Excursion Hiking the magellan’s strait park tour at Punta Arenas

Embrace the spectacular natural splendour of the Strait of Magellan during this scenic and invigorating, half-day hiking excursion.

Punta Arenas, Magellan’s Strait Park, Fort Bulnes, Walking Tour, Church, Jail, Post Office, Stables

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive south to Magellan’s Strait Park along a beautiful, picturesque road that skirts the Strait of Magellan. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of Fort Bulnes, a National Monument and the first Chilean settlement on the Strait of Magellan. Bulnes was founded in 1843 by 22 adventurers who took possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the Chilean government. They named the area after Manuel Bulnes, president of the young Republic of Chile, and originally built the fort to protect Southern Chile and the Strait of Magellan from claims by other countries. Sites to be seen during your tour include the church, chaplain's quarters, jail, powder magazine, post office, and stables.

Guided Hike, Native Forest, Coastal Shores, Strait of Magellan, Bays, Visitor’s Centre, Refreshments

Next, take a guided hike from Fort Bulnes to the Visitor’s Centre of Magellan’s Strait Park. Along the way, your panoramic hike passes through the native forest and along the coastal shores of the legendary Strait of Magellan, with breath-taking panoramic vistas at every turn. Upon arrival at the Visitor’s Centre, enjoy the local drink, a calafate sour, and snacks, along with exquisite views of the Strait of Magellan and nearby bays. At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.  

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Please note: Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of hiking for approximately 1.7 miles (about 2.8 kilometers), at times over uneven, gravel, grassy, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 15 steps at the Magellan’s Strait Visitor’s Centre. This tour is suitable for active guests who are in good physical condition and can hike for long distances. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with long pants and flat, sturdy, and closed-toe hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, a fleece jacket or pullover for chilly mornings, a weatherproof windbreaker, small, lightweight backpack to carry personal items and bottled water, and US Dollars, local currency, or credit cards for purchases from the ship.