Cisnes en Caulín

Ancud & Penguins of Puñihuil

October to March

If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Visit Ancud’s historic sites such as San Antonio Fort and experience Chilote culture before exploring the Puñihuil Penguin Colonies.


Duration:

10 hours

Times:

08:30 am to 06:30 pm

Minimum of passengers:

4 personas


Included:

  • Pick up at the accommodation (downtown area, except for Airbnb)
  • Shared transportation
  • Guide (Spanish or English)

Not included:

  • Food
  • Navigation (CLP$ 10.000 per person, payment in cash the day of the tour)

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • 24 hours

What to bring:

  • Waterproof clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Beanie
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Sunglasses

Descripción

Price

  • Adult: CLP$ 35.000 per person.
  • Infant (age 0 to 1): for free.


We will begin by traveling to Pargua to board the ferry across the Chacao Channel. In Chacao, you will admire traditional wooden houses made of alerce, a hallmark of Chilote architecture.

Next, we will continue to Ancud, where you will visit the historic San Antonio Fort, a late 18th-century Spanish fortification. You will also explore heritage churches, the Main Square, and the Municipal Market, where you will discover the traditions and daily life of the Chilote culture.

Finally, we will head to the Puñihuil Penguin Colonies, a natural sanctuary home to Humboldt and Magellanic penguins, as well as a variety of seabirds that enrich this unique ecosystem.

We will conclude by returning to Puerto Montt, carrying with us the beauty of Chiloé’s history, traditions, and wildlife.


*If your accommodation is an Airbnb, we will have to set a meeting point to begin the tour, because the pickup is not made in this kind of places.


*The end time of the tours may be extended up to 2 hours on long weekends, holidays and dates with a lot of passengers.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Although the season runs from mid-October to mid-March, the largest number of penguins can be seen during December and January, once the mating, nesting, and incubation period has passed. By February, sightings decrease until the end of the season.

  • To book Ancud & Penguins of Puñihuil, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.
  • We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • A minimum of 4 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.