Chañaral de Aceituno
Sail alongside whales, dolphins and penguins in open water.
Pick-up: At your hotel, or a meeting point if you stay far away
The tour
A full day to Chañaral de Aceituno to sail in search of whales, dolphins and Humboldt penguins. Lunch included.
These are wild animals: sightings vary by season. Sailing depends on the sea.
Children 4 to 10: $55.000
Itinerary
- 1
Early pick-up at your hotel
- 2
140 km north to Chañaral de Aceituno cove, in Atacama
- 3
An hour and a half at sea looking for humpback and blue whales
- 4
Sea lions, otters, cormorants and penguins on the island
- 5
Full-menu lunch
- 6
Back in La Serena around 16:30
Included
- Round-trip minibus
- Humboldt National Reserve ticket
- Guided wildlife-watching boat trip
- Photo stops
- Full-menu lunch
- Insurance on every seat
Not included
- Anything not listed in the program
What to bring
- Warm clothes for the boat ride
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Water
- A camera or phone with battery
Rescheduling and terms
Rescheduling is free, subject to availability. If the weather or the sea prevent the tour, we let you know and arrange a new date.
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