Top 20 Experiences in Patagonia
Walk with thousands of Penguins on Isla Magdalena and sail around Isla Marta
Walk with thousands of penguins on Isla Magdalena and observe the diverse fauna of Isla Marta Sail through the Strait of Magellan towards the Magdalena and Marta Islands. Magdalena Island receives more than 120,000 penguins each year and Marta Island is home to more than 1,500 sea lions. We start with this unique adventure, after checking in at our office, we head to Bahía Laredo by transfer to board speedboats; for 45 minutes to Magdalena Island, where we will disembark for 1 hour with our guide to know the natural habitat of the Magellanic Penguins, in the largest colony in South America. We continue our journey to Isla Marta to spot Sea Lions (weather conditions permitting), imperial cormorants and hundreds of southern gulls. Then return to the pier and to Punta Arenas. We will also have the opportunity if luck accompanies us to be able to see Austral Dolphins, Toninas Overas and Sei Whales.
Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour and traditional lunch.
From Howlanders we consider the "Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers tour" as a must for every traveler visiting Puerto Natales. During the tour we will visit the two most impressive glaciers in Chile: Balmaceda and Serrano from a magnificent boat. In addition, we will take a 40-minute walk through the lush forest to reach the foot of the glaciers. On the way back to the ship, if you wish, you can enjoy a glass of whiskey with millenary ice from the glaciers, a cup of coffee or a hot cup of tea. Are you ready to embark? Here are all the details of the tour:
Full-Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales(First Class)
Depart from your hotel in Puerto Natales to discover the wonders of Torres del Paine National Park. This full-day tour brings visitors to the most scenic panoramas of the park that are accessible by vehicle. Visit its most famous attractions while learning about flora and fauna of the mountains that characterize the area. As you ride through the park, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy its amazing views, to discover a beautiful waterfall, to gaze at its beautiful lakes and lagoons from the lookout points, and to explore further as you go on short hikes for some even better perspectives.
King Penguin - Tierra del Fuego Island
King Penguin Park is a park that promotes the protection and conservation of the King penguin, as well as the richness of vegetation, fauna and archaeological sites of Bahía Inútil. You and your companion will enjoy a tour full of nature, flora and regional fauna, where a guide will accompany you throughout the tour and guide you on this wonderful adventure. It is a long road by vehicle to get to the King Penguin Park, since we must cross Isla Tierra del Fuego by land, but we will be able to enjoy the landscapes that beautiful Patagonia offers us. Join us and enjoy this wonderful tour with us. 1.- ITINERARY AND STOPS MAY BE MODIFIED DEPENDING ON THE PARK RESERVATION TIME. 3.-THE PICK UP TIME MAY VARY ACCORDING TO THE RESERVATION TIME IN THE PARK. 4.- THIS TOUR IS NOT COMPATIBLE IF YOU HAVE A FLIGHT OR BUS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY OR IN THE EARLY EARLY DAY. 5.- IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BRING BINOCULARS OR A CAMERA WITH ZOOM
Full Day Torres del Paine
Excellent regular shared tour, where you can visit one of the 7 wonders of the world in addition to the beautiful Milodón Cave. YOU MUST BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT WWW.PASESPARQUES.CL NO ENTRANCE PAYMENTS ARE BEING RECEIVED IN THE PARK
Punta Arenas & Strait of Magellan Park Value Excursion
Experience Patagonia like never before! Join our comfortable small-group tour for a captivating journey enriched with local insights. Relive the epic tale of Patagonian conquest, a saga of passion, endurance, and intrigue. Stand on the very stern where Ferdinand Magellan once stood, visit the iconic Cementerio Municipal, and explore the historic Fort Bulnes, the first Chilean settlement. Hear enthralling stories of nature's fierceness and unyielding willpower. If weather permits, witness prancing dolphins in the blue waters of Estrecho. Relax and savor every moment as we take care of everything for a hassle-free experience. Uncover the hidden wonders of Patagonia with us - book now and create cherished memories!
Maria Turquesa Full Day Sightseeing Glaciers Cruise
Enjoy the best navigation through the Upsala, Seco, Heim, Spegazzini and Perito Moreno glaciers. The new Maria Turquesa Cruiser includes a recreational room for children and offers choosing between a Gourmet Lunch Box service on the main deck or on the first deck (capacity for 180 passengers), Gourmet Glaciers Classic or our traditional Premium Gourmet Experience in an exclusive room (capacity for 16 passengers).
Full day tour Torres del Paine + Milodon cave
The most complete full-day tour (12 hours) to discover Torres del Paine park with little hiking. Join our tour in a minibus (15 seats) and discover Torres del Paine with Howlanders! The Full day tour Torres del Paine is the best way to explore different areas within the park. During the tour we will stop at the main attractions, so you will not make great physical efforts, it is suitable for all travelers :) These are the highlights of this full-day tour: -Macizo Paine views -Sarmiento Lake Viewpoint -Laguna Amarga Viewpoint -Noderhold Lake Viewpoint - Lunch at Pehoé sector: views to Lake Pehoé and the Cuernos del Paine. - Grey glacier 1-hour hike: we will cross the old lenga forest until we reach the shore of Grey Lake - Milodon cave Natural Monument.
