This tour offers a unique alternative to conventional Chiloé tours. During this 9-10 hour excursion, participants will explore a stunning penguin colony, as well as the enchanting Isle of Chiloé.
This tour offers a unique alternative to conventional Chiloé tours. During this 9-10 hour excursion, participants will explore a stunning penguin colony, as well as the enchanting Isle of Chiloé.
- Chacao Channel - The tour begins with a journey to Pargua, located south of Puerto Varas. Here, participants will board a ferry to cross the Chacao Channel, which separates the mainland from Chiloé Island. During the crossing, there are opportunities to see sea lions, pelicans, and seabirds native to the area. The ferry will dock at Chacao Pier,…
- Chacao Channel - The tour begins with a journey to Pargua, located south of Puerto Varas. Here, participants will board a ferry to cross the Chacao Channel, which separates the mainland from Chiloé Island. During the crossing, there are opportunities to see sea lions, pelicans, and seabirds native to the area. The ferry will dock at Chacao Pier, where visitors can admire houses made from Larch wood and Churches that are recognized as World Heritage Sites.
- Caulín Bird Sanctuary - The tour continues along a coastal route to Caulín Beach, renowned for its oysters and diverse marine life.
- Puñihuil - Next, the tour heads to Puñihuil Beach, where a boat will take visitors to a small island home to Magellanic and Humboldt penguins. This unique location is the only place in the world where these two species nest together, having coexisted for generations.
The guide will provide insights into the birds’ lifestyle, the environment, and the rich food supply that transforms these islands into a wildlife haven. Notably, Puñihuil has been declared a National Heritage Site due to its ecological significance.
- Plaza de Armas of Ancud - The journey continues to the city of Ancud, where visitors can explore the Heritage Foundation of Local Churches, the Plaza de Armas, and the Central Market, which offers a variety of gastronomic and artisanal products from the island.
- Chacao Channel - return
- Private transportation
- Guide in Spanish, English
- Private transportation
- Guide in Spanish, English
- Lunch
- Navigation to see the penguins
- Lunch
- Navigation to see the penguins
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.