Tours in Punta Arenas
Explore the best tours, activities, and attractions in Punta Arenas to make your trip unforgettable.
Top 9 most popular tours and activities in Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas Antarctic History Private City Tour
Explore the places in Punta Arenas where Antarctic History was made.Travel along the coast to a historic warehouse turned museum, where one-of-a-kind artefacts will introduce you to the fauna of the Strait. On the way back, lookout for whales and dolphins at a forgotten pier which once welcomed Antarctic survivors back to the comforts of civilization.Feel the creak of wooden decks beneath your feet and the sea wind on your face as you walk aboard life-sized recreations of famous ships.Explore below-decks for a look behind the scenes at the lives of the men and women who braved the Strait of Magellan.Follow the trail of historic clues back to Punta Arenas’s downtown core, discover the Antarctic History that surrounds the city.Finish your tour with tapas and tastings of local traditional food with a gourmet twist, paired with a tasting of locally made beer, cocktails, or fresh juices.
Half day Punta Arenas City Tour
🌄 Panoramic views from Cerro de la Cruz, overlooking the city, Strait of Magellan & Tierra del Fuego🏛️ Stroll through Plaza de Armas Muñoz Gamero, the historic heart of Punta Arenas🧭 Admire the Monument to Hernando de Magallanes and browse local artisan stands🏺 Option to visit a local museum for a journey through regional history⚰️ Visit the Municipal Cemetery, a national icon of beauty and heritage🐕 Discover the Sheepdog Monument, symbol of Patagonia’s rural legacy🇭🇷 Pay tribute at the Croatian Immigrant Monument, honoring cultural roots🛢️ See the Petroleum Monument, celebrating the region’s industrial spirit
6-Hour Patagonian Forest Hike in Punta Arenas
Escape the crowds to spend time bathing in the dappled sunlight of Patagonia’s native forest. This challenging but beginner-friendly hike will take you on a gradual uphill climb to the top of Mount Fenton. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and earthy scent of the forest as you walk.While you hike, learn about the wildlife of Patagonia and hunt for traces of the Puma that call this forest their home.At the top of the mountain, you’ll be rewarded for your efforts with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Patagonian wilderness.Descend through the forest on your hike back, enjoying views of Punta Arenas and the glittering Strait of Magellan all the way to the trailhead.After your hike, return to Punta Arenas for a wine, beer, coffee, or juice tasting paired with gourmet versions of traditional local foods.
Patagonia True Crime & Dark History Private City Tour of Punta Arenas
Take a look behind the scenes to see Patagonia’s dark side as you journey through the history of Punta Arenas.Walk through historic neighbourhoods as you learn about the scandalous crimes- some still unsolved- that have rocked the city to its core.Get a taste of the cold loneliness and cramped discomfort endured by early sailors, and learn about the dark deeds done by those who sought to conquer the Strait of Magellan.Explore the home of Punta Arenas’ most important power couple to discover the secrets hidden behind the polished mahogany and smooth Italian marble of their Palacio. Learn about the dark dealings of Patagonia’s elite, and the true cost of success in the Strait of Magellan.Discover Patagonia’s close relationship with death as you tour its famous municipal cemetery. Walk through rows of quiet graves and majestic mausoleums on your way to visit notorious characters and learn how their legends live on to this day.Finish your journey with tapas and a toast to Patagonia’s tawdry history at a top local restaurant, where regional foods are served with a gourmet twist!
Private Patagonian Andes Sea-to-Summit Hike
Head South to where the mountains rise out of the ocean to hike to the top of Mount Tarn in the Patagonian Andes.Located just 45 minutes South of Punta Arenas' Downtown core, this little-trafficked hiking trail will take you from a pebbled sea level beach up 800 metres to the peak.Taste the salty air of the strait as you climb through the verdant green forests that cover the base of Mount Tarn, contrasting with the blue of the Strait of Magellan.As you hike, walk in the footsteps of naturalist Charles Darwin, and learn about how his time in Patagonia contributed to his great legacy, On the Origin of Species.Near the summit, experience the swirling winds and dry mountain air of the High Andean desert as you hike surrounded by breathtaking views of Isla Dawson, the Darwin Mountain Range, and the unexplored valleys and peaks of the Brunswick Peninsula.Enjoy snacks and a boxed lunch of fresh, local ingredients on the trail.After your hike, stop off at a historical ranch house for a meal of traditional Patagonian flavours served by a family of local legends.
