Full-Day King Penguins & Tierra del Fuego Tour
A 15-hour day trip to Isla Dawson for the king penguin colony and the Tierra del Fuego national park.
The short answer
The Full-Day King Penguins & Tierra del Fuego Tour is a 15-hour trip from Punta Arenas to the king penguin colony on Isla Dawson, priced at US$ 130 and rated 4.7 across 66 reviews. It is the longest of the twelve and the only one that reaches king penguins.
What it costs and what you get
| Price | US$ 130 |
|---|---|
| Price checked | 2026-10-28 |
| Duration | 15 hours |
| Departs from | Punta Arenas |
| Operator | GetYourGuide — Punta Arenas |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 (66 reviews) |
| Guide language | Not verified — ask the operator when you book |
| Pickup | Included |
Source: GetYourGuide catalog l32360, checked 2026-10-28. Prices change; this is the price on that date, not a guarantee.
Our verdict
A genuinely long day — 15 hours is not a figure of speech — for the king penguin colony on Isla Dawson, which the Magdalena trips do not reach. Read it as two days compressed into one. If you have three days in Punta Arenas, take this and then the shorter fort trip on another day.
Best for: Travellers with a free full day who want king penguins and do not mind the hours.
What is included
- Hotel pickup in Punta Arenas
- Transport to Isla Dawson and the national park
- Guided visit to the king penguin colony
- English-speaking guide
- Entry fees to the national park
What is not included
- Lunch
- Museum gift shop purchases
- Cruise-ship day-trip admission fees
Practical details
This trip leaves from Punta Arenas. Hotel pickup is included. The guide language was not verified for this listing, so ask the operator when you book if that matters to you. The price of US$ 130 was checked on 2026-10-28; it is the price on that date, not a guarantee.
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