Chile · WHALE WATCHING
Chile is long and your holiday is not, so this is the short version: 6 whale watching tours, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the detail that decides it.
Review of Punta Arenas’ 14-hour whale, penguin, and glacier cruise, with practical advice on cost, seasickness, food, clothing, and value.
“You see amazing things in one day. The cost is really high but worth it in my opinion. With this price I would expect it to have less persons as a limit. Food is not good but average to cover your daily hunger. The stuff is nice 👌”
Review of Punta Arenas whale and glacier tour, with humpback whales, penguins, sea lions, fjords, meals, timing, price, and booking advice.
“DO NOT BOOK THIS. The tour company had absolutely horrible communication. We got into Punta Arenas the day before the tour and just happened to stop in at the meeting place for the tour. We were told it would be starting at 730am instead of 4am the next day. We received no external communication about this, only found out by talking to the representative and she mentioned it. The next day we showed up at 730am ready to go, only to find out the tour had been completely cancelled. Again, no external communication had been sent out to let people know it was cancelled, so many angry customers were there…”
Review of Punta Arenas’ 12-hour whale, penguin, and glacier cruise, with practical advice on timing, weather, wildlife, price, and value.
“Seeing all the amazing wildlife was wonderful. It became a thrill to see the whale tail descend (and hear the excited gasps of fellow passengers) or keep your eye ready for a whale spouting water. Curious sea lions visiting the stern of the boat; chatty penguins; and the chirp of birds on the cliff side while breathing the fresh air by the glacier were some of the best moments. Being by the glacier was a moment that needs to be experienced: photos don't do that justice. I had to hold back tears. Bring your layers and gore tex , water resistant clothing like they suggest. Don't stress about getting a…”
Explore Chile’s Humboldt penguins, whales, sea lions, and desert coast on a 10-hour guided boat and hiking trip from La Serena.
“El lloc és magnífic. Els guies bona gent (més o menys preparats ja és qüestió de sort). Val molt la pena: lleons marins, pingüins, aus pescadores, rapinyaires (dofins si tens sort) i de camí guineus (que s'acosten!), guanacos i ases salvatges.”
Review of Punta Arenas whale kayaking, from Cape Froward to Francisco Coloane Marine Park, with practical advice on price, timing, weather, and wildlife.
“The experience of seeing Whales is incredible. You go out in the boat with everyone regardless of whether they are doing the kayak bit.”
Review of a full-day whale-watching trip from La Serena to Chañaral de Aceituno, with dolphins, penguins, lunch, transfers, and tips.
The desert, the vineyards, the lakes and the ice, and the best day in each.
