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Chilean Adventure: Penguins, Wine, and Sandboarding
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52 Ratings
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Experience the best of Chile in one day! Explore the natural habitat of penguins, enjoy thrilling activities like sandboarding and paragliding, and indulge in authentic Chilean food and drink. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Experience the best of Chile in one day! Explore the natural habitat of penguins, enjoy thrilling activities like sandboarding and paragliding, and indulge in authentic Chilean food and drink. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santiago - Either WE or a PARTNER will pick you up to drive to Valparaiso if there are other passengers to be picked up there. From Valparaiso, the exciting adventure begins, featuring Penguins, Sea Lions, traditional Chilean cuisine, and Sandboarding. If there are no passengers to pick up in Valparaiso, the tour will start from Santiago, taking a…
- Santiago - Either WE or a PARTNER will pick you up to drive to Valparaiso if there are other passengers to be picked up there. From Valparaiso, the exciting adventure begins, featuring Penguins, Sea Lions, traditional Chilean cuisine, and Sandboarding. If there are no passengers to pick up in Valparaiso, the tour will start from Santiago, taking a different route without passing through Valparaiso.
- Valparaiso - There might be a pickup of other passengers in Valparaiso, followed by a journey through Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, showcasing the contrast between the two cities.
- Valparaiso - A stop will be made to admire the stunning Sea Lions. After this brief pause, the journey continues towards Viña del Mar, Concon, and Zapallar, where a boat ride will take you to see the Penguins.
- Viña del Mar - Passing through, you will notice the differences between Valparaiso and Viña del Mar.
- Reñaca - Passing by Reñaca beach, a beautiful lounge beach popular among celebrities during the summer.
- Concon - Observe the massive buildings constructed on sand dunes, where sandboarding will take place later.
- Playa de Zapallar - In Zapallar, a boat ride will take you to see Penguins. Zapallar is one of Chile’s most prestigious beaches, where presidents and millionaires have their second homes.
- Vuelos Parapente Maitencillo - Enjoy lunch atop a cliff with a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean. This is also a paragliding school area with professional instructors, where you might see people taking off on paraglides (you can try it for an additional cost if desired). Experience a variety of typical Chilean products, including empanadas, fruits, wine, and pisco sour.
- Santiago - Return to drop off passengers.
- Concon Dunes - At the Concon dunes, embark on a sandboarding adventure, enjoying breathtaking views from the top and endless fun sliding on the board (whether standing or sitting, both are enjoyable!).
- Valparaiso - Return to drop off passengers if there were pickups in Valparaiso.
What's Included
- Boat ride
- Carbonated beverages
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Binoculars
- Sandboards
- Alcoholic beverages
- Boat ride
- Carbonated beverages
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Binoculars
- Sandboards
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Parapente and instructor
- Sunscreen
- Parapente and instructor
- Sunscreen
Additional Information
Experience a unique blend of quintessentially Chilean activities, all in one place. Enjoy homemade Chilean cuisine, savor Chilean wine, and delight in a homemade Pisco Sour. Hear captivating stories about Chile’s nature and geography, discover the most stunning local spots, and observe PENGUINS in their natural environment. As the day concludes, ascend…
Experience a unique blend of quintessentially Chilean activities, all in one place. Enjoy homemade Chilean cuisine, savor Chilean wine, and delight in a homemade Pisco Sour. Hear captivating stories about Chile’s nature and geography, discover the most stunning local spots, and observe PENGUINS in their natural environment. As the day concludes, ascend the sand dunes to marvel at the stunning ocean view and the spectacular coastline stretching to Valparaiso, and engage in an exhilarating sand-boarding adventure. This one-day tour is ideal for travelers seeking an exceptional outdoor experience. Our main aim is to provide each guest with an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Join our tour for a day filled with joy and thrilling activities!
- Tour from Santiago runs with a minimum of 2 guests!
Location
Express de Santiago Uno SA
Marchant Pereira
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(52 Ratings)
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James_c
Mar 3, 2026
Amazing day trip from Santiago - This tour was one of the highlights of my time in Chile! Seeing a penguin in the wild, another item checked off the bucket list! Jimmy is a great guide and took care of every single detail. The Chilean picnic was delicious and great way to start paragliding. If you’re in Santiago and want a day that combines wildlife, adventure, and amazing Chilean food, this tour is 100% worth it!
