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Top Things to Do in Punta Arenas

We compared all 49 experiences in Punta Arenas so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.6 49 experiences from US$ 29 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Punta Arenas: Whale & Glacier Watching Cruise, Francisco Coloane
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Punta Arenas: Whale & Glacier Watching Cruise, Francisco ColoaneFeel the wild air of the Strait of Magellan on a full-day whale & glacier cruise from Punta Arenas. Spot humpbacks, dolphins, penguins: includes breakfast & lunch.
287 reviews
4.83★
Duration
12h–14h
Tue–Sun
04:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 390per person
Punta Arenas Shore Excursion: Fort Bulnes & Strait of Magellan
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★Top rated
Punta Arenas Shore Excursion: Fort Bulnes & Strait of MagellanFull-day port tour to Fort Bulnes, Municipal Cemetery, Muñoz Gamero Square with guide, lunch, and entry fees included. Timed to your ship.
151 reviews
4.77★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 257per person
Penguin tour from Punta Arenas: Magdalene Island & Marta Island
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Best value
Penguin tour from Punta Arenas: Magdalene Island & Marta IslandFive hours cruising the Strait of Magellan to walk among 50,000 Magellanic Penguins on Isla Magdalena, then circle Marta Island for sea lions.
185 reviews
4.49★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 144per person

Recommended (7)

Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave tour from Punta Arenas
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Travelers' pick
Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave tour from Punta Arenas
140 reviews
4.74★
Duration
16h
fromUS$ 150per person
King Penguin Nature Reserve tour: Tierra del Fuego by vehicle
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King Penguin Nature Reserve tour: Tierra del Fuego by vehicle
80 reviews
4.19★
Duration
14h
fromUS$ 155per person
Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave tour private vehicle
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Torres del Paine & Milodon Cave tour private vehicle
77 reviews
4.96★
Duration
12h–14h
fromUS$ 618per person
Fort Bulnes tour from Punta Arenas: Strait Park history
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Fort Bulnes tour from Punta Arenas: Strait Park history
36 reviews
4.00★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 60per person
Punta Arenas city tour with Magallanes National Reserve walk
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Punta Arenas city tour with Magallanes National Reserve walk
31 reviews
4.71★
Duration
4h 40m
fromUS$ 165per person
Patagonian Forest Hike Punta Arenas: Native Woodland Trail
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Patagonian Forest Hike Punta Arenas: Native Woodland Trail
28 reviews
4.64★
Duration
4h–5h
fromUS$ 300per person
Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas: Full day with Milodon Cave
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Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas: Full day with Milodon Cave
25 reviews
4.28★
Duration
17h
fromUS$ 160per person

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Punta Arenas Airport - City: Private transfer with driver
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Travelers' pick
Punta Arenas Airport - City: Private transfer with driverArrive in Punta Arenas stress-free with a private airport transfer to your hotel. Includes pickup, local driver, and air-conditioned comfort. Book now.
10 reviews
4.20★
Duration
25m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Bike Tour Punta Arenas: Local neighborhoods and city history
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Travelers' pick
Bike Tour Punta Arenas: Local neighborhoods and city historyCycle through Punta Arenas' oldest neighborhoods with a local guide: colorful roofs, urban art, and hilltop views of the city.
12 reviews
4.58★
Duration
3h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour: Fort & Strait Views
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Travelers' pick
Fuerte Bulnes Shore Tour: Fort & Strait ViewsTour from Punta Arenas to Fuerte Bulnes, the reconstructed 1843 fort overlooking the Strait of Magellan.
18 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Punta Arenas Cooking Class: Traditional Recipes with Wine
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Travelers' pick
Punta Arenas Cooking Class: Traditional Recipes with WineLearn to make three traditional Chilean dishes (empanadas, choclo cake and mote) in a hands-on 2.5-hour class in Punta Arenas.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Magdalena Island Penguin Tour: 60,000 Magellanic Penguins
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Travelers' pick
Magdalena Island Penguin Tour: 60,000 Magellanic PenguinsSail the Strait of Magellan from Punta Arenas to walk among thousands of Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island.
10 reviews
4.80★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 194per person
Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour from Punta Arenas: Private Guide
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Full-Day Torres del Paine Tour from Punta Arenas: Private GuidePrivate full-day tour of Torres del Paine National Park from Punta Arenas with hotel pickup, expert guide in English/Spanish/German, and snacks.
17 reviews
4.76★
Duration
6h–12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · DE · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 450per person
Whales, Penguins & Glaciers: Cape Froward from Punta Arenas
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Travelers' pick
Whales, Penguins & Glaciers: Cape Froward from Punta ArenasSail the Strait of Magellan from Punta Arenas to Cape Froward on a full-day catamaran tour, spotting humpback whales.
12 reviews
4.67★
Duration
12h
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
04:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 525per person
Kayaking with Whales at Francisco Coloane Marine Park
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Kayaking with Whales at Francisco Coloane Marine ParkPaddle alongside humpback whales in the Barbara Channel at Francisco Coloane Marine Park near Punta Arenas, with expert guides.
14 reviews
4.64★
Duration
13h
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
04:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 790per person

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Patagonia Glacier Route: 7 glaciers on a full-day fjord sail
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Patagonia Glacier Route: 7 glaciers on a full-day fjord sailSail through the Firth of Agostini in Chilean Patagonia to see 7 glaciers including Aguila and Condor, with bilingual guide, breakfast.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
Sat
04:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 290per person
Torres del Paine & Grey Glacier tour from Punta Arenas
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Torres del Paine & Grey Glacier tour from Punta ArenasFull-day tour from Punta Arenas through Torres del Paine National Park with Grey Lake navigation to Grey Glacier, local guide included, 16 hours with hotel pickup.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
16h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 296per person
Tierra del Fuego & King Penguin Park tour from Punta Arenas
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Tierra del Fuego & King Penguin Park tour from Punta ArenasFull-day tour from Punta Arenas crossing the Strait of Magellan by ferry to visit South America's only King Penguin colony in Tierra del Fuego.
2 reviews
4.00★
Duration
13h
Tue–Sun
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
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Punta Arenas at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Punta Arenas: Whale & Glacier Watching Cruise, Francisco Coloane, US$ 390 (12h–14h, 4.83★ · 287).
  • Top rated: Punta Arenas Shore Excursion: Fort Bulnes & Strait of Magellan, US$ 257 (6h–8h, 4.77★ · 151).
  • Best value: Penguin tour from Punta Arenas: Magdalene Island & Marta Island, US$ 144 (5h, 4.49★ · 185).

Of the 49 experiences: 44 with free cancellation, 37 with instant confirmation, 37 with hotel pickup and 15 bookable last-minute.

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