CHILEAN TREASURES
NATURE TOUR:
PENGUINS AND ALPACAS

One of our most popular tours!

A spectacular tour of Chile’s beautiful central coastline visiting small villages and coves, an alpaca farm, and spotting penguins in Cachagua!

BOOK TOUR

After your hotel pick up, we venture to the countryside where we will visit the largest privately-owned alpaca farm in Chile. Indulge in the luxury of nature and discover this beautiful animal up close. You will see the entire alpaca wool production process and enjoy a broad selection of exclusive creations and handmade alpaca wool items that portray the patrimony and spirit of the Andean culture, which is the World of Alpacas.

We then continue to the Pacific coastline to the town of Cachagua.  We will be a stone’s throw from Cachagua Island, known by locals as “Penguin Island” where on most days we will be able to catch glimpses of penguins by the naked eye or using binoculars.

Cachagua Island was declared a Nature Sanctuary in 1979. It is a perfect spot for landscape and nature gazing!  It is an island of 4.5 hectares 100 meters from the coast.  It is one of the five most important nesting sites of the Humboldt penguin in Chile. The island also has an important diversity of bird species, including chungungos, pelicans, seagulls and yecos.

After viewing Penguin Island, we will walk on a beautifully carved pathway to a small cove with gorgeous views of the ocean.

Afterwards, we will stop for lunch (not included) in the quiet seaside resort town of Zapallar.

This tour is a “must do” for anyone wanting to experience the essence of Chile!

Please note:

(1) The order of sites visited may vary.

(2) In order to sight the penguins it is necessary to walk around 1,500 feet on the beach, so we recommend wearing appropriate footwear.

(3) We only operate this tour from November to March due to the migration of the penguins from April to October.

(4) As as an alternative to seeing the penguins walking along the shore, you will have the option of taking a one-hour private boat ride around the island (weather permitting) for closer viewing of the penguins.  This is an additional $70.000 Chilean Pesos per group (up to 6 people) and payment must be made in cash directly at the dock on the tour date. Please note your interest in taking this optional boat ride when you complete the reservation form.  This option is not recommended for those who suffer from motion or sea sickness.

(5) Although this is a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, there may be other visitors at the alpaca farm, which is beyond our control.

 

From Santiago

From Viña/Valparaiso

Duration: 9 Hours 9 Hours
Departure: 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a. m.
Return: 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

This tour is not available on Sundays due to the closure of Quintessence Alpacas.

Price from Santiago:

  • 2 guests – USD 190 per person
  • 3-4 guests (10% discount) – USD 171 per person
  • 5+ guests (20% discount) – USD 152 per person

Note:

* The private tour price for a solo traveler is USD 380.

* Alternative payment options are available for Chileans and foreign residents of Chile.

* An additional fee may apply for tours starting and/or terminating in Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, San Antonio, or any other city outside of Santiago.

Included:

  • Multilingual Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Entrance to Alpaca Farm
  • Bottled Water
  • Digital Photographs

Not Included:

  • Lunch
  • Optional Boat Ride Around Penguin Island ($70.000 CLP per group to be paid in cash on-site)
  • Optional Gratuity for Guide