Penguin Island Boat Tour from Zapallar - Small Group Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Chile

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get up close to penguins and other wildlife, with a local guide to enrich the experience, on this private boat tour to Penguin Island from Zapallar. Set sail from Zapallar Beach and cruise around the protected island, home to Humboldt and Magellanic penguins, along with sea lions and sea birds, while learning more about the different wildlife and conservation efforts from your guide.

A responsible and conservation-focused way to experience Penguin Island
Choose from morning or afternoon departures to suit your schedule
Short cruise leaves plenty of time in your day for other activities
Enjoy a personalized experience, with plenty of time to ask questions

What's Included

chelco lifeguard, graphic material

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Plaza Mar Bravo
2060084 Zapallar, Valparaíso, Chile
This is the closest point to the sea where you can park without any problems, here we will meet to go to the boarding point.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Zapallar Beach

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Isla Cachagua

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zapallar Beach

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 22 reviews

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Highly recommend!

Bradley_B, Feb 2026

Manuel was a fantastic host, and Carlitos was an awesome captain. Can’t recommend this penguin experience enough!! Everything about it was amazing! Loved every part of Chile, but this was our favorite experience.

Penguin tour with Manuel

Amy_B, Dec 2025

Our penquin viewing with Manuel was very fun and very informative. Manuel knew many facts about the penquin and got us close up to see them and many other birds. Manuel contacted me right away after booking to answer all questions and ensure that we knew where to park and how to meet up with him. He even contacted us to see if we wanted to change our departure time to a time of better weather and wind conditions. We went later in the day than we originally planned so it was clear and beautiful and less wind. Manuel was a wonderful guide and made to experience very enjoyable.

Great experience!

Pavan_A, Nov 2025

Manuel the tour guide was awesome. He checked with us a day before, arrived sharp on time at the pick up spot and took us to the boat ride. The ride was very nice and we saw different birds and fishes,the jellyfish was a big hit. But the best part was the penguins. The tour guide was knowledgeable and spent enough time explaining everything about the landscape, the penguins and taking pictures. Highly recommend 👍

Great trip, amazing guide

Will_W, Feb 2025

This was a great trip. Manuel was a fantastic guide who was knowledgeable about wildlife, the local environment, and the people and culture of the area. We learned a lot, and saw so many penguins and other birds. Manuel also helped recommend other activities in the area. Our kids (9 and 14) loved it.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your beautiful review! 🐧 We’re so happy your family enjoyed the tour and that Manuel helped you connect with the wildlife, culture, and spirit of the area. It’s wonderful to know your kids loved it too, sharing nature with families like yours makes our work truly meaningful. We hope to see you again for another adventure by the sea! 🌊

Visite exceptionnelle!

Normand_M, Nov 2024

Tour à l’île Cachagua pour voir les pingouins. Un gros merci au guide Manuel pour toutes les informations durant la visite. À faire absolument

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much for your review. We love to know that you enjoyed the visit to Cachagua Island and Manuel’s explanations. It’s always a pleasure to share the beauty of this region and its incredible wildlife. We look forward to welcoming you again for another ocean experience in Chile.