Half-Day Patagonian Forest Hike in Punta Arenas
Experience the wild beauty of Patagonia in just a few hours on this private half-day forest hike in Punta Arenas. This tour is designed for travelers who want an authentic taste of Chile’s wilderness without committing to a full-day excursion.Step outside the city and into the tranquility of Patagonia’s native forest. Follow your expert guide along wide dirt paths that wind through small valleys, rocky plateaus, and sheltered woodland trails. At various clearings, enjoy breathtaking views of Punta Arenas and the blue-grey Strait of Magellan.As you hike, your guide will bring Patagonia’s history to life through stories of the people, explorers, and events that were shaped by this very landscape.Your adventure ends back in Punta Arenas, where you’ll enjoy a gourmet tasting of traditional Patagonian food with a modern twist, paired with your choice of local wine, beer, coffee, cocktail, or fresh juice.This hike is perfect for beginners, families with older children, and anyone who wants to connect with the essence of Patagonia’s wilderness in a short amount of time.
Patagonia from Pioneers to Palacios Private Punta Arenas City Tour
Hidden behind the nostalgic charm and slow pace of Punta Arenas lies an epic history that saw this remote outpost rise from obscurity to become one of the most important cities in the world- only to sink back into obscurity once more.Travel through time back to the earliest people to call Patagonia home. Feel the salt breeze ripple through ancient branches as you listen to the voices of the past, brought to life by your guides.Visit an open-air museum to see and touch the tools and treasures of Punta Arenas’ early citizens. Learn about their struggle to survive on the landscape, and how, to this day, the untameable wilderness of Patagonia dictates the way of life here.Meet the rich and famous characters whose Palacios ring the Plaza de Armas. Go behind the scenes and into the home of Punta Arenas' first -and most powerful- female entrepreneur and her rags-to-riches pioneer husband.Tour historic neighbourhoods and houses and learn about the diverse nations that have woven their threads into the tapestry of the region's identity. Then, look behind the scenes into a slice of Patagonian culture with a visit to the historic Punta Arenas Municipal Cemetery.Finish your tour with a trip to a local gem to taste local foods and flavours with a gourmet twist, paired with a glass of locally brewed beer, Chilean wine, or a signature Regional cocktail.
Fjords & Headlands Hike + Zodiac Boat Tour
Experience Patagonia by land and sea on a journey to the tip of the continental Americas.See a snapshot of rural life in Patagonia as you travel South of Punta Arenas to Bahia Agua Fresca. From there, you’ll climb aboard a zodiac raft to navigate the fertile waters of the Strait of Magellan.Enjoy the salt breeze on your face as you glide through the cold waters of the strait aboard a zodiac boat, masterfully captained by seasoned professionals.Skim over copper-leaved forests of giant kelp, occasionally pursued by the gleaming black and white of Tonina dolphins. Along the rocky shores, see the abundance of flowers that attract bright green hummingbirds to feed.After you arrive at Cabo Froward, set out on a short, beginner-friendly but steep hike through the temperate rainforest up to the Cruz de los Mares monument. From your vantage point above the water, you’ll marvel at 360-degree views of the peaks and glaciers of the Patagonian and Fuegian Andes.Enjoy a picnic lunch of fresh, local ingredients on the beach, keeping your eyes out to spot whales, sea lions, and even the occasional penguin. On the way back, you’ll explore secret bays and hike along sandy beaches, enjoying the changing scenery as the tide comes in.On the way back to Punta Arenas, stop off at a historical ranch house for a meal of traditional Patagonian flavours served by a family of legendary Patagonian gauchos.
Full-Day Patagonian Forest Hike in Punta Arenas
Experience the immensity of Patagonia’s untouched wilderness as you hike on a little trafficked trail through the quiet hush of a 100-year-old forest.This hike in Punta Arenas will take you through winding trails abundant with plant life, up windswept hills, and down into the river valley that runs through the city.Crest gentle ridges and navigate pebbled plateaus with incredible 360-degree views of the sculpted geography of the Brunswick Peninsula. Learn how the landscape has, in turn, shaped life in Patagonia.Picnic with a lunch of fresh local flavours in the heart of the forest, enjoying views of towering green trees with moss-decorated branches. Afterwards, see how subtle changes in the landscape change the forest.After your hike, enjoy local tapas and a toast with your guide.