Humpback Whale Watching Adventure

Day 1: Transfer to embarkation point; Carlos III Island; Eco Camp Carlos III

In the morning you'll transfer by vehicle (approx 45mins) from your hotel in Punta Arenas to the embarkation point at Punta Carrera Bay. From here you'll set out through the Strait of Magellan on a fascinating eight-hour journey to Carlos III Island. Along the way you'll pass several important places such as Fort Bulnes, Faro San Isidro, Mount Tarn, Bahia el Aguila and Cabo Froward before reaching the Francisco Coloane Marine Park.

You'll see a wide variety of seabirds, including black-browed albatross, southern giant petrel, Magellanic diving-petrel, king cormorant, Chilean skua, dolphin gull and South American tern. You might also see pods of inquisitive Peale's dolphins.

At 6.30pm you'll have the chance for some whale-watching before arriving at Carlos III Island and Eco Camp Carlos III at 7.30pm where you will be welcomed with a cocktail.

Meals: Lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Eco Camp Carlos III

Day 2: Whale watching in the Strait of Magellan; Eco Camp Carlos III

This morning you'll have breakfast at the camp before sailing to the Francisco Coloane Marine Park in the Strait of Magellan for a day of whale watching. You'll enjoy 8-10hrs navigating the fjords, channels and islands.

You'll be accompanied by scientists from the research base at Carlos III Island who will help with spotting and identification as you explore the fjords and get close to the whales. And possibly the rare Chilean dolphin.

Later you'll visit Santa Ines Island to see its beautiful mountains, glaciers and pristine forests. 

After making a final stop in the Barbara Channel to watch humpbacks you'll return to the island and Eco Camp Carlos III at 7:30pm for a farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch (freshly prepared onboard), dinner

Accommodation: Eco Camp Carlos III

Day 3: Rupert Island; Transfer to Punta Arenas

In the morning you'll commence your journey back to Punta Carrera. During this 8hr trip you'll sail around Rupert Island where we can observe a large colony of Magellanic penguins* (c. 19,000 individuals), South American sea lions, southern fur seals and Chilean skua.

Along the route, you will have more time to observe animals (including whales) before returning home.

You'll continue back to Punta Carrera, arriving around 5pm. A transfer will be waiting to take you to your accommodation in Punta Arenas where you can expect to arrive around 7-8pm.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch (freshly prepared onboard)

*Magellanic penguins: Due to their migration, they're in the area only until the end of February/beginning of March. Later in the season, it's not common anymore to see them.