Top Punta Arenas Day Trips

On our journey to Tierra del Fuego Island, we first start with picking up the passengers from their respective lodging places in the city of Punta Arenas, and then heading for the city of Porvenir on a cruise crossing through the Strait of Magellan with a duration of 2 hours. When arriving in the city of Porvenir we visited the Selknam Square, coastal and a restaurant as an option for the passenger. Then we head towards the Pinguino Rey Park in a van ride with a delay of 2 hours approx. When we reach the Pinguino Rey Park we must pay an entrance fee, then we head towards the Pinguino Rey viewpoint, from where we can observe them at a distance of approximately 30 meters. After our visit to the Pinguino Rey Park, we return to another ferry crossing in Primera Angostura with a delay of 30 min. Return to the city of Punta Arenas arriving at 21:30 approx. at the respective passenger accommodation places.

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.

Discover the beauty of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park on this full-day excursion from Punta Arenas. Spend the day admiring scenic viewpoints, visiting the Mylodon Cave, and exploring the Grey Lake area. Observe local flora and fauna including condors and guanacos. Enjoy skip-the-line access and convenient hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

Get a close look at the wild region of Patagonia on a full-day private tour from Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy a day of scenic lookouts, trekking, and a look at the area’s distinct fauna and flora such as condors and guanacos. Visit iconic spots such as the Mylodon Cave, Lake Grey, and Sarmiento de Gamboa lookout. Round-trip hotel transfers and a picnic are included.

Enjoy a day away from the city on a day tour of Tierra del Fuego island. Travel the distance with ease, with round-trip transfer and ferry crossing included, and discover island highlights including Parque Pinguino Rey, Porvenir Museum, and the village of Cerro Sombrero. Learn about the archipelago’s history and culture from your guide, and enjoy absorb coastal and rural views of southernmost Chile.

With just one day in Punta Arenas, this full-day tour ensures you check off all the highlights. Spend the morning exploring the coast of the Magellan Strait, stopping at historic sites such as Fort Bulnes, Mansa, and Puerto del Hambre; then take in Punta Arenas landmarks including Antoine de Saint Exupery square and the Hernando de Magallanes monument.

The tour from Puerto Natales to King Penguin Park and Tierra del Fuego is special because it offers the unique opportunity to observe the only king penguin colony in South America. Combined with the adventure of crossing the historic Strait of Magellan and exploring the vast, remote landscapes of Tierra del Fuego, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience with breathtaking wildlife and stunning views of Patagonia.

You will enjoy your excursion to the fullest accompanied by guides specialized in the destinations and in comfortable vehicles for the trip. Enjoy the impressive landscapes surrounded by mountains, forests, lakes and wildlife this beautiful park offers. We pick up and drop off our passengers in Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales to start or end the excursion so don´t worry about a meeting point.

Pick up passengers from the lodging place to head 260 km north of the city of Punta Arenas to the city of Río Gallegos, Argentina, previously passing through the border in Monte Aymond, crossing the border we will make a stop at Laguna Azul, which is Located in an inactive crater of the Pali Aike volcanic field. Arriving in the city of Río Gallegos, we take a brief tour of the city and also stop for lunch. After lunch we will go to the penguin colonies of Cabo Vírgenes located 130 km southeast of the city of Río Gallegos on a tour that lasts around 2 and a half hours on a gravel road. Upon reaching the penguin colonies we can see a colony of Magellanic penguins. Of approximately 250,000 species, we will visit the park, surrounded by wonderful nature.

Want to see King Penguins in their natural habitat? This expedition out to the northern reaches of Tierra del Fuego may be your ticket. You'll take a ferry to Porvenir, crossing through the Strait of Magellan along the way. Once in Porvenir, you'll visit the Fernando Cordero Rusque museum to learn about local culture and biology followed by lunch. In the afternoon, you'll head to Useless Bay and make your way to a King Penguin Park before continuing your journey back for the evening.

Torres del Paine National Park, in the Patagonia region of Southern Chile, is one of the most popular national parks in the country. On this full-day private tour from Punta Arenas, experience some of the peaks, and lakes, that make this park so popular. Highlights include the Milodon Cave, where the remains of a now-extinct giant sloth species were discovered, and Lake Pehoe inside the park.

Challenge yourself to summit a mountain in the Patagonian Andes, and learn about the important discoveries made here by Charles Darwin himself. Located just 45 minutes South of Punta Arenas' Downtown core, this little-trafficked hiking trail will take you from the pebbled beach through the quiet rainforest and up to the summit of Mount Tarn. Reconnect with nature- and yourself- as you hike with only Patagonia’s wilderness to keep you company. Taste the salty air of the strait as you climb through the verdant green forests that cover the base of Mount Tarn, contrasting with the blue of the Strait of Magellan. Considered a moderately challenging hike, this adventure is perfect for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts looking for the chance to use their skills. Supported by your professional guide, feel confident to push yourself to explore further and hike all the way to the peak!