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Bryan
Mar 3, 2026
Meet the penguins, go para sailing, and sand boarding… all in the same day! - What a day!!!! Jimmy the driver/company owner is a really cool guy. Speaks great English!
We meet the penguins!!!! Absolutely brilliant! The cutest little creatures on earth! And what a beautiful beach/waterfront area.
Spent the whole day looking at the ocean! Had a great time para sailing… once in a lifetime experience!
From there we went sand boarding! We ski a lot so this came quite naturally to us. What a great time!
Sit back and enjoy, Jimmy will handle everything!
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S6919vebrittanyp
Feb 15, 2026
Amazing Experience!! - An amazing and unforgettable experience. We were deeply shocked and in love with Chile. Jimmy and Nicole received us with such kindness, and Jimmy is an exceptional guide: funny, close and with impressive knowledge. He takes the time to explain every interesting corner of the city, sharing details that we would never discover on our own.
The penguins were adorable and the boat ride, an adventure full of joy. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, ideal for those visiting Chile for the first time and looking for a safe and welcoming space to enjoy its landscapes and charms.
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Tesia
Feb 10, 2026
Nature, coastal views, and extreme sports - This was one of the most fun tours we've ever been on. Jimmy was very cool and calm. The trip to see the penguins was beautiful as we got to see a varied coastal landscape that gave us a unique slice of Chile both in the car and on the boat. We were initially a bit scared and intimidated by the sandboarding but he was a great teacher. He also found us a delicious empanada spot, and provided a lovely picnic with some great snacks and wines. Paragliding was an exhilarating experience and it was the perfect setting to try it.
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David_d
Feb 2, 2026
Penguins and Empanadas - Jimmy was a great guide and host. Lunch was excellent, the empanadas were delicious and the homemade salsa was excellent. Boat trip to see the penguins was a blast and the sand boarding was very fun. Highly recommend
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Arqjuanpalma
Jan 26, 2026
Magnifique - We had the opportunity to travel with Jimmy — an excellent person and a highly professional guide. His knowledge of the city and its history is outstanding, and he is a great storyteller. He took us to exceptional locations where we were able to photograph Chilean wildlife, including Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and pelicans.
The tour was very well organized in terms of timing, and the gastronomic experience was excellent.
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Lidia_d
Dec 30, 2025
A fantastic day exploring... - A fantastic day exploring wildlife and adventure. Seeing the penguins and sea lions up close was an unforgettable experience, and the sand dunes were incredible (albeit very hot)—sand boarding was so much fun and a real highlight. Unfortunately, we missed out on paragliding due to the weather, which was disappointing, but overall it was still an amazing and memorable excursion.
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Shaival_j
Dec 25, 2025
Amazing team with well planned events - At first I thought this was just a penguin watching activity, to my surprise there was an option to try paragliding(paid) and sandboarding (free) as well during the day. Team organizing the events were very kind. social, made home cooked food extras for us as well. It was a long day but so much worth it for the 3 unique experiences it covers and well justified the price point. Penguins were super adorable and the highlight of my trip.
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Amy_p
Dec 9, 2025
So much to see! - What an awesome adventure! On this tour, you get to see and do a lot of various things! We started out in a local fisherman's market and got to see Sea Lions. From here, we left and went on a boat to see penguins. There were many to see among different birds. Additionally, we got some yummy empanadas for lunch and had the chance to go Paragliding. I was lucky enough to do it with a professional on Chile's Red Bull team! This was the highlight for me! I asked him to do some tricks, and he did! It was so fun! Afterwards we did the sand boarding which was a cool experience and super picturesque. Thank you for all the various activities Jimmy and Jay!
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Helia
Dec 4, 2025
Perfectly Planned, Full of Adventure — Highly Recommend! - We had an amazing day on this tour with Jimmy and Jay! With a small group of just five, everything felt personal and well organized. Jimmy planned every detail perfectly—we saw penguins up close from the boat, watched sea lions, went paragliding (extra cost, as noted, but totally worth it), and even tried sandboarding, which was so much fun.
Jay was wonderful—super helpful throughout the whole day and always there to support Jimmy and the group. As a world traveler, she brought great energy and made the experience even better.
Jimmy treated us to delicious empanadas and even surprised us with Chilean magnets at the end. Both Jimmy and Jay are professional, caring, and incredibly fun guides. I highly recommend this tour if you want a full day of adventure, nature, and great memories.
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