Parasailing in Valparaiso: Penguins, Sandboarding & Chilean Wine

One day, five separate Chilean experiences without the separate bookings

A full-day tour from Valparaiso combining penguin-watching by boat, sandboarding on coastal dunes, a hilltop lunch with ocean views, and Chilean wine and pisco sour. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours with a live guide in English or Spanish, air-conditioned transport, and pickup included. A minimum of 2 travelers is required. Paragliding instruction is available for an extra fee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore coast, wildlife, and adventure

• Drive through Viña del Mar sights
• Pass by popular beach and surf spots
• Travel along shore to Concon beach
• Boat trip to Penguin’s island
• Enjoy typical Chilean lunch at paragliding school
• Optional paragliding experience
• Sandboarding on Concon dunes
• Tour ends in Valparaiso or agreed location

The experience

Most travelers visiting Valparaiso piece together a day by booking separate activities: a boat tour here, a lunch spot there, a dune visit somewhere else. This tour bundles five things into one route: you'll drive through Viña del Mar and along the coast toward Zapallar, then board a boat for a round-trip to penguin island (about an hour on the water, where dolphins and sea otters sometimes appear). The boat and the penguin island are the centerpiece. Everything else radiates from that single booking.

After the island, you stop at a paragliding school perched on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific. This is where lunch happens (typical Chilean food, fresh fruit, nuts, pisco sour and homemade dulces for dessert), and where you can watch paragliders launch if the timing works. If you want to try paragliding yourself, the school offers instruction on-site. The fee is separate and not included in the tour price. The view from the table is the point: you eat while looking at the ocean and the coast stretching toward Valparaiso.

The final stop is Concon dunes. You climb barefoot to the top, then sandboard down: no experience needed, and if standing isn't your style, you can slide down on your bottom. Sandboards are provided. The tour ends back in Valparaiso, or you can arrange a different drop-off point in advance. The whole day runs 7 to 9 hours depending on traffic and how long you linger at each stop.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• boat ride to penguin island.
• binoculars if you need them.
• sandboards for the dune activity.
• typical Chilean lunch with fresh fruit, nuts, pisco sour and homemade desserts.
• bottled water and soda.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Spanish09:00

Guide in English or Spanish09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Go Penguins

Is this one for you?Choose the group tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want the lower price. Book the private option if you're traveling with family or friends and prefer your own schedule and vehicle for the day. Both routes hit the same stops and include the same activities. The difference is who else is in the car and how much flexibility you have with timing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What happens on the boat ride to penguin island?

The boat trip to penguin island takes about an hour round-trip from Zapallar. You'll see wild penguins in their natural habitat, and the water often brings dolphins, sea otters and other marine animals into view, though sightings depend on the day.

Can I try paragliding on this tour?

Paragliding instruction is available at the hilltop school where lunch is served, but the instructor fee is not included in the tour price. You pay separately if you want to fly. The school is right there, so if time allows and you want to try it, the option is in front of you.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a typical Chilean picnic with homemade food, fresh fruit, nuts, pisco sour and homemade Chilean desserts. The tour ensures no one leaves hungry, and the meal is served at the paragliding school with ocean views.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

Pickup from Valparaiso is included in the tour. If you're staying elsewhere in the area, contact the operator in advance to arrange a different pickup point or confirm the details.