Whale and Glacier Watching from Punta Arenas Francisco Coloane Park
Cabo Froward, the Southernmost Point of the Continental World, Glaciers, Humpback Whales, Sei Whales, Southern Dolphins, Oyster Dolphins, Magellanic Penguins are part of the natural wonders of this Austral zone of the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego. In one of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. A full day cruise will make us feel nature in its wildest state, leaving very early From our offices, we will travel by bus to our boarding 50 Kilometers south of Punta Arenas, and then sail for 10 hours: An unmissable adventure where we can enjoy a unique landscape surrounded by mountains, glaciers and forests of lenga and coihues. Life marine present in the area will not stop surprising us by its proximity and abundance: sea lions, petrels, cormorants, southern dolphins, etc. They will make us feel that here nature feels and lives.
Shore Excursion: Magellan Penguins Natural Reserve in Magdalena Island from Punta Arenas
Sail through the Magellan Strait to Isla Magdalena, Natural Monument Los Pinguinos, which protects more than 120,000 penguins and also a small colony of sea lions.
Magallanes Reserva and City Tour. Private Shore Excursion.
Magallanes National Reserve is a national reserve of southern Chile's Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region. It was created on February 13, 1932. This nature reserve has easy and medium difficulty hiking trails and beautiful views of the forest, Punta Arenas, and the STRAIT of Magellan. The easy option is also wheelchair accessible. Then we will continue with the City Tour. This tour is led by a guide who shows you the most popular city spots in the quickest amount of time. See the most importante places all with your guide who gives your private group their full attention.
Base Torres del Paine - Full day hike from Puerto Natales
The Base Torres trek is one of the most famous group guided tours you can do in Puerto Natales, a perfect alternative for travelers who only have one day to tour Torres del Paine and don’t want to miss the incredible views of the Mirador Base Torres. This tour is offered all year round, since even in winter many travelers are encouraged to do it, in this case with crampons to ensure the safety of the group of up to 15 people. In addition to transportation and mountain equipment, the tour includes a profesional guide and an assistant, so all travelers will always be accompanied, regardless of the speed at which you walk.
Frutillar, Puerto Varas, and Petrohué Waterfalls Excursion from Puerto Montt
Enjoy the best of southern Chile in this 6-hour excursion. A guide will meet you at your cruise port or hotel and take you on the excursion. This excursion includes entrance fee to go see the Petrohue Waterfalls and for lunch time you will enjoy a snack with two glasses of Chilean wine. This complete tour visits one of the first German towns in southern Chile, known as Frutillar. It also visits Puerto Varas, know as the city of roses and also the breathtaking Petrohue Waterfalls.
4-Days Trip to Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine National Park
This is a unique experience to get to know a little bit of Chilean Patagonia! Get to know this place full of pure nature and dreamy landscapes. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes with mountains, rivers, valleys, lakes and glaciers, all in one place in this package of 4 days and 3 nights. The company who operates the navigation said to me that during low season (May to August) they only operates on Sundays. However, they are making a waiting list to get all the people interested on the activity to see if they can get the minimum needed to sail.
Wonders of the lake
Get to know the most famous touristic attraction in a State-of-the-art tailor-made expedition where you would have the opportunity to enjoy Patagonia as authentic as it gets. 3 days and 2 nights. Privet guide and transportation. Superior lodging Gourmet outdoor lunches & evening snacks by the fire. Privet navigation to Marble cathedral. Activities according to your preferences. Some will have extra charging and sometimes would require an extra night. Cerro Castillo Hike. Ice Trek Glaciar Exploradores. Laguna San Rafael Navigation. Maqui Falls trek Visit Glaciar leones Any many other alternatives for you to make the most of your trip to Patagonia
Full-Day Osorno Vulcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour
Lakes, Rivers and Volcanoes embedded in the vastness of native forest accompanied by the history of the ancient inhabitants and the German colonization of the area, make this a wonderful and unforgettable tour, enjoy this full day tour designed for the whole family (It is not a tour for cruise passengers)
Private Torres del Paine & Milodon, departing from Punta Arenas
Experience an unforgettable day full of breathtaking lakes, stunning mountains, and glaciers. Our private vehicle will take you on a one-day tour to Torres del Paine National Park.
Guided Ascent to the Villarrica Volcano from Pucón
The Villarrica Volcano is the most active in Chile! It has an open crater, it emanates gases permanently and depending on its activity it is possible to see magma inside its crater. It is ideal for mountaineering, for beginners or for people with experience. The view from the summit (at 2847 meters above sea level) is impressive and allows you to see several lakes and volcanoes. When the volcano is snowy, the descent is done with sleds and it is possible to descend the entire volcano by sliding while sitting. It is a unique experience that cannot be found on any other mountain in the world! Since November 8, 2022, the Villarrica volcano has been on yellow alert due to volcanic activity, therefore we can only reach 2,400 meters above sea level. Last update December 2023.
King Penguin & Tierra del Fuego Tour
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.
Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Waterfalls
The icons of Los Lagos Region This adventure will take you to see this active volcano, renowned for its perfect formation, and the famous Petrohué Waterfalls, both important landmarks in Southern Chile.