Private Tour: Cachagua Penguin Island Adventure
4.9
42 Ratings
Zapallar

Embark on a private penguin watching tour on Cachagua Island, a unique and wonderful place in Central Chile. Enjoy exclusive transportation and a guided tour, along with a delicious Chilean lunch. Book your private trip now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isla Los Pinguinos Cachagua - Penguins island by motorboat (1hr 30 m)
    Note: Penguins Island is front Cachagua Beach, around 80 mts, therefore all navigation is by the coast between Zapallar and Cachagua
    “This experience requires good weather and good sea condition for safety for passenger safety”
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What's Included
  • LifeJacket
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Optional Gratuities
Additional Information

‘EXCLUSIVE TOUR’ solely for your small group with no additions
Humbold Penguins are a threatened species
Central Chile is home to unique and breathtaking sights
Direct and Sole Transportation
PERSONALIZED BOAT TRIP (just for your group) departing from Zapallar Dock to Cachagua Penguin Island (1 hr 30 min)
Supervised Tour
A light meal and traditional…

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Location
Isla Los Pinguinos Cachagua
Avenida Del Mar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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Brandy_w
Sep 25, 2024
Great experience a - We had an excellent experience. Our guide made us feel comfortable and is knowledgeable. Boat ride was an adventure. We saw many penguins and took great pictures. Great way to see the coast of Chile!
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Player676
Sep 16, 2024
Day trip to Valparaiso and the penguins - Spent the day with our guide Lautaro, who did a great job with a family that included two teenagers, two seniors, and two 40 something adults. The entire day was awesome, especially the boat ride to the penguins, the history lesson in Valparaiso, and the surprisingly excellent empanada place.
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Katherine_m
Sep 15, 2024
Best experience I had in Chile - Everything about this tour was a 10/10. Our guide, Lautaro, made the entire experience. He was friendly, funny, informative, and so generous with his knowledge. This experience is unlike anything else you will have in Chile. I cannot recommend this tour enough. From the experience of being on the water seeing the Humboldt Penguins, to the delicious lunch (I can’t state enough how good the empanadas were. Best I had in Chile.), to the absolutely beautiful tour through Valparaiso. Do yourself a favor, if you’re on the fence about booking, JUST DO IT! You WONT be disappointed!
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Paul_g
Apr 12, 2024
Penguins - Really nice day out from Santiago to see the penguins, pacific coastline and Valparaiso. Terry was an excellent guide.
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Mike_i
Feb 12, 2024
Book it now! - Book it now! What an amazing experience. Our tour guide was amazing and informative! Great way to see the coast and great cities and towns outside sandiago. Book it, you won’t regret it!
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James_n
Jan 20, 2024
Humboldt penguins! - In spite of the choppy boat ride, during which Terry was very reassuring, we were thrilled to see many Humboldt penguins. The delicious lunch of empanadas and the highlights of Valparaiso were the icing on the cake. Terry is a friendly, terrific guide who was timely and took care of every detail.
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Judy_h
Jan 7, 2024
Terry is a fabulous... - Terry is a fabulous guide. A true professional, experienced, knowledgeable and lots of fun. And he was kindly gentle with my nervousness about the boat and windy conditions but all was great. This was a great day.
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David_y
Jan 1, 2024
Humboldt penguins! - It's a long drive to catch the boat to the island, but it gave us a chance to see the surrounding areas, and the drive back was great through Valparaiso. But the boat ride to and from the island, plus sighting the penguins, pelicans, and other "residents" was fantastic. The stop for empenadas was also welcome and great. Our guide offerd rest stops and timely narration as well as some local tips - he and our driver were great.
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Ryan_b
Dec 31, 2023
Fantastic Penguins Tour - Fantastic! Our guide Terry went above and beyond! The penguins were adorable! We also saw Valparaiso, Vina abs stopped at the lookout over the vineyards! Beautiful country! Thank you!
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Sarah_k
Mar 23, 2024
Penguins, Empanadas and Driving - Terry was a very knowledgeable guide. He was able to tell us a lot about Santiago and Valparaiso. The empanadas were delicious and a highlight of lunches we had during our trip. We enjoyed seeing the penguins. However, we only saw a few and due to waves and rocks, you cannot get very close and they can be hard to see. In addition, the waves tend to be 2 meters high so the boat ride out was very very rough. We also spent more time in car driving to and from Santiago (about 2.5 hours) and we didn't really get to walk around Vin de Mar or Valparaiso. A recommendation would be to bring a telephoto lens for your camera to get the best pics of the penguins.
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