Humpback Whale Watching Adventure

Day 1: Transfer to Punta Arenas; Carlos III Island; Eco Camp Carlos III

In the morning you'll take a transfer from your hotel in Punta Arenas to the embarkation point at Punta Carrera Bay, where we'll start our navigation through the Strait of Magellan. We sail to Carlos III Island which takes 8-10hrs, depending on the weather, and pass several important places along the way – such as Fort Bulnes, Faro San Isidro, Mount Tarn, Bahia el Aguila, Cabo Froward – before reaching the Francisco Coloane Marine Park.

We'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. There will also be pods of inquisitive Peale's dolphins.

At 6.30pm we'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. 

We'll then walk to the observatory where there will be a scientific talk and an introduction to whale-watching before returning to the eco camp for dinner.

Meals: Picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Eco Camp Carlos III

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

This morning we'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. We'll have 8-10hrs to navigate the fjords, channels and islands.

We'll be accompanied by scientists from the research base at Carlos III Island who will help us with spotting and identification as we explore the fjords and get close to the whales. We might also see the rare Chilean dolphin.

Later we'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 we'll return to the island and Eco Camp Carlos III at 7:30pm for a farewell dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Eco Camp Carlos III

Day 3: Rupert Island; Transfer to Punta Arenas

In the morning we'll sail around Rupert Island where we canobserve a large colony of Magellanic penguins, South American sea lions, southern fur seals and Chilean skua.We'll then continue the 8-10hr journey 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, picnic lunch