and artillery.

【Half Day Strait Park】

Duration: 4h30 app.

Departures: Daily

Includes: transfer from/to Punta Arenas hotel and entrance fee.

Bulnes Fort, or Strait Park, was the first settlement in Southern Chile founded in 1843 as a strategic point for the defense of the population, resulting in the subsequent founding of the city of Punta Arenas in 1848. The tour extends through this historical place, where we will discover every detail of its legacy and We will have free time to take photographs.

【Full Day Inútil Bay Penguins (SIB)】

Duration: 12-13 h app.

Departures: (Oct 15 / Mar) Daily

Includes: transfer from/to Punta Arenas hotel, box lunch and entrance fee.

On this guided tour of limited capacity, we will cross the Strait of Magellan until we reach Inútil Bay, an area of ​​recognized archaeological value in Tierra del Fuego, with human occupations dating back 6,000 years. The highest density of archaeological sites in the area is concentrated on the coast, with a total of 62 throughout Bahía Inútil, 12 of them in the area of ​​the King Penguin Nature Reserve (Aptenodytes patagonicus). This migratory bird, the second largest of the 18 species of penguins that exist in the world, moves from its breeding areas on sub-Antarctic islands to the circumpolar Antarctic waters in search of food.

【Half Day Magdalena Island & Marta Island Navigation (SIB)】

Duration: 4h30 aprox.

Departures: (Oct / Mar) Daily, subject to weather conditions.

Includes: transfers from/to Punta Arenas hotel and entrance fee.

Magdalena Island welcomes more than 60,000 penguins each year and Marta Island is home to more than 1,500 sea lions. We begin with this unique adventure, heading towards Laredo Bay to embark to Magdalena Island, where we will disembark 1 hour later to discover the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins, in the largest colony in Chile. We continue our journey to Marta Island to spot sea lions, and if weather conditions allow, imperial cormorants and hundreds of southern gulls. After this, we will begin the trip back to Punta Arenas, where our activity ends.

【Half Day Patagonian Wildlife (SIB)】

Duration: 5 h app.

Departures: (Oct / Mar) Daily, subject to weather conditions.

Includes: transfers from/to Punta Arenas hotel, snacks and entrance fee.

100 km north of Punta Arenas, our route is an unforgettable immersion into the extensive Patagonian pampa, subject to strong winds all year round and characterized by low temperatures and shrubby vegetation. Feel the unique experience of photographing species of wild birds and mammals in their natural environment such as: Guanacos, Culpeo and Gray Fox, Hares, Rheas, Flamingos, Black-necked Swans and other more discreet ones such as the Piche and Peludo Armadillo , the Chingue: the famous Condor, and other birds of prey such as Moras Eagles, etc.

We will visit the largest condor colony in Chilean Patagonia, located 78 km from Punta Arenas, where after a light walk, we will reach the foot of the rock wall that serves as a refuge for the condors. An amazing journey through our wildlife!


【Full Day Whales & Glaciers (SIB)】

Duration: 13 h app.

Departures: (Dec / Mar) Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, subject to weather conditions.

Includes: transfers from/to Punta Arenas, breakfast, lunch, coffee on board and Whiskey with ancient ice.

This full-day trip will make us feel nature in its most pure state, leaving very early from Punta Arenas, we will travel by bus to our embarkation 50 kilometers south of the city and then sail exploring the Strait of Magellan, enjoying a landscape unique surrounded by mountains, glaciers and lenga and coihue forests until reaching Cabo Froward, the only place in the world where we can observe humpback whales, sei whales, southern dolphins,  Magellanic penguins, among other species, in the same day. After this, we will begin the trip back to Punta Arenas, where our activity ends.

【Full Day Kayak with Whales (SIB)】

Duration: 12 h app.

Departures: (Dec / Mar) Scheduled dates, subject to weather conditions.

Includes: transfers from/to Punta Arenas, breakfast, lunch, coffee on board and Whiskey with ancient ice.

We will leave very early in the morning on a 50 km route south of Punta Arenas and then navigate through the Strait of Magellan until we reach the Francisco Coloane Marine Park, where we can observe different animals such as sea lions, petrels, cormorants and southern dolphins, among others.all in the Patagonian landscape made up of mountains, glaciers and forests. Here, we will disembark in our kayaks to be able to paddle alongside the humpback whales that are present in the place during the season. After this, we will begin the return trip to Punta Arenas, where our activity ends.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Day 03
Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to board your next flight.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Excluded
  • D:Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 2-night accommodations with breakfast
    • Transfers and excursions in private service with English-spanish speaking guide
    • Entrance fee to the museum mentioned in the program

Package Excludes

    • Early check-in and late check-out
    • Extra services, meals or drinks not indicated in the program
    • Tips to porters at airports and hotels
    • Air tickets and airport taxes
    • Personal insurance
    • Tax in lodging. All foreigners not resident in Child are tax exempt. Only in case of no-show, the hotels will charge the room rate + VAT (19%)

Cancellation Policy

Please Note:
To cancel without penalty fee:
* Hotels: 7 days prior arrival, no charge, except:
- Cabo de Hornos: 4 days prior arrival in low season, and 17 days prior arrival in high season
* Land Services: 18 days prior arrival.
* For special dates, you will be informed at the time of confirmation.
* You must be informed before the deadline indicated above (working days) in order to avoid the late cancellation fee.

Special Notes

    • During Christmas and New Year (Dec 25 and Jan 01), the services will have a surcharge of 25%.
    • Rates are subject to confirmation during holidays and long weekends (Easter, National Holidays Sep/18, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, etc).
    • Itinerary could be changed according to flight schedules, climate conditions, or in order to provide a better service.
    • All excursions and navigations are subject to weather conditions.
    • In Patagonia, it is recommended to wear appropriate clothing to face rain, winds, and low temperatures.
    • Museums are closed on Mondays.
    • We act only as intermediaries of the companies whose products extend the services. We do not assume any responsibility for train, bus, ship or any transportation service, and the hotels used by passengers; we are also not responsible for any act, mistake or omission, or for any damages caused by vehicles or people related to the suppliers. Additional expenses, if any, will be on passenger account.
    • We adhere to what is established in the Chilean Standard (NCh3067:2013), regarding the prevention of human beings exploitation, in any form, especially sexual, and in particular when it may affect children. Therefore, we do not work with companies that offer products related to the above, and we ask you inform us if any of this happens during the trip.
    • We are committed to the correct tourism development of the country and the well-being of all its inhabitants, in addition, we are a socially responsible company and we make sure that our operations have a positive impact on the culture and environment of the areas in which we operate. we operate, protecting the health and safety of our staff, suppliers and passengers.
    • Our sustainability policy is based on four fundamental pillars that allow us to create travel programs and experiences that directly benefit our land, wildlife and local communities, in addition to raising awareness of the local culture, flora and fauna of our country.
    • We promote the preservation of the environment by making decisions that contribute to the conservation of nature and our national and international heritage; in addition, we prioritize and give visibility to our suppliers with sustainable policies through our Crime Prevention Model and Our Code of Ethics We promote the professional growth of our collaborators without distinction of gender, religion, ethnicity or political ideology, and with permanent training in issues of service, quality, care and maintenance of our natural environment and we support local communities to preserve their traditions and cultural identity, as is the case of San Pedro de Atacama, where we favor the services offered by the various indigenous peoples.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple Occupancy applies when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children enjoy the same price as adults as the 3rd person in one room.
* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adult and child/infant.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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