Punta Arenas Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!

Experience two Antarctic icons in one action-packed adventure. Fly by ski aircraft to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony. Camp on the sea ice where thousands of birds come to raise and feed their young. Continue your adventure by flying to the Geographic South Pole, the most remote destination on Earth. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South.

Join the MV Ventus Australis on a magical adventure. Starting from Punta Arenas and traveling all the way to Cape Horn and back, this voyage has it all. Explore the wonders of Patagonia while you learn more about the interesting mix of cultures in Ushuaia and admire the breathtaking views.

Explore the sights and sounds of the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony along the shore of the Weddell Sea. Picture magnificent monarchs with their chicks amidst ice cliffs, pressure ridges, and icebergs. In the vast expanse of white, look for petrels and seals.

Take an 11-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica by Zodiac, and visit the South Shetland Islands and King George Island. Observe penguins, seals, and whales, and learn from onboard experts during the journey.

Explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on a 5-day expedition cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. This cruise offers an immersive experience through remote fjords, icy landscapes, and historic sites.

Travel 9 days from Punta Arenas, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Ocean Nova. Fly across the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands, and observe penguins, seals, and whales. Take part in guided landings, Zodiac excursions, and educational sessions with polar experts.

Sail through Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise. Visit Cape Horn, explore majestic glaciers, hike through pristine forests, and witness penguins and diverse wildlife aboard the Stella Australis.

Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure.

Sail for remote and beautiful corners of the world on this 5-day itinerary aboard the MV Stella Australis through southern Patagonia. Begin in Punta Arenas and make your way to Ushuaia, stopping to view glaciers, marvel at impressive ice fields, explore historical sites, and visit the unique wildlife of the region.

A 5-day trek between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas across some of the most breathtaking scenery and remote places on the planet will take you across Patagonia. Join Stella Australis and take a Zodiac tour of Condor Glacier to see some of the many Andean condors that populate the area.

Embark on a 17-day sub-Antarctic cruise from Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Explorer. Visit the Falklands and South Georgia, landing on Saunders Island, West Point Island, Grytviken, Fortuna Bay, Gold Harbor, and St Andrews Bay. Hike, kayak, and cruise in Zodiacs while watching king, rockhopper, and macaroni penguins, and glaciers.