Zapallar and Cachagua Island: Coastal Escape Near Santiago with Local Flora and Fauna Exploration

Escape to Zapallar and Cachagua Island, just 1.5 hours from Santiago. Explore local flora and fauna, visit the Isla Cachagua Natural Monument, and indulge in fresh seafood by the Pacific Ocean.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zapallar - Just 1 hour and a half from Santiago, 80km north of Valparaíso, Zapallar (“place of pumpkins” in Mapudungun) will captivate you with its beautiful landscapes and you can understand why in the 60’s it captivated a host of European architects who left its legacy in what are currently the houses of the sector. Just meters from the white…
What's Included
  • Private transport with transport insurance
  • Guided excursion to Ping\
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tip
Additional Information

Situated just 90 minutes from Santiago and 80km north of Valparaíso, Zapallar, meaning ‘place of pumpkins’ in Mapudungun, is sure to enthrall you with its stunning scenery. It’s easy to see why this locale ensnared a multitude of European architects in the 1960s, leaving their mark in the form of the houses that now populate the area.
Journeying through…

Location
Zapallar
Cancellation Policy

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

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213nataliemr
Dec 27, 2023
Zapallar with kids - Zapallar island is beautiful and we had a lovely day visiting this spot and seeing the stunning houses built into the cliff side and of course, the main attraction, 3% of the worlds’ penguin population that inhabit a rock on this island. I was nervous about the boat ride out because I tend to get seasick but Esteban, our guide, reassured me that the water shouldn’t be rough because he had checked the weather report and we were in the clear. He was right! Although it was a bit of a windy ride, it wasn’t too choppy and I was completely fine. It was only about 30 mins each way. It was amazing to see so many penguins together in their natural habitat and we enjoyed a seafood lunch (freshly caught from the ocean) right after. We also appreciated Esteban’s extensive knowledge of the sea creatures and flowers inhabiting the island and his passion about all the living things in the area. He’s also a great photographer and was happy to take lots of photos of our family.
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Mary
Nov 25, 2023
Quite an adventure with beautiful surroundings. - This was an incredible tour. The views are amazing. The boat is a bit scary, but the tour guide, driver, and fisherman driving the boat were wonderful. Daniel is a very responsive and knowledgeable guide. Boris is an excellent driver. The pace of the tour was perfect for us.
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M8704qxcolleenm
Dec 12, 2022
Zapellar - Fantastic experience! We saw hundreds of penguins. The boat ride to penguin island on a fisherman’s skiff was exciting and was an adventure in itself. Not for the faint of heart, but characteristic of a ride on the Pacific. We loved it!. Esteban was amazing, wonderful stories and effortlessly tailored the day to our interests, to include a long hike along the rocky Pacific coast.
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From $190
up to 15 guests
2 Adult, 1 Child